Commenting on the development, ZimTrade chief executive officer Allan Majuru said the nomination would act as a catalyst for Zimbabwe’s trade ambitions.
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“Understanding these risks is the first step towards protecting ourselves and others,” he said.
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In a congratulatory message on Tuesday, the board, management and staff of MER described the appointment as a significant achievement and expressed confidence in Rukweza's leadership.
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By Staff Reporter
Jun. 9, 2026
Mines and Mining Development Minister Polite Kambamura said the strong performance had positioned the sector for an even bigger contribution in the second half.
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By Freeman Makopa
Jun. 5, 2026
Zimbabwe’s mining sector has been haunted by industrial-scale resource leakages. The country loses up to US$2 billion worth of gold annually through smuggling and illicit financial flows.
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By Mthandazo Nyoni
Jun. 5, 2026
Located about 110 kilometres west-northwest of Bulawayo, Dokwe was first discovered in 2002 and comprises the Dokwe North and Dokwe Central deposits.
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By Ayodeji Adegboyega
Jun. 5, 2026
“Although exiting firms often cite legitimate reasons for their withdrawal, the resulting effect is a contraction in the pool of investible listed assets,” he added.
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By Mthandazo Nyoni
Jun. 5, 2026
“No dominant criminal group controls arms trafficking but independent criminal networks, security companies and former combatants contribute to the illegal trade.”
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By Freeman Makopa
Jun. 5, 2026
For farmers, it provides the durability needed to handle daily agricultural tasks, from transporting supplies to navigating rough terrain.
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By Andrew Muzamhindo
May. 29, 2026
“Huayou (Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe) has invested approximately US$400 million in the Arcadia lithium sulphate plant, in addition to an earlier concentrator investment of around US$300 million.
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By Tinashe Kairiza
May. 29, 2026
Outgoing CEO Zimbango joined ZCDC as a non-executive director in 2022 before being seconded to lead the executive team in January 2024.
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By Tinashe Kairiza
May. 29, 2026
However, Norton said CIO officers visited him several times in 2025 seeking information about his opposition to projects linked to Adage Success and Scanner Investments.
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By Tinashe Kairiza
May. 29, 2026
But while the interventions were designed to cushion industries from runaway energy costs, AEDS said the measures also exposed Treasury to significant write-downs.
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By Freeman Makopa
May. 29, 2026
“Severe rutting, deep potholes, lack of functional road markings and narrow shoulders have led to a catastrophic rise in fatal accidents, vehicle damage and costly transit delays for cargo.”
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By Nhau Mangirazi
May. 29, 2026
By October 2022, it had plunged to about US$2,92 billion. The plunge represented a US$9,27 billion wipe-out in less than a year, driven by policy shocks and exchange rate turmoil.
According to the CTC’s first quarter 2026 report, two transactions were approved without conditions, while five deals remain under review.
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By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 22, 2026
BVI is a tax haven and Al Shams Global operates in Zimbabwe as a foreign company.
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By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 22, 2026
Zimcodd’s concerns were triggered by reports in this newspaper last week that a regional survey had grouped Zimbabwe among Africa’s most debt-distressed economies.
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By Freeman Makopa
May. 22, 2026
The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI)’s latest report confirmed a recent surge in demand for US dollars on the parallel market, even as authorities
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By Freeman Makopa
May. 22, 2026
The agency’s statistics showed diamond exports plunging 29% to US$21,55 million during the period.
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By Freeman Makopa
May. 22, 2026
The sector also recorded strong growth in funds under management (FUM), driven by fresh inflows and portfolio appreciation.
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By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 22, 2026
Goldstein discusses the inspiration behind Avantis, the company’s manufacturing ambitions, plans for artificial intelligence, export market opportunities,
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By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 22, 2026
Spearheaded by Transport Minister Felix Mhona and Tourism Minister Barbara Rwodzi, the collaboration has cascaded down to parastatals
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By Staff Writer
May. 22, 2026
FSD Africa principal for innovation for resilience, Elias Omondi, described the launch as a major milestone for Zimbabwe’s insurance industry.
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By Chen Williams
May. 16, 2026
The company on Thursday evening launched the Avantis Parote 1030i laptop, which comes with 512GB SSD storage, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi capabilities, among other features.
