Opinion

Integration of traditional land custodianship into ESG reporting

Now, as Zimbabwe continues to improve ESG reporting and sustainability standards, there is an opportunity to combine traditional land custodianship with modern governance systems.

By Ephraim Chawoneka 8h ago

Integration of traditional land custodianship into ESG reporting

AI win win new space race

By Naison Bangure 8h ago

Businesses must start creating environmental solutions

By Rufaro Bingura 8h ago

World is entering an era of economic deterrence and we are not fully ready

At the same time, heightened tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have repeatedly triggered price volatility in global energy markets.

By Jameson Timba 8h ago

Zim’s economic growth depends on fixing tax morale not hiking new taxes

In Zimbabwe, where the informal sector is estimated to account for a massive portion of all economic activity and employment, this dynamic is our greatest fiscal hurdle.

By Tinashe Mkandawire 8h ago

Zim’s economic growth depends on fixing tax morale not hiking new taxes

Why are SA business leaders silent on Xenophobia?

Now is the time for South African business leaders to take a clear stand against xenophobia before the economic and social collapse become even greater.

By Jacob Mutisi 8h ago

Why are SA business leaders silent on Xenophobia?

Green building — Untapped climate finance analyst for us

Green buildings sit at the intersection of these requirements, offering a practical and highly-visible pathway for mobilising both public and private climate capital.

By Mike Juru 8h ago

Green building — Untapped climate finance analyst for us

How the next election could be rigged before a single vote is cast

The commission further warns that changes in the administration of the voters' roll may affect the planning and procurement of ballot papers and other election materials.

By Phillan Zamchiya 8h ago

How the next election could be rigged before a single vote is cast

Charamba should put up or shut up

A footnote: When Chief Justice Fieldsend was told his contract was up in the early 1980s (in fact he didn’t have one), prime minister Robert Mugabe told ZTV: “We want a black for that job.”

By Muckracker 9h ago

Roadside vending as Zim’s most honest economic indicator

Manufacturing's share of GDP had already declined from 14,8% in 2018 to under 10% by 2025. The sector contributed an average of 23% of GDP across the 1980s.

By Valentine Muhamba 9h ago

Roadside vending as Zim’s most honest economic indicator

Councils must address systemic failures promptly

These are not isolated accidents but symptoms of failing systems. The statistics are alarming, but what is even more disturbing is that many of these deaths were avoidable.

By Eddie Zvinonzwa 9h ago

Councils must address systemic failures promptly

Arms deals in dark corners — Don’t turn us into another bloody enclave

There must be political will to confront corruption within enforcement institutions. Criminal syndicates survive because somebody, somewhere, is looking away or benefiting.

By Shame Makoshori 9h ago

Arms deals in dark corners — Don’t turn us into another bloody enclave

High-integrity carbon markets, local credit ratings urgent for climate finance

According to many international reports, the gap between climate financing requirements and actual funding still remains very important across many African countries.

By Ephraim Chawoneka Jun. 5, 2026

High-integrity carbon markets, local credit ratings urgent for climate finance

Govt must tackle the land barons scourge decisively

They sacrifice the little that they may have to try and put a roof above themselves and their families, but the end is always nasty and they are the net losers.

By Harry Wilson Jun. 5, 2026

Govt must tackle the land barons scourge decisively

TruckStore opens landmark West Rand used trucks shop

Used trucks are often the first step into the logistics business in Zimbabwe. Lower acquisition costs make them more accessible, but reliability remains the key issue.

By Andrew Muzamhindo Jun. 5, 2026

TruckStore opens landmark West Rand used trucks shop

Anchoring fiscal stability through green building

At its core, fiscal stability relies on predictable expenditures and robust revenue streams. Traditional, inefficient buildings are notorious “wealth destroyers”.

By Mike Juru Jun. 5, 2026

Anchoring fiscal stability through green building

Climate change risks in mining in Southern Africa

Unfortunately, the costs kept piling up and the operation was forced to close, resulting in revenue plummeting by 44% bleeding the company’s liquidity

By Tatenda Hanyani Jun. 5, 2026

Climate change risks in mining in Southern Africa

AI and Zim’s economic future: Innovation, productivity and national competitiveness

Artificial Intelligence has the potential to significantly transform Zimbabwe’s economy by improving efficiency across various sectors.

By Sharon Dzingai Jun. 5, 2026

AI and Zim’s economic future: Innovation, productivity and national competitiveness

Green building policy key to Zim’s infrastructure, climate finance goals

Infrastructure serves as a massive socio-economic multiplier, simultaneously generating demand for and driving the supply of critical deliverables like energy and water.

By Clive Moyo Jun. 5, 2026

Green building policy key to Zim’s infrastructure, climate finance goals

System that could break every password on earth

Some experts believe it has the potential to become the most powerful technological development since the invention of the internet.

By Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi Jun. 5, 2026

System that could break every password on earth

Old Mutual targets new growth engines as capital markets shrink

Green energy investments are part of a bigger picture in which we are focusing on responsible investments, with an emphasis on sustainable risk-adjusted returns.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Jun. 5, 2026

Old Mutual targets new growth engines as capital markets shrink

To avert a crisis, just rename it!

This is what happens when “veteran broadcasters” are so afraid of the truth that they would rather portray themselves as ignorant pundits of the sport.

By Muckraker Jun. 5, 2026

A nation cannot export some of its best minds and expect to prosper

Economic growth is not created by slogans. It is created by confidence. Investors seek predictable environments. Entrepreneurs take risks when they believe the rules are fair.

By Gloria Ndoro-mkombachoto Jun. 5, 2026

A nation cannot export some of its best minds and expect to prosper

TSL joins shift towards US dollar capital markets

That concentration may limit free float availability and could temper secondary market liquidity on the VFEX despite the exchange’s improving activity levels.

By Kudakwashe Taimo Jun. 5, 2026

TSL joins shift towards US dollar capital markets

Mining safety blitz must be a process, not an event

Some deaths resulted from miners falling into abandoned and unprotected shafts, while electrocution and equipment-related incidents were also recorded.

By Eddie Zvinonzwa Jun. 5, 2026

Mining safety blitz must be a process, not an event

Major policy shifts must consider investors

But while the policy direction is correct, its implementation exposed a dangerous weakness that Zimbabwe must address if it hopes to remain attractive.

By Shame Makoshori Jun. 5, 2026

Major policy shifts must consider investors

Why SpinPlus is becoming a top choice for players: Features, benefits, and unique gaming experience

SpinPlus has gained traction among players who prefer entertainment that adapts to their busy routines.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Jun. 5, 2026

Why SpinPlus is becoming a top choice for players: Features, benefits, and unique gaming experience

Integrating traditional custodianship of land into ESG reporting and rating

For Zimbabwe, integrating traditional custodianship in ESG reporting can make sustainability elements more practical and more connected to local institutes.

By Ephraim Chawoneka May. 29, 2026

Integrating traditional custodianship of land into ESG reporting and rating

Reusable rockets and the new race back to the Moon, Mars

This distinction matters because a rocket launch is not one event, but a chain of events. Each section of the rocket has a different job, different risks, and different engineering challenges.

By Naison Bangure May. 29, 2026

Reusable rockets and the new race back to the Moon, Mars

Why agri-input dealers matter more than ever in era of uncertainty

For smallholder farmers already facing erratic rainfall, declining soil fertility, water scarcity, and climate shocks, these pressures can quickly become existential.

By Himanshu Pathak May. 29, 2026