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Wave of mergers flood regulator as companies defend balance sheets
According to the CTC’s first quarter 2026 report, two transactions were approved without conditions, while five deals remain under review.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
26m ago
Companies intensify hunt for black market dollar as shortages deepen
The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI)’s latest report confirmed a recent surge in demand for US dollars on the parallel market, even as authorities
By Freeman Makopa
52m ago
Diamonds lose sparkle as global crash batters Zimbabwe exports
The agency’s statistics showed diamond exports plunging 29% to US$21,55 million during the period.
By Freeman Makopa
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How secure payment innovation is reshaping the digital retail economy... unit trusts emerge as key savings vehicle in Zim
The sector also recorded strong growth in funds under management (FUM), driven by fresh inflows and portfolio appreciation.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
56m ago
From Harare to the world: Avantis charts bold technology expansion
Goldstein discusses the inspiration behind Avantis, the company’s manufacturing ambitions, plans for artificial intelligence, export market opportunities,
By Mthandazo Nyoni
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Transport, tourism drive Zim resurgence, says official
Spearheaded by Transport Minister Felix Mhona and Tourism Minister Barbara Rwodzi, the collaboration has cascaded down to parastatals
By Staff Writer
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IPEC, FSD Africa launch insurance sandbox to spur innovation, widen coverage
FSD Africa principal for innovation for resilience, Elias Omondi, described the launch as a major milestone for Zimbabwe’s insurance industry.
By Chen Williams
May. 16, 2026
Avantis targets VFEX, Tel Aviv listings after launching locally-built laptop
The company on Thursday evening launched the Avantis Parote 1030i laptop, which comes with 512GB SSD storage, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi capabilities, among other features.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 15, 2026
Freda Rebecca leans on exploration for growth
AS Zimbabwe pushes to expand gold output and strengthen foreign currency earnings, Freda Rebecca Gold Mine has emerged as the backbone of the state’s mining ambitions
By Freeman Makopa
May. 15, 2026
Showdown over Shurugwi’s looted billions, death traps
A fierce confrontation unfolded this week over the future of Zimbabwe’s mineral-rich Shurugwi “enclave”, after a ruling Zanu PF legislator dismissed allegations of corruption
By Freeman Makopa
May. 15, 2026
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‘Why African presidents stampede for my signature’
Chivayo insists governments across the region are drawn to entrepreneurs capable of delivering practical solutions.
By Freeman Makopa
May. 15, 2026
US$23bn debt overshoot places Zim among Africa’s seven worst distressed…poorest, war-ravaged regional economies now in the same league as Harare
Zimbabwe has slid deeper into Africa’s most dangerous debt zone, joining a cluster of war-ravaged and structurallybroken economies now classified among the continent’s worst debt-distressed states
By Mthandazo Nyoni and Freeman Makopa
May. 15, 2026
‘Firing’ economy culls 65 000 jobs in 90 days
ZIMBABWEAN companies offloaded more than 65 000 workers in only three months last year, even as authorities insisted the economy was on a positive trajectory.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 15, 2026
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Delta faces US$97m tax bill as Zimra files fresh demand
“The Zimra foreign currency assessment increased by US$24 million in FY26 to US$97 million; US$18,7 million settled to date under ‘pay now, argue later’,” Delta finance director Alex Makamure said
By Concilia Mupezeni
May. 15, 2026
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Zim imposes Africa’s heaviest oil price hikes... shocking rip-off exposed in AU, AfDB regional report
The increase placed Zimbabwe far ahead of second-placed Egypt, which imposed a 14,3% increase during the same period. Morocco followed at 13,9%, while Sierra Leone recorded a 12,3% surge.
By Freeman Makopa
May. 15, 2026
Intra-African trade, industrialisation to take center stage at Afreximbank’s 33rd annual meetings
He said preparations for the meetings were progressing rapidly through coordination between the Central Bank of Egypt, Afreximbank and other national authorities.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 13, 2026
Mutapa Gold seeks US$250m for expansion, launches US$75m debt raise
According to Denhere, expanding local processing capacity would build domestic capabilities, create higher-value jobs and deepen skills development.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 12, 2026
Mutapa Gold’s new CEO lays out unit’s game plan
MUTAPA Investment Fund last week appointed seasoned mining executive Patrick Maseva-Shayawabaya to steer its gold unit at a pivotal moment for both the company and Zimbabwe’s bullion sector
By Freeman Makopa
May. 8, 2026
Exports take positive trajectory on strong commodity shipments
ZIMBABWE’S trade deficit narrowed sharply in the first quarter of this year as export earnings surged on the back of strong gold, tobacco and ferrochrome sales.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 8, 2026
Economists slam ‘dangerously engineered’ Zimbabwe stability
ZIMBABWE’S much-touted economic calm is not earned but dangerously engineered, three leading economists said this week, warning that tight monetary controls have choked business growth
By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 8, 2026
Telecoms margins squeezed as costs outpace revenue
Zimbabwe’s telecommunications sector came under pressure during the final quarter of 2025 as surging operating costs and aggressive infrastructure investments outpaced modest revenue growth.
By Freeman Makopa
May. 8, 2026
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Explosive tensions in gold mining zone... as political muscle rules
EXPLOSIVE tension is building beneath gold-rich Shurugwi’s vast mineral belt, as Zimbabwe’s politically-connected elite cream off fortunes at the expense of impoverished communities,
By Freeman Makopa
May. 8, 2026
Zim at heart of Afreximbank’s southern Africa fuel power play
The immediate impact we are seeing is that, for import-dependent economies, the cost of imports is very high.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 2, 2026
Harare on brink of deadly cholera outbreak, as mayor slams investment authority over delayed sanitation deal
“For some reason, certain regulatory bodies that should be pro-investment become the very bottlenecks of investment,” Mafume said, in a pointed critique.
By Freeman Makopa
May. 2, 2026
Mutapa Gold Resources trains 300 small-scale miners in a push to formalise the subsector
He said the model aligns with the National Development Strategy 2 and will be rolled out nationwide through partnerships with mining companies and training institutions.
By Staff Writer
May. 1, 2026
Minister in firing line as war vets escalate welfare demands
Waves of cancer, hypertension and diabetes — alongside war-related disabilities — are cutting through the ranks of former fighters at a terrifying pace
By Tinashe Kairiza
Apr. 30, 2026
Medical aid uptake at risk as reforms threaten access to affordable care
ZIMBABWE could see a decline in medical aid uptake if proposed regulatory changes weaken the role of fund-owned healthcare facilities
By Valentine Maya
Apr. 29, 2026
Confidence in Afreximbank deepens with US$2bn capital raise
Beyond crisis response, Denya said the bank remained focused on long-term industrialisation and reducing Africa’s reliance on imports.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Apr. 27, 2026
Afreximbank injects US$15m into Ecobank Zimbabwe to drive SME export growth
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May. 18, 2026
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