Of inept government, clueless opposition
“The importation and selling of second-hand clothing is banned, and consequently, street and night vending activities are equally banned. The time to act is now, not later.”
By Paidamoyo Muzulu
Aug. 16, 2025
Government lies about injured nurse exposed
The nurse delivered the baby girl inside the moving ambulance while fending off repeated attacks from the mother, who at one point struck her with a bench.
By Miriam Mangwaya and Evans Mathanda
Aug. 16, 2025
High taxes! Shooting ourselves in the foot
This week, a debate on X highlighted the significant taxes imposed by the Zimbabwean government on flights.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Aug. 15, 2025
Debt deal must not amplify Zim pain — UN’s position
UN agencies have been part of the three agreed sectoral reforms — economic, governance, and land tenure — working with the government and creditors to ensure reforms
By Freeman Makopa
Aug. 15, 2025
Banning used clothes, vending not the solution
Garwe justified his ban by saying vending – especially at night – was fuelling illegal activities, crippling formal businesses and eroding urban order.
By The Standard
Aug. 10, 2025
4 practical AI use cases for news companies
Moreover, the total volume of stories produced in the newsroom based on the requirements and strategy for digital platforms is often insufficient to “fill the paper” properly
By Dietmar Schantin
Aug. 9, 2025
China donates rice to feed hungry Zimbos
THE Chinese government has donated 1 500 tonnes of rice and 750 tonnes of wheat to meet the food needs of hungry Zimbabweans
By Lesley Kufandada and Sharon Zebra
Aug. 8, 2025
Treasury withholds US$3m dairy levy
Deputy Agriculture minister Davis Marapira confirmed the delays, stating the ministry was in talks with the Treasury to expedite disbursement.
By Melody Chikono
Aug. 8, 2025
Zim’s informal sector needs empathetic policies — not ill thought-out blanket bans
THE government announced a ban on the importation and sale of second-hand clothes, as well as street and night vending.
By Newsday
Aug. 7, 2025