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
5h ago
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
Mutsvangwa calls for diplomatic solution to Middle East conflict
ZANU PF spokesperson, Christopher Mutsvangwa, has called for a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing Middle East conflict, blaming the unrest on the denial of Palestinian rights
By Pride Nyamupangedengu
Mar. 16, 2026
Swift action crucial as global conflict rattles Zim markets
Zimbabweans are once again feeling the strain as fuel prices shoot up to some of the highest levels in southern Africa.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Mar. 13, 2026
Zim eyes regional, Gulf markets through new trade forums
Beyond Africa, Zimbabwe will seek to deepen trade and investment ties with the Middle East through the ZimTrade–Saudi Arabia Business Forum, scheduled for April 13 to 15 in Riyadh.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Mar. 13, 2026
Buy Zimbabwe urges energy industry to localise fuel supply chain
The current crisis was ignited on February 28, when a coalition of US and Israeli forces launched large-scale airstrikes against Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure.
By Chen Williams
Mar. 13, 2026
Violence as a strategy in Zim politics
WHEN the world is distracted, the baton swings more freely.
By Mukudzei Sibanda
Mar. 5, 2026
Zim issues travel warning to nationals in Middle East
ZIMBABWE has urged its nationals living in or visiting the Middle East to limit non-essential travel as fighting between Iran, the United States and Israel escalates.
By Staff Reporter
Mar. 4, 2026
