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Zimbabweans in SA on the edge as anti-immigrant protest looms

As South Africa prepares for the high-stakes 2026 local government elections, a familiar and chilling shadow is lengthening across the Limpopo.

By Silas Nkala 1h ago

Zimbabweans in SA on the edge as anti-immigrant protest looms

AfDB backs Zim with US$25m grant for climate-vulnerable communities

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) board has approved a US$25 million grant for Zimbabwe to support rural communities severely affected by climate change.

By Business Reporter 23h ago

AfDB backs Zim with US$25m grant for climate-vulnerable communities

AfDB backs new architecture to tackle Africa’s financing gap

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has backed a new financial architecture aimed at leveraging the balance sheets of African development finance institutions (DFIs) to mobilise resources

By Business Reporter 23h ago

AfDB backs new architecture to tackle Africa’s financing gap

Sables kick Off World Cup road against Zambia

Despite the lack of a formal domestic league in the build-up, Benade expressed confidence in the work put in behind the scenes.

By Munyaradzi Madzokere Apr. 25, 2026

Sables kick Off World Cup road against Zambia

African energy co-ordination climate litigation policy critical

Legal bodies and courts increasingly determine climate obligations, project viability and investment flows.

By Eric Gacuruzwa Apr. 25, 2026

African energy co-ordination climate litigation policy critical

Herentals Queens retain Faith Drive duo ahead of title defence

The two joined the Students midway through last season and were part of Herentals’ African Safari campaign.

By Austin Karonga Apr. 25, 2026

Herentals Queens retain Faith Drive duo ahead of title defence

Chimhini leads FCB Zim Junior Open after Sparkling 67

While his opening round gave Zimbabwe the dream start, the leaderboard remains incredibly tight.

By Munyaradzi Madzokere Apr. 25, 2026

Chimhini leads FCB Zim Junior Open after Sparkling 67

Zim woman shot dead in Hillbrow: Family asks for privacy

“They were selling fast food on the streets of Hillbrow with her 25-year-old daughter, who is pregnant. Supulansa noticed that it was late and needed to start packing,” he said.

By Margaret Lubinda Apr. 25, 2026

Zim woman shot dead in Hillbrow: Family asks for privacy

Mat’land, Masvingo communities to benefit from US$25m climate fund

The funding, approved by the Bank’s board of directors, will support the Zimbabwe Agricultural Climate Resilient and Vulnerability Reduction Project (ACRES),

By Sharon Sibindi Apr. 25, 2026