River Valley extends lifeline to vulnerable with free healthcare initiative 

The event blended festivity with purpose, underscoring the family’s long-standing commitment to social responsibility. 
By Style Reporter Dec. 21, 2025

Zim’s 2026 Budget: Opportunities, challenges for micro-businesses

VAT increase from 15% to 15,5% from January 2026 may raise costs for consumers, potentially impacting sales volumes for small traders.

Zim’s AI strategy signals a bold step toward home-grown development: IAPAZ

Matema also noted that the policy is well aligned with the National Development Strategies (NDS1 and NDS2) and the indigenisation thrust.
By Staff Reporter Dec. 17, 2025

Safer commutes now, women tell authorities

A COMMUNITY campaign has called for urgent improvement to public transport, including better lighting and increased police presence, amid growing concern over the harassment of female commuters.
By Takudzwa Changadeya Dec. 8, 2025

Dube's hand of compassion transforms communities 

It is this conviction that birthed the S & M Hand of Compassion, a charity arm of River Valley Group, named after Dube and her husband Mncedisi Dube.  
By Staff Reporter Dec. 5, 2025

Arrow Chem expands into Gweru

The new Gweru branch is already beginning to change that reality, offering services that were previously inaccessible for many emerging manufacturers.
By Alfred Tembo Nov. 30, 2025

Property developer donates towards drug rehabilitation 

Gweru rural district police officer commanding Superintendent Shandirai Munemo, said drug and substance abuse has become one of the most pressing threats to communities.
By Stephen Chadenga Nov. 20, 2025

Sexual harassment scandal rocks Zimbabwe Leaf Tobacco

A SEXUAL harassment scandal, implicating a senior manager, is threatening to engulf Zimbabwe Leaf Tobacco (ZLT), amid allegations that top officials may interfere with investigations
By Nhau Mangirazi Nov. 7, 2025

Uzumba villagers, Chinese firm clash over granite mining plans

They cite environmental concerns and accuse the company of forging regulatory approvals, the Zimbabwe Independent can reveal.
By Tinashe Kairiza Oct. 31, 2025