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RBZ defends tight policy amid wave of corporate distress, outcry

Instead, he argued that the current policy framework had stabilised the economy following years of monetary instability.

By Concilia Mupezeni 44m ago

RBZ defends tight policy amid wave of corporate distress, outcry

Africa’s most aggressive policy rate, and what it means for Zim markets

By Blessing Kanyemba 1h ago

Drug makers need US$45m to crack US$3bn Sadc market

By Mthandazo Nyoni 1h ago

Media giant lines up top experts for ESG summit

Wilson Masawa said the scale of engagement reflects heightened awareness of the need to reposition Zimbabwe within the rapidly evolving global investment landscape.

By Joyce Makunya 2h ago

‘Zimbabweans paying illegal fees to access public health’... corrupt staff abandon hospitals, divert service to private practices: TIZ

Rusike said the health sector suffers from deep-rooted governance failures that have jeopardised patient care.

By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa 3h ago

‘Zimbabweans paying illegal fees to access public health’... corrupt staff abandon hospitals, divert service to private practices: TIZ

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Permanent secretary faces explosive revolt... you can’t have it all, say ART Corporation shareholders, activists

Wushe has sat on the ART board since 2015, before rising to chair the diversified group. In government, he sits at the apex of industrial policy formulation and implementation

By Freeman Makopa 3h ago

Permanent secretary faces explosive revolt... you can’t have it all, say ART Corporation shareholders, activists

Accounting giant marks 108 years of relentless expansion

THE Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe (Icaz) is marking 108 years of what its leadership describes as relentless institutional hyperactivity.

By Blessed Mhlanga Feb. 27, 2026

Accounting giant marks 108 years of relentless expansion

Household budgets at risk as inflation looms

ZIMBABWEAN households may face renewed price pressures from mid‑2026, with United States dollar inflation expected to rise despite recent gains in agricultural output

By Mthandazo Nyoni Feb. 27, 2026

Household budgets at risk as inflation looms

Mission 300: Sadc’s ambitious drive to power region by 2030

International financial institutions have sharpened their focus on power sector reform and regional integration under Mission 300,

By Donald Nyandoro Feb. 27, 2026

Mission 300: Sadc’s ambitious drive to power region by 2030

Aborted US$367m funding deal leaves health of millions at risk

The collapse of a proposed US$367 million bilateral health agreement between Zimbabwe and the United States this week triggered alarm among medical experts and civil society groups

By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa Feb. 27, 2026

Aborted US$367m funding deal leaves health of millions at risk

ZSE halts OK trade as giant enters receivership

The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) on Thursday suspended trading in OK Zimbabwe Limited shares with “immediate effect”,

By Mthandazo Nyoni Feb. 27, 2026

ZSE halts OK trade as giant enters receivership

Shocking money laundering web exposed in Zim... inside the illicit finance cycle

Zimbabwe’s anti-graft watchdog, the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc), handled nearly two dozen money laundering cases in 2022 worth about US$30 million

By Shame Makoshori Feb. 27, 2026

Shocking money laundering web exposed in Zim... inside the illicit finance cycle

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

Constitutional Amendment (No. 3) Bill, 2026: A face value impression

Is the Constitution a sacred covenant to be upheld, or a logistical blueprint to be redrafted at will?

By Jeremiah Bamu and Glanis Changachirere Feb. 20, 2026

Constitutional Amendment (No. 3) Bill, 2026: A face value impression

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

Industries plead with RBZ as banks shut down accounts

Stand-off over ‘coercive mechanisms’

“Laws compelling tax payments in the currency of trade signal weak confidence in ZiG,” the ZNCC’s five-page paper said.

By Shame Makoshori Feb. 20, 2026

Govt moves to bankroll Lancashire Steel revival

“So Lancashire Steel, as a subsidiary of Zisco Steel, has a bigger opportunity this year to come in here,” he said.

By Freeman Makopa Feb. 20, 2026

Govt moves to bankroll Lancashire Steel revival

‘Impound looted assets to prove anti-graft resolve’

TIZ said Zimbabwe’s future performance will hinge on the enforcement of existing laws, accountability in high-profile cases and credible asset recovery.

By Shame Makoshori Feb. 20, 2026

‘Impound looted assets to prove anti-graft resolve’

Constitutional amendments plan sparks investor alarm

With Zanu PF holding a commanding majority in parliament, the amendments are widely expected to sail through the legislature.

By Freeman Makopa Feb. 20, 2026

Constitutional amendments plan sparks investor alarm

OK Zim battles to stay afloat

Kudakwashe Taimo, a financial analyst at Fincent Securities, said a turnaround remains possible but warned it will be slow and capital-intensive.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Feb. 13, 2026

Opposition, rights groups vow vigilance over term extension bill

Under Clause 2, the Bill would repeal Section 92 of the Constitution, replacing the current popular vote with a parliamentary election process overseen by the chief justice or a designated judge.

By Miriam Mangwaya Feb. 13, 2026

Opposition, rights groups vow vigilance over term extension bill

Mutapa’s lithium pivot signals shift in Zimbabwe’s mining strategy

The entity is currently going through a selection process for service providers. Power and water also remain challenges, although they are not as impactful as road infrastructure.

By Tinashe Kairiza Feb. 13, 2026

Mutapa’s lithium pivot signals shift in Zimbabwe’s mining strategy

Bid to rescue Tongaat flops

Tongaat, a South African agriculture and agri-processing firm, operates in Zimbabwe through Triangle Limited and Hippo, with the latter listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange.

By Tatira Zwinoira Feb. 13, 2026

Ownership row erupts at Bulawayo safari firm

Schultz allegedly registered 50% of the company’s shares in his own name and the remaining 50% in his wife’s name without the knowledge or consent of the majority shareholders.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Feb. 13, 2026

Ownership row erupts at Bulawayo safari firm

Constitution amendments: A futile bid to coup-proof power

“The question of the constitutionality of the assumption by the first respondent of the office of President cannot arise from these self-evident facts”.

By Musa Kika Feb. 13, 2026

Constitution amendments: A futile bid to coup-proof power

Mafume hunts missing US$200m as services crumble

His pledge comes as Harare’s decline is visible across the capital, dry taps, sewage spilling into residential streets, uncollected refuse and pothole-scarred roads disrupting traffic and commerce.

By Freeman Makopa Feb. 13, 2026

Mafume hunts missing US$200m as services crumble

Zimbabwe loses US$1,5bn to tax cheats, underground dirty money network exposed

Typically by-passing banks and leaving little or no paper trail, hawala transactions have long been used for remittances across South Asia, the Middle East and parts of Africa.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Feb. 13, 2026