Household goods pledged as loan collateral double in 2025
In the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s (RBZ) 2026 Monetary Policy Statement, active loan clients in the microfinance sector declined sharply to 422 358 last year from 575 217 in the prior year.
By Tatira Zwinoira
6h ago
Rethinking democracy and authoritarianism in Africa
I am cautious about offering my opinions too quickly, perhaps a discipline honed by years of doctoral training, where one learns that premature certainty is often the enemy of rigorous thought.
By David Chikwaza
17h ago
Zim, US health funding spat: Common sense must prevail
Zimbabwe and the United States must step back from the brink and engage with the sobriety expected of administrations responsible for human lives.
By Shame Makoshori
18h ago
Household budgets at risk as inflation looms
ZIMBABWEAN households may face renewed price pressures from mid‑2026, with United States dollar inflation expected to rise despite recent gains in agricultural output
By Mthandazo Nyoni
18h ago
Bogus estate agent in court over US$33 000 fraud
The State alleges that in December 2025, Kaodza approached Budzi, who presented himself as an estate agent, seeking assistance to purchase a house.
By Trevor Mutsvairo
Feb. 25, 2026
Zim’s pullout from health deal regrettable: US envoy
The United States of America says Zimbabwe’s decision to withdraw from a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a five-year, $367 million arrangement is regrettable.
By Staff Reporter
Feb. 25, 2026
Tigere declares 83% higher dividend for Q4 2025
THE Tigere Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) has declared an 83% higher quarterly dividend of US$847 250 for the period ended 31 December 2025,
By Business Reporter
Feb. 24, 2026
When the EU, US look aside
For the greater part of the last two decades, the US and EU unilaterally imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe.
By Paidamoyo Muzulu
Feb. 21, 2026
ART Holdings expects improved cash flows in Q2
During its full year, the group posted a loss of nearly US$1,4 million as revenue declined by 17%. This was from a profit after tax over the comparative 2024 period of US$1,39 million.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Feb. 18, 2026
