The price of going to school
This term, the burden is heavier. Fuel prices have surged, and transport operators have responded swiftly, hiking fares with little warning and even less sympathy.
By Sharon Dzingai
May. 15, 2026
African pearl: What Ugandan quiet dignity can teach us all
ONE hour on foot through Kampala raised uncomfortable questions, not about Uganda, but about ourselves.
By Gloria Ndoro-mkombachoto
May. 15, 2026
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Zim imposes Africa’s heaviest oil price hikes... shocking rip-off exposed in AU, AfDB regional report
The increase placed Zimbabwe far ahead of second-placed Egypt, which imposed a 14,3% increase during the same period. Morocco followed at 13,9%, while Sierra Leone recorded a 12,3% surge.
By Freeman Makopa
May. 15, 2026
Kamombo hails PSL return to Sakubva
He added that the return to Sakubva Stadium restores identity and support for the province’s sole top-flight side.
By Kenneth Nyangani
May. 5, 2026
High fuel prices threatening agric output warns ZFU
ZFU said the cost of fuel now affects every stage of production from land preparation and irrigation to harvesting and transportation.
By Donald Nyandoro
Apr. 24, 2026
E20: The reality between 20% Ethanol and your 10-year-old car
Introducing E20, a mixture that is 20% ethanol, into these older systems is like asking a marathon runner to perform on a diet they aren’t used to, eventually, things will start to break down.
By Tendai Munhundarima
Apr. 20, 2026
Localisation agenda for Zimbabwe’s SMEs
For Zimbabwe, these disruptions are not abstract headlines; they translate into rising costs, delayed imports, and unstable access to key production inputs.
By Farai Chigora and Tabani Moyo
Apr. 19, 2026
Mthuli remarks expose troubling disconnect
Ultimately, leadership is not just about making tough economic calls; it is also about communicating them in a way that reflects the realities people face.
By Newsday
Apr. 17, 2026
Zimbabweans blast Ncube over ‘drive less’ quip
The comments, shared by NewsDay Zimbabwe on social media, triggered a wave of backlash from citizens already struggling with high transport costs and a rising cost of living.
By Donald Nyandoro
Apr. 16, 2026
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Zim imposes Africa’s heaviest oil price hikes... shocking rip-off exposed in AU, AfDB regional report
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May. 15, 2026
US$23bn debt overshoot places Zim among Africa’s seven worst distressed…poorest, war-ravaged regional economies now in the same league as Harare
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By Mthandazo Nyoni and Freeman Makopa
May. 15, 2026
