Fuel crisis: When the ground is rich, but the ground rules are poor
If Zimbabwe wants serious investors in energy, mining, infrastructure and industry, it must become easier to do business with, not merely more vocal about what it hopes to achieve.
By Lawrence Makamanzi
Apr. 6, 2026
Zim must produce and trade closer to home
ESCALATING tensions in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran, Israel and the United States, have undoubtedly unsettled global markets.
By Zimtrade
Apr. 2, 2026
Local manufacturing key to cutting Zimbabwe’s import bill – CZI
She said CZI is promoting a “manufacturing for manufacturing” model focused on business-to-business (B2B) production of intermediate goods.
By Brent Shamu and Concilia Mupezeni
Mar. 30, 2026
What to do as Trump’s war cripples Zim’s poor
The Zimbabwe United Passenger Company once raised hope when it rolled out buses during the Covid-19 period. But instead of expansion, the fleet has steadily dwindled.
By Eddie Zvinonzwa
Mar. 27, 2026
Citizens have been squeezed enough
At the beginning of the year, government introduced a 15,5% Vat on previously zero-rated tourism services such as transfers, safaris and adventure activities.
By Newsday
Mar. 27, 2026
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Fuel price hikes drive up cost of living
Commuters, vendors and families said they were struggling to adjust as daily expenses outpace incomes.
By Gracious Daniel
Mar. 26, 2026
Global cartels turn Zim into drug hub
Authorities are grappling with the proliferation of drug dealing and abuse, struggling to curb the vice amid rising violence, mental health problems and other social ills linked to drug use.
By Silas Nkala
Mar. 25, 2026
It’s the taxes, stupid
The latest fuel price hike, announced last week, pushed petrol to US$2,17 and diesel to US$2,05 per litre.
By Editor
Mar. 24, 2026
Zimbabwe's fuel price hike hits hard
Authorities have attributed the increases to global oil market shocks linked to the Middle East war involving the United States and Israel's war with Iran.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Mar. 22, 2026
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Explosive OK Zim revelations, Grand Challenge boob nearly killed haemorrhaging giant
Local News
Apr. 2, 2026
Lithium ore export ban firestorms boomerang, MMCZ says being ‘set back’ US$500 000 monthly
Local News
Apr. 2, 2026
