Hormuz crisis could trigger devastating fertiliser shock for Zim
At the centre of the threat is the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic shipping route through which an estimated 30% of global fertiliser supplies pass.
By Freeman Makopa
4h ago
Power crisis sparks multi-billion energy overhaul
“Our dependence on imported petroleum products is a structural vulnerability,” he said.
By Brent Shamu
4h ago
Zimbabwe to host Africa Skills Week as AU targets youth jobs crisis
The summit comes as African countries grapple with weak technical and vocational education and training (TVET) systems and high youth unemployment.
By Valentine Maya
21h ago
Freda Rebecca triples exploration spend to secure 10-year mine life
Chinyere said Freda Rebecca was also expanding the use of artificial intelligence technologies in underground operations to improve geotechnical monitoring and mine safety.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 29, 2026
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Inside the oil regime ‘wiping out US$4,3m every 30 days’
But while the interventions were designed to cushion industries from runaway energy costs, AEDS said the measures also exposed Treasury to significant write-downs.
By Freeman Makopa
May. 29, 2026
Zim faces fresh investor scrutiny after Delta tax challenge
In an interview with NewsDay, Delta group treasurer Tumai Mafunga said the dispute carried implications extending beyond the company, warning that
By Freeman Makopa
May. 29, 2026
China says infrastructure investment laying foundation for Zimbabwe’s industrialisation
The diplomat said Chinese investment was also transforming Zimbabwe’s manufacturing sector by expanding local production capacity and reducing dependence on imports.
By Staff Writer
May. 29, 2026
Power, oil shocks hammer Zim industry
Manufacturers face similar disruptions, with unplanned outages undermining production planning, raising unit costs and weakening competitiveness.
By Freeman Makopa
May. 29, 2026
Road repairs stall as imported chemicals drain forex
However, Transport and Infrastructural Development minister Felix Mhona told Parliament this week that the cost of imported chemicals was a major barrier to road repair.
By Patricia Sibanda
May. 29, 2026
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New stock exchange topples ZSE in dramatic market coup
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By Blessed Ndlovu and Freeman Makopa
May. 29, 2026