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By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 15, 2026
AS Zimbabwe pushes to expand gold output and strengthen foreign currency earnings, Freda Rebecca Gold Mine has emerged as the backbone of the state’s mining ambitions
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By Freeman Makopa
May. 15, 2026
A fierce confrontation unfolded this week over the future of Zimbabwe’s mineral-rich Shurugwi “enclave”, after a ruling Zanu PF legislator dismissed allegations of corruption
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By Freeman Makopa
May. 15, 2026
Chivayo insists governments across the region are drawn to entrepreneurs capable of delivering practical solutions.
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By Freeman Makopa
May. 15, 2026
Zimbabwe has slid deeper into Africa’s most dangerous debt zone, joining a cluster of war-ravaged and structurallybroken economies now classified among the continent’s worst debt-distressed states
ZIMBABWEAN companies offloaded more than 65 000 workers in only three months last year, even as authorities insisted the economy was on a positive trajectory.
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By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 15, 2026
“The Zimra foreign currency assessment increased by US$24 million in FY26 to US$97 million; US$18,7 million settled to date under ‘pay now, argue later’,” Delta finance director Alex Makamure said
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By Concilia Mupezeni
May. 15, 2026
The increase placed Zimbabwe far ahead of second-placed Egypt, which imposed a 14,3% increase during the same period. Morocco followed at 13,9%, while Sierra Leone recorded a 12,3% surge.
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By Freeman Makopa
May. 15, 2026
He said preparations for the meetings were progressing rapidly through coordination between the Central Bank of Egypt, Afreximbank and other national authorities.
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By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 13, 2026
According to Denhere, expanding local processing capacity would build domestic capabilities, create higher-value jobs and deepen skills development.
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By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 12, 2026
MUTAPA Investment Fund last week appointed seasoned mining executive Patrick Maseva-Shayawabaya to steer its gold unit at a pivotal moment for both the company and Zimbabwe’s bullion sector
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By Freeman Makopa
May. 8, 2026
ZIMBABWE’S trade deficit narrowed sharply in the first quarter of this year as export earnings surged on the back of strong gold, tobacco and ferrochrome sales.
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By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 8, 2026
ZIMBABWE’S much-touted economic calm is not earned but dangerously engineered, three leading economists said this week, warning that tight monetary controls have choked business growth
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By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 8, 2026
Zimbabwe’s telecommunications sector came under pressure during the final quarter of 2025 as surging operating costs and aggressive infrastructure investments outpaced modest revenue growth.
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By Freeman Makopa
May. 8, 2026
EXPLOSIVE tension is building beneath gold-rich Shurugwi’s vast mineral belt, as Zimbabwe’s politically-connected elite cream off fortunes at the expense of impoverished communities,
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By Freeman Makopa
May. 8, 2026
The immediate impact we are seeing is that, for import-dependent economies, the cost of imports is very high.
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By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 2, 2026
“For some reason, certain regulatory bodies that should be pro-investment become the very bottlenecks of investment,” Mafume said, in a pointed critique.
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By Freeman Makopa
May. 2, 2026
He said the model aligns with the National Development Strategy 2 and will be rolled out nationwide through partnerships with mining companies and training institutions.
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By Staff Writer
May. 1, 2026
Waves of cancer, hypertension and diabetes — alongside war-related disabilities — are cutting through the ranks of former fighters at a terrifying pace
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By Tinashe Kairiza
Apr. 30, 2026
ZIMBABWE could see a decline in medical aid uptake if proposed regulatory changes weaken the role of fund-owned healthcare facilities
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By Valentine Maya
Apr. 29, 2026
Beyond crisis response, Denya said the bank remained focused on long-term industrialisation and reducing Africa’s reliance on imports.
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By Mthandazo Nyoni
Apr. 27, 2026
Political observers point out the changes reward loyal supporters and punish a notable critic.
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By Barnabas Thondhlana
Apr. 24, 2026
These are not merely archival pieces, but markers of a country’s journey.
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By The Zimbabwe Independent
Apr. 24, 2026
Senior bankers who spoke on condition of anonymity said the core issue was not liquidity availability, but pricing.
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By Freeman Makopa
Apr. 24, 2026
“The main challenge has been limited access to safe water. This increases the likelihood of water-borne diseases such as cholera and typhoid, particularly in high-density areas,” he said.
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By Freeman Makopa
Apr. 24, 2026
Crown Bank returned to profitability with after-tax earnings of ZiG96,8 million, compared to a ZiG213,9 million loss in 2024, according to its financial statements.
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By Shame Makoshori
Apr. 24, 2026