Government reports state the event brought “community joy” and that the road will help the local economy and improve travel.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Aug. 29, 2025
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit for Africa, hosted by the Zimbabwe Independent (ZimInd) in Victoria Falls this week, was more than just a gathering of technologists.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Aug. 22, 2025
This week, a debate on X highlighted the significant taxes imposed by the Zimbabwean government on flights.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Aug. 15, 2025
Zimbabwe’s export basket remains heavily skewed toward raw and semi-processed minerals.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Aug. 8, 2025
Zimbabwe is steadily transforming into a nation dominated by boutiques and spaza shops, as authorities look on with passive detachment.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Aug. 1, 2025
Illegal money-changing has entrenched itself as one of Zimbabwe’s most lucrative informal economic activities, generating millions of United States dollars
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Jul. 25, 2025
Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development published its first quarter notice of tender awards
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Jul. 18, 2025
In the absence of this, tobacco may end up as another resource curse.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Jul. 11, 2025
The AfDB’s report underscores the need for coherent reforms, stronger institutions, and collaboration between government, the private sector, and development partners.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Jul. 4, 2025
Zimbabwe must actively rebrand itself as a competitive destination.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Jun. 27, 2025
Calls for concessional loans, bailout funds, and meaningful social dialogue have yet to translate into policy shifts.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Jun. 20, 2025
Currently, Zimbabwe has 10 ferrochrome producers with a combined annual output of around 270 000 tonnes.
Editorial Comment
By The Standard
Jun. 13, 2025
Amending the Act will guard against such malpractices; it must be expedited to promote transparency and accountability in the mining sector.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
May. 30, 2025
Most dangerously, the culture of impunity surrounding this case erodes public trust in government institutions.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
May. 23, 2025
The 28% surge of Zimbabwe’s trade deficit — which reached US$543 million — reflects an unsustainable reliance on imports during a period when export growth was sluggish.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
May. 16, 2025
The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries has rightly pointed out one immediate symptom: soaring borrowing costs.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
May. 9, 2025
Civil society, auditors, and youth representatives should monitor distribution to prevent corruption.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
May. 2, 2025
How many more of these crooked deals do Zimbabweans have to endure? None of this is legal.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Apr. 25, 2025
The solution lies not in more regulation, but in consistent, market-driven policies that align Zimbabwe's financial sector with international best practice.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Apr. 17, 2025
Such practices further erode confidence in ZiG, pushing more Zimbabweans towards full dollarisation. If this trend continues, the consequences will be dire.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Apr. 11, 2025
The procurement of cancer machines must be fast-tracked, with civil society and medical professionals involved in oversight to prevent corruption or mismanagement.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Apr. 4, 2025
This facilitates corruption, tax evasion, and money laundering — key factors in Zimbabwe’s economic instability.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Mar. 28, 2025
Zimbabwean youths are not a homogenous group; they have diverse aspirations and come from different socio-political backgrounds.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Mar. 21, 2025
For a country that relies heavily on tourism as a source of revenue, the state of this road is a serious impediment to economic growth.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Mar. 14, 2025
Corruption is not only rampant but completely out of control, as the bishops have rightly pointed out.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Mar. 7, 2025
The high rate has undermined the government's efforts to rebuild the economy. It has stifled innovation and entrepreneurship.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Feb. 28, 2025
This reckless expansion of the executive places an additional burden on state coffers and raises serious questions about the government’s commitment to fiscal responsibility.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Feb. 21, 2025
This decline is not merely an inconvenience; it poses a significant threat to economic growth, public safety and the overall quality of life for citizens.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Feb. 7, 2025
Chiwenga’s remarks come at a critical time as Zimbabwe grapples with the devastating effects of unchecked corruption.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Jan. 31, 2025
Consequently, businesses are struggling to meet financial obligations and maintain operational efficiency.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Jan. 24, 2025
“The current economic environment in Zimbabwe has presented unprecedented challenges for Triangle Limited over the past three years,” the company stated.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Jan. 17, 2025
It is grossly unfair for individuals to make significant contributions to a pension fund, expecting a decent pay out in retirement, only to receive a paltry sum.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Jan. 10, 2025
Stakeholders, including the government, labour and business, do not trust each other, making it almost impossible for them to agree on anything.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Dec. 20, 2024
The sanctions are a stark reminder of the pervasive nature of corruption and illicit financial flows in Zimbabwe.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Dec. 13, 2024
Moreover, the lack of transparency and accountability in the use of funds generated from these taxes is disturbing.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Dec. 6, 2024
Some may even lose huge investments.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Nov. 29, 2024
ZIMBABWE and Zambia convened a high-stakes investment summit in Victoria Falls this week, seeking to stimulate economic growth in their industrial and energy sectors.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Nov. 22, 2024
Ignoring these concerns is detrimental to the economy.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Nov. 15, 2024
Agro-dealers must charge reasonable prices to support the country's food production
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Nov. 8, 2024
In essence, this means that financial challenges have effectively rendered the retailer's stake in Zimbabwe valueless
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Nov. 1, 2024
In Zimbabwe, corruption has become so deeply entrenched, crippling the economy and destroying livelihoods.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Oct. 25, 2024
Calls for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to either step down in 2028 or cling on indefinitely have divided the party.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Oct. 18, 2024
The mining sector's growth potential can also have positive spill over effects on other industries, such as manufacturing and construction.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Oct. 18, 2024
By announcing that his company would take over parking management, Nduna is essentially undermining the authority of local governments, which are mostly run by opposition parties.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Oct. 11, 2024
The governor vowed to defend the currency with his life, reiterating that he would never print more money, as that would fuel inflation.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Oct. 4, 2024
Initially set at US$0,002 per gramme of sugar in beverages, the levy was later reduced to US$0,001 in response to industry concerns.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Sep. 27, 2024
The State House is a government institution, not a party venue.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Sep. 20, 2024
Following the tour of the mighty falls, they had the opportunity to visit shops that offered a variety of traditional goods, including clothing from Africa.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Sep. 13, 2024
Today, those who lived through this nightmare remain apprehensive whenever currency changes are mentioned.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Sep. 6, 2024
Zimbabweans rarely face such conflicts with investors from other countries; this troubling pattern seems unique to some Chinese firms.
Editorial Comment
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Aug. 30, 2024