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Regulatory overload stifling business: World Bank

THE World Bank finds that Zimbabwe’s business regulatory environment is constraining private sector growth, noting a “rise in excessive business regulations” following widespread criticism
By Tatira Zwinoira Dec. 3, 2025

Ncube imposes 15% tax on Starlink, Google

The top 50 Zimbabwean YouTubers earn an estimated US$23 469 to US$375 300 per month, according to global tracker Social Blade. The new tax may reduce their earnings.
By Tatira Zwinoira Nov. 30, 2025

Govt sets ambitious rural electrification target

GOVERNMENT has announced an ambitious target to electrify all rural institutions by the end of 2026 through the Rural Electrification Fund (REF). 
By Kenneth Nyangani Nov. 27, 2025

Bulawayo provincial heroes’ acre gets solar lights

Another ZN director, Bridget Bhebhe, said the donation was in response to a plea by Bulawayo senator Molly Mpofu for street lights at the shrine. 
By Langelihle Nyathi and Mpumelelo Moyo Nov. 25, 2025

UN ‘alarmed by what appears’ as ‘misuse of criminal law to target’ Zaba

The opinion article referred to the government’s alleged interference in the politics of neighbouring countries and said that the current administration was “obsessed with keeping itself in power”.
By Irene Khan Nov. 21, 2025

‘Mafume not offside with the water vested in President comment’ 

Mafume, who is also a lawyer by profession, has received criticism, with most of it coming from social commentators such as Reason Wafawarova. 
By Staff Reporter Nov. 18, 2025

Understanding Zanu PF’s internal dynamics around Mnangagwa’s term extension

 These two factions are currently engaged in an open and public political contest. However, the divisions transcend this dichotomy of those opposed and those in favour. T
By Justice Mavedzenge Nov. 16, 2025

Mnangagwa’s silence makes us believe he wants it too

ZANU PF is pulling out all the stops in its attempt to stage what is, in essence, a constitutional coup.  
By Newsday Nov. 15, 2025