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Treasury’s 2 000 teacher plan sparks outrage

In some schools, a single teacher reportedly handles more than 60 learners, while others are forced to teach composite classes involving two grades simultaneously.

By Sharon Sibindi 2h ago

Treasury’s 2 000 teacher plan sparks outrage

ZHL revenue jumps 28% as regional push pays off

The group said insurance contract revenue for its reinsurance and reassurance businesses rose 32% compared to the same period last year.

By Business Reporter 2h ago

ZHL revenue jumps 28% as regional push pays off

EFC Zambia lifts NMBZ Q1 income 59%

Net loans and advances grew 27% to US$198,2 million, while customer deposits rose 19% to US$154,6 million, reflecting improved balance sheet expansion and customer mobilisation.

By Tatira Zwinoira 2h ago

Tinaye Wayne has ‘nothing to hide’ except maybe a few jokes

“I’m sort of like a prodigal son who’s coming back to what made me. Stand-up comedy is my first love. That’s the foundation,” the comedian said.

By Valentine Maya 2h ago

Tinaye Wayne has ‘nothing to hide’ except maybe a few jokes

Afreximbank injects US$15m into Ecobank Zimbabwe to drive SME export growth

Zimbabwe’s SMEs account for more than 60% of gross domestic product and over 70% of national employment

By Mthandazo Nyoni 2h ago

Afreximbank injects US$15m into Ecobank Zimbabwe to drive SME export growth

Mnangagwa to headline National Education Summit in Bulawayo

NESZ 2026 is being convened by Action for Empowerment Zimbabwe in partnership with Business Diary and in collaboration with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education.

By Staff Reporter 22h ago

Mnangagwa to headline National Education Summit in Bulawayo

A relook at Zim SME’s profit orientation

They travel long distances to buy goods, spend countless hours trading, and proudly count daily cash collections at the end of the day.

By Tabani Moyo and Farai Chigora 22h ago

A relook at Zim SME’s profit orientation

Simbisa to expand footprint with 17 new stores in Q4 2026

The fast-food giant has 17 new outlets currently in the pipeline for its fourth quarter ending June 30, 2026, as the group moves to defend margins in an increasingly strained consumer environment.

By Tatira Zwinoira 22h ago

Simbisa to expand footprint with 17 new stores in Q4 2026

Fawezi, Mastercard Foundation empower 192 marginalised students

Deputy minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Mercy Dinha, Norman Takaedza, and vice-chancellors from several state universities and polytechnics also attended the ceremony.

By Khumbulani Muleya 22h ago