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Constitutional Amendment (No. 3) Bill, 2026: A face value impression
Local News
 By Jeremiah Bamu and Glanis Changachirere | Feb. 20, 2026
Is the Constitution a sacred covenant to be upheld, or a logistical blueprint to be redrafted at will?

Industries plead with RBZ as banks shut down accounts

 Industries plead with RBZ as banks shut down accounts
According to the ZNCC, early implementation glitches saw goods incorrectly swept into the tax net, despite the levy being designed primarily for digital services. 
By Shame Makoshori Feb. 20, 2026
Stand-off over ‘coercive mechanisms’
Stand-off over ‘coercive mechanisms’
By Shame Makoshori Feb. 20, 2026
Independent issues unreserved apology to President ED Mnangagwa over ZBC story
Independent issues unreserved apology to President ED Mnangagwa over ZBC story
By Faith Zaba Feb. 20, 2026

Govt moves to bankroll Lancashire Steel revival
Local News
By Freeman Makopa | Feb. 20, 2026

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China, US to deepen economic coordination
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Latest Stories

Of gender and the pulpit
By Erasmus Makarimayi 17h ago
Of gender and the pulpit
Independent issues unreserved apology to President ED Mnangagwa over ZBC story
By Faith Zaba Feb. 20, 2026
Independent issues unreserved apology to President ED Mnangagwa over ZBC story
The poisonous relationship between politics and graft
By Ibbo Mandaza and Tony Reeler Feb. 20, 2026
The poisonous relationship between politics and graft
‘Intermittent fasting doesn’t help the obese lose weight’
By Philippa Roxby Feb. 20, 2026
‘Intermittent fasting doesn’t help the obese lose weight’

Local News

Independent issues unreserved apology to President ED Mnangagwa over ZBC story

The Zimbabwe Independent remains committed to the highest standards of journalistic integrity, fairness and accuracy.
By Faith Zaba Feb. 20, 2026
Independent issues unreserved apology to President ED Mnangagwa over ZBC story
Industries plead with RBZ as banks shut down accounts
Industries plead with RBZ as banks shut down accounts
By Shame Makoshori Feb. 20, 2026
Constitutional Amendment (No. 3) Bill, 2026: A face value impression
Constitutional Amendment (No. 3) Bill, 2026: A face value impression
By Jeremiah Bamu and Glanis Changachirere Feb. 20, 2026
Govt moves to bankroll Lancashire Steel revival
Govt moves to bankroll Lancashire Steel revival
By Freeman Makopa Feb. 20, 2026
Constitutional amendments plan sparks investor alarm
Constitutional amendments plan sparks investor alarm
By Freeman Makopa Feb. 20, 2026

Health

Early prioritisation of brain health lowers risk of neurological issues
Early prioritisation of brain health lowers risk of neurological issues
By Cimas Jul. 18, 2025
Over-use of antibiotics can result in drug resistant bacteria
By Admin Apr. 14, 2023
Rest, good sleep contribute to better health, happiness
By Admin Feb. 17, 2023

Business Digest

Zim @Mining Indaba 2026: Hunting in packs

By Dennis Mambure Feb. 20, 2026
Kavango targets 8 000 gold ounces by 2028
Kavango targets 8 000 gold ounces by 2028
By Tatira Zwinoira Feb. 20, 2026
Why Vision’s debt-to-asset deal with Tongaat collapsed
Why Vision’s debt-to-asset deal with Tongaat collapsed
By Tatira Zwinoira Feb. 20, 2026
Forbes border traffic flow outpaces infrastructure
Forbes border traffic flow outpaces infrastructure
By Ruth Maseko Feb. 20, 2026
Understanding the Corruption Perceptions Index: What It Measures, How It Works, and Why It Matters for Zimbabwe
Understanding the Corruption Perceptions Index: What It Measures, How It Works, and Why It Matters for Zimbabwe
By Transparency International Zimbabwe Feb. 20, 2026
Property developers demand tax audit
By Ruth Maseko Feb. 13, 2026

Editorial comments

Hope for lifting ban on OM, PPC chips
Hope for lifting ban on OM, PPC chips
By The Independent Aug. 26, 2022
Without planes, AirZim board won’t perform wonders
Without planes, AirZim board won’t perform wonders
By The Independent Aug. 5, 2022
Power crisis needs urgent attention
Power crisis needs urgent attention
By The Independent Jul. 29, 2022
Don’t print cash for projects
Don’t print cash for projects
By The Independent Jul. 22, 2022

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Technology

Public urged to verify online deals through ScamAlert.Africa

Online scams continue to rise across Zimbabwe and the African continent
By Jacob Mutisi Oct. 24, 2025
Public urged to verify online deals through ScamAlert.Africa

