Potholes reveal the decay: Public squalor and private opulence in Zimbabwe
State-of-the-art vehicles navigate potholed roads; mansions rise in neighbourhoods without water; decadent private schools operate alongside dilapidated public ones.
By Zibusiso John Dube
Feb. 1, 2026
Investing in clean energy in agrifood systems
Clean energy particularly solar, biogas, and small-scale renewables offers Zimbabwe a pathway to transform agrifood systems in ways that are productive, inclusive, and climate-smart.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Feb. 1, 2026
Zimbabwe should push for enhanced integration of renewables in local energy mix
Our thermal power stations have succeeded in keeping the economy afloat in the face of heavy sanctions imposed on the country.
By Edzai Kachirekwa
Feb. 1, 2026
Uproar over nurse training intakes in Matabeleland
However, Ndiweni noted that after the introduction of decentralised recruitment, they stopped assisting, believing applicants could now access training institutions directly.
By Sharon Sibindi
Feb. 1, 2026
Hydro kinetic energy: A solution driven by innovation
As the environmental experts also warn of land degradation for the construction of solar farms, a new method of protecting the ecosystem has been found through new technologies.
By Edzai Kachirekwa
Jan. 25, 2026
Treasury retreats from US$500m pension load, PSC takes over responsibility
Civil society organisations, however, warn that without strong legal safeguards, the fund risks mismanagement or political interference.
By Freeman Makopa
Jan. 23, 2026
BCC faces legal action over blocked drainage system
He said council should act as a matter of urgency to remove these materials which have rendered the streets an eyesore.
By Silas Nkala
Jan. 21, 2026
Academic Mafunga opens elite school in Marondera
Mafunga said the Marondera school is unique as it has STEM [Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics] programmes for female learners.
By Staff Reporter
Jan. 17, 2026
Zim faces heightened floods risk
Over the past week, moderate to heavy rainfall persisted across northern and eastern southern Africa, including Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, eastern Zimbabwe and eastern South Africa.
By Brent Shamu
Jan. 16, 2026
Valerio Sibanda tipped for cabinet post, Agriculture ministry to be restructured in new move, sources say
Local News
Jan. 30, 2026
