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“Deputy Minister told striking nurses that only God could pay them adequately”

“We were laughing the other day, discussing the industrial action by public health institution nurses,” Kwidini said in remarks broadcast by ZiFM Stereo News.

By Valentine Maya 7h ago

“Deputy Minister told striking nurses that only God could pay them adequately”

Zimbabwe just approved free bank accounts for small businesses.

The numbers make the ambition of the announcement clear. ZimStat's 2023 Economic Census

By Valentine Maya May. 14, 2026

Zimbabwe just approved free bank accounts for small businesses.

Why health fee cuts may not lower medical bills

The main reason is structural: Zimbabwe has no binding mechanism requiring private hospitals, pharmacies or doctors to pass cost savings on to consumers.

By Valentine Maya May. 14, 2026

Why health fee cuts may not lower medical bills

Zimbabwe bank withdrawal fees cut

The cap prevents banks from charging higher withdrawal rates, although institutions may set fees below 2%.

By Valentine Maya May. 14, 2026

Policy without delivery: Zimbabwe’s governance deficit

Yet despite an increasingly sophisticated policy landscape, implementation outcomes remain uneven.

By John Laisani May. 14, 2026

Policy without delivery: Zimbabwe’s governance deficit

Bogus war veterans in Zanu PF, govt face exposure

“The minister once promised us that they were going to re-vet the war veterans. So, I would like to know the progress on that issue,” Kadungure asked.

By Sharon Sibindi May. 14, 2026

Bogus war veterans in Zanu PF, govt face exposure

Zimbabwe cuts import licence fees, but businesses may feel little relief

But the fee reduction is not yet legally effective.

By Valentine Maya May. 13, 2026

Zimbabwe cuts import licence fees, but businesses may feel little relief

Your Import Licence Just Got Cheaper. Will That Save You Any Money?

"Finally," ran one widely shared post. "The government is listening."

By Valentine Maya May. 13, 2026

Your Import Licence Just Got Cheaper. Will That Save You Any Money?

Ex-minister Mzembi acquitted

Mzembi, who returned from self-imposed exile in South Africa last year and spent more than a year in remand prison, had been granted US$1,000 bail by High Court judge Benjamin Chikowero

By Desmond Chingarande May. 13, 2026