Zimbabwe’s ICT talent set to buoy economic boom

EVERY year, Zimbabwe’s education system produces over 20 000 ICT graduates, a remarkable achievement for a developing nation.
By Jacob Mutisi Oct. 17, 2025
AI’s ChatGPT Pulse: A quiet erosion of privacy
By Evans Sagomba Oct. 3, 2025
Best Game Aggregators: Key Features for iGaming Success
By Theindependent Sep. 10, 2025
Africa’s new digital workforce: Young minds working globally
By Naison Bangure Jul. 18, 2025
Exploring the vibrant world of sports betting in Ethiopia
By Theindependent Mar. 11, 2024

Satewave churns out power solutions for Zim

Satewave Technologies director Xiao Feng said the company has several solar solutions to address the current power challenges.
By Staff Writer Aug. 15, 2023

Liquid Tech to increase tariffs by 50%

It will be the second increase this year.
By Staff Writer Mar. 31, 2023

Sports

ZC back in big boys league

ZC back in big boys league
For years, the notes had wavered, the rhythm had faltered, and critics had questioned whether the music could ever return. 
By Austin Karonga Feb. 20, 2026
Casey Chabveka shoots par, Ayanda Ndlovu records eagle at MJGA monthly
By Onisimo bunkerside takadiyi Feb. 13, 2026
Casey Chabveka shoots par, Ayanda Ndlovu records eagle at MJGA monthly
Zodwa Mkandla Foundation Golf Day returns, bigger and better
By Golf Zone Feb. 13, 2026
Zodwa Mkandla Foundation Golf Day returns, bigger and better
Royal Harare ladies team wins Gaby Tomlinson Trophy
By Onisimo bunkerside takadiyi Feb. 13, 2026
Royal Harare ladies team wins Gaby Tomlinson Trophy
A New Benchmark for Golf Practice at The Hills.
By Sports Reporter Feb. 13, 2026
A New Benchmark for Golf Practice at The Hills.
Dakar progress report takes centre stage at IOC session
Dakar progress report takes centre stage at IOC session
By Staff Writer Feb. 6, 2026
Vincent makes LIV Golf return as a Wildcard
Vincent makes LIV Golf return as a Wildcard
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Jan. 23, 2026
South Africa survive Zimbabwe scare to join Egypt into Afcon knockouts 
South Africa survive Zimbabwe scare to join Egypt into Afcon knockouts 
By Casablanca Dec. 30, 2025

Lifestyle & Art

‘Intermittent fasting doesn’t help the obese lose weight’
 ‘Intermittent fasting doesn’t help the obese lose weight’
By Philippa Roxby Feb. 20, 2026
The Pastino problem: Big promise, uneven plates
By Andrew Muzamhindo Feb. 20, 2026
The making of Afroholic records
By Khumbulani Muleya Feb. 20, 2026
Everton Mlalazi marks a new chapter in worship
By IOL Feb. 13, 2026

Panyatsime: Chitown’s sanctuary of culture, nature and education

 Panyatsime: Chitown’s sanctuary of culture, nature and education
“The Ministry has taken commendable steps towards implementing a Heritage-Based Curriculum aimed at fostering appreciation for the rich cultural diversity of our nation.  
By Eddie Zvinonzwa Feb. 13, 2026
Zimbabwe’s young chef flies flag at global Culinary Olympics in India
Zimbabwe’s young chef flies flag at global Culinary Olympics in India
By Khumbulani Muleya Feb. 6, 2026
Literary homecoming as Caine Prize marks 25 years in Zimbabwe
Literary homecoming as Caine Prize marks 25 years in Zimbabwe
By Khumbulani Muleya Jan. 31, 2026

Environment

Zim to pay 100% of international hunting revenue to communities
 Zim to pay 100% of international hunting revenue to communities
By The Independent
Jun. 10, 2022
Herbicides: Bad news for local food security
By The Independent May. 27, 2022
Dumpsite: Gweru feels the heat
By The Independent May. 13, 2022
Zim to pay 100% of international hunting revenue to communities
By The Independent Jun. 10, 2022
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Fire ravages Mbare’s Magaba SME hub

By The NewsDay Feb. 13, 2026
Fire ravages Mbare’s Magaba SME hub
Mnangagwa’s broken promise
Mnangagwa’s broken promise
By The NewsDay Feb. 11, 2026
Mbare residents angry over council lies
Mbare residents angry over council lies
By The NewsDay Feb. 2, 2026
Zimbabwe VS Scotland U19 opener
Zimbabwe VS Scotland U19 opener
By The NewsDay Jan. 15, 2026
The story behind the attempt to block Riverside Academy: as told by Chief Murinye
The story behind the attempt to block Riverside Academy: as told by Chief Murinye
By The NewsDay Jan. 15, 2026
ED government pours millions into cars with no roads
ED government pours millions into cars with no roads
By The NewsDay Jan. 12, 2026
Zimsec touts higher ‘A’ Level pass rate
Zimsec touts higher ‘A’ Level pass rate
By The NewsDay Jan. 9, 2026

