Anger mounts in Zim as prices rocket
Rocketing prices, reminiscent of market mayhems that rocked Zimbabwe between 2000 and 2008, have been mostly underpinned by prolonged turbulences on Zimbabwe’s currency.
Dinson steel plant pursues power deal with Mozambique
The company is carrying out its Zimbabwean operation through a special unit called Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco).
By Freeman Makopa
May. 5, 2023
Falling lithium prices worry miner... as US$275m plant kicks off production
“We have seen the lithium carbonate price going from US$80 000 per tonne to around US$30 000 per tonne over four months,” Bernard told the Independent.
By Rugare Mubika
Mar. 31, 2023
Maize hectarage up by 3%
The report attributed the increase to good rains experienced in most parts of the country so far, with a significant increase of area planted recorded in Manicaland and Midlands provinces.
By Freeman Makopa
Feb. 28, 2023
Zimdollar depreciation munches on OML 2022 earnings
The decline meant that the South Africa-based OML’s headline and adjusted headline earnings for 2022, while better than 2021, were partially offset by its Zimbabwe business unit.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Feb. 27, 2023
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Harare water treatment project kicks off
This comes as the City of Harare is currently battling acute water challenges that have seen many suburbs run dry.
By Tinashe Kairiza
Feb. 24, 2023
Let’s spare a thought for the next person
Most of Zimbabweans who were going through a local financial and economic crisis embraced this “prophecy” and braced ourselves for what looked like an inevitable.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Dec. 23, 2022
Editor’s Memo: A generation robbed of Xmas bliss
Retails shops were full with all assortments of merchandise — they did not have to travel long trips to South Africa for shopping.
By Faith Zaba
Dec. 16, 2022
Political violence rattles opposition
Fadzayi Mahere told The Standard yesterday that the need to operationalise the constitutional requirement for an independent commission is urgent.
By Nqobani Ndlovu
Nov. 13, 2022
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CIO probes embarrassing ‘looting law’ leak
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By Sydney Kawadza and Tinashe Makichi
May. 26, 2023