Padenga Holding sets ambitious 2026 gold target
With miner and crocodile farmer Padenga Holdings Limited (Padenga) planning to produce between 90 000 and 95 000 ounces of gold this year, the group has increased its capex by US$18 million.
By Tatira Zwinoira
May. 24, 2026
Croc shocks tourists as it wanders into A’Zambezi hotel restaurant
The lodge joked: “He was checking why room service was running late. No rules. No invitation. No reservation. This is the Zambezi — where wild means wild.”
By Staff Writer
May. 3, 2026
Disabled man in court over crocodile skins
A disabled Ushewokunze man has appeared in court facing charges of illegally possessing crocodile skins valued at US$9 000.
By Trevor Mutsvairo
Mar. 24, 2026
A leap of faith into unchartered waters II
People grabbed their backpacks and so began the tortuous journey. We soon left the baobab tree which loomed large behind us as it receded in the background.
By Onie Ndoro
Mar. 1, 2026
Croc’s stomach reveals horrific remains of Binga fisherman
The discovered remains included lungs, liver, part of the intestines and a shoe, which belonged to the victim.
By Obert Siamilandu
May. 24, 2025
Woman missing after croc attack
The incident shocked the local community, which is still smarting from a string of tragic incidents that occurred on the lake.
By Obert Siamilandu
Apr. 4, 2025
Zim’s crocodile farming industry sets global standard
The US$1,2 million treatment plant is designed to treat wastewater to acceptable standards, ensuring the company’s operations are environmentally-friendly and sustainable
By Obert Siamilandu
Mar. 22, 2025
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First Mutual’s US$4 million share deal under scrutiny
The exchange rate at the time of the deal in 2019 was US$1:ZW$1, which translated to US$4 million.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Mar. 14, 2025
Surge in crocodile attacks worry communities
According to Parks Authority, at least 44 cattle and 60 goats were killed during the period, with 49 human-crocodile conflict cases reported.
By Obert Siamilandu
Mar. 14, 2025
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New stock exchange topples ZSE in dramatic market coup
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By Blessed Ndlovu and Freeman Makopa
May. 29, 2026