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POSB collaborates with Mastercard to launch new outbound money transfer service 
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POSB drives digital inclusion in Zimbabwe’s education sector

Agriculture

Dock sheep tail to maintain weight

Dock sheep tail to maintain weight
The most common way of docking tails is by using an elastic and expandable latex ring. The rubber ring is expanded with an elastrator and put over the tail, where it is released.
By Kudakwashe Gwabanayi Mar. 22, 2024
Asparagus worth your while (II)
Asparagus worth your while (II)
By Kudakwashe Gwabanayi Mar. 1, 2024
Why it makes sense to farm meat goats
Why it makes sense to farm meat goats
By Shane Brody Jul. 7, 2023
How to start a fish farming business
How to start a fish farming business
By Kudakwashe Gwabanayi May. 26, 2023
Climate change is real, be alert
Climate change is real, be alert
By Kudakwashe Gwabanayi May. 12, 2023

Opinion & Analysis

Of gender and the pulpit
Of gender and the pulpit
By Erasmus Makarimayi | 17h ago
The poisonous relationship between politics and graft
The poisonous relationship between politics and graft
By Ibbo Mandaza and Tony Reeler | Feb. 20, 2026
Destinator destined for Zim
Destinator destined for Zim
By Andrew Muzamhindo | Feb. 20, 2026
Treating valuation as invisible infrastructure of our economy
Treating valuation as invisible infrastructure of our economy
By Mike Juru | Feb. 20, 2026
Why most board work takes place outside the boardroom
Why most board work takes place outside the boardroom
By Memory Nguwi | Feb. 20, 2026

The Standard

Premium

‘Mnangagwa learnt from Mugabe horror’

He said Mnangagwa was “alert” to the developments that led to the fall of Mugabe and was fully conscious of the risks of the country reliving a similar political crisis. 
By Miriam Mangwaya 6h ago
‘Mnangagwa learnt from Mugabe horror’

ManLuckerz speaks on  Nama 2026 nomination 

ManLuckerz, who recently dropped his eighth album titled Nhinhi, was nominated in the Outstanding Artist in the Diaspora alongside Nitefreak and Chrispen Nyathi. 
By Style Reporter 13h ago
Musicians urged to embrace creativity
By Staff Reporter Feb. 18, 2026
US bull market enters 2026: What a fourth year of gains could mean for Zimbabwean investors
By Isaac Jonas Feb. 16, 2026
Why Zimbabwe’s SMEs must digitise to ride the AI wave
By Tabani Moyo and Farai Chigora Feb. 16, 2026
Zero tariffs, new horizons: Why China’s decision marks a turning point for Zimbabwe
By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa Feb. 15, 2026

Southern Eye

‘Compel each household to contribute towards transformer repairs’

Magwegwe North Zesa project chairperson Givemore Kutyauripo said this was the third time the area’s transformer developed a fault, leaving residents stranded, frustrated and abandoned. 
By Margaret Lubinda 17h ago
‘Compel each household to contribute towards transformer repairs’

Gwanda council to construct a bypass to ease congestion

Thulani Moyo said the local authority has already begun considering the construction of a bypass road that will divert heavy traffic away from the central business district (CBD). 
By Nokuxola Mbangeni 17h ago
Nkayi woman jailed for brutally assaulting step daughter (3)
By Langelihle Nyathi 17h ago
Plumtree embarks on industrialisation drive
By Nizbert Moyo Feb. 20, 2026
Midlands mine boundary dispute spills into the High Court
By Silas Nkala Feb. 20, 2026
Chicken Inn set to unveil 2026 kit
By Sticks Chigandiwa Feb. 19, 2026

NewsDay

Silenced for reporting: Zimbabwe’s war on the press 

Silenced for reporting: Zimbabwe’s war on the press 
As a journalist of 25 years, I have reported on Zimbabwe’s democratic regression into a sophisticated authoritarian state. 
By Blessed Mhlanga 9h ago
Stop threatening the messenger, fix the message 
By Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi 9h ago
Stop threatening the messenger, fix the message 
Zim fans bid farewell to World Cup ahead of Super 8 stage
By Austin Karonga 17h ago
Zim fans bid farewell to World Cup ahead of Super 8 stage
ProBottlers hydrates Zim football in historic deal
By Munyaradzi Madzokere 17h ago
ProBottlers hydrates Zim football in historic deal
When the EU, US look aside
By Paidamoyo Muzulu 17h ago
When the EU, US look aside
Mnangagwa issues presidential amnesty
Mnangagwa issues presidential amnesty
By Nyaradzo Chiba 17h ago
Zim adopts NAT to supercharge blood safety
Zim adopts NAT to supercharge blood safety
By Vanessa Gonye 17h ago
Gender Commission interviewed my enemies: Magaya
Gender Commission interviewed my enemies: Magaya
By Desmond Chingarande 17h ago

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