Zimbabwe’s first female Chief Justice takes office, five days from landmark case to test her mettle
At a farewell sitting of the Constitutional Court on Thursday, Malaba said he was leaving office with dignity as “the bell of the Constitution” tolled at midnight.
By Valentine Maya
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Israel: The widening war
There are really two wars in the Middle East, and only one of them is paused.
By Gwynne Dyer
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Electricity: The real test lies ahead
FOR years, power supply has stood as one of the biggest obstacles to economic recovery. Daily power cuts lasting 16 hours or more became part of everyday life, disrupting production
By The Zimbabwe Independent
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Cheers and jeers as Malaba bows out
NewsDay reporters were barred from attending the event that marked his retirement at the Constitutional Court
By Desmond Chingarande
18h ago
Gwaunza breaks glass ceiling as Zimbabwe's first female Chief Justice
Gwaunza was one of the first two black female law graduates in Zimbabwe.
By Valentine Maya
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DeMbare must halt winless run as Herentals clash looms large
For a club of Dynamos' stature and expectation, ninth place is nothing short of an embarrassment,
By Kudakwashe Gahadzikwa
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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 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
Industry ministry unpacks new industrial, consumer policies
Permanent Secretary Thomas Utete Wushe said the policies provide a roadmap towards building a competitive and resilient industrial sector.
By Nizbert Moyo
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Zim imposes Africa’s heaviest oil price hikes... shocking rip-off exposed in AU, AfDB regional report
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US$23bn debt overshoot places Zim among Africa’s seven worst distressed…poorest, war-ravaged regional economies now in the same league as Harare
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