Instead, he argued that the current policy framework had stabilised the economy following years of monetary instability.
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By Concilia Mupezeni
Mar. 6, 2026
Across Zimbabwe’s formal productive sector, the 35% policy rate has cascaded into extremely high lending costs.
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By Blessing Kanyemba
Mar. 6, 2026
Zimbabwe imports between 60% and 70% of its medicinal requirements, underscoring both domestic supply gaps and the scale of the opportunity.
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By Mthandazo Nyoni
Mar. 6, 2026
Wilson Masawa said the scale of engagement reflects heightened awareness of the need to reposition Zimbabwe within the rapidly evolving global investment landscape.
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By Joyce Makunya
Mar. 6, 2026
Rusike said the health sector suffers from deep-rooted governance failures that have jeopardised patient care.
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By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Mar. 6, 2026
Wushe has sat on the ART board since 2015, before rising to chair the diversified group. In government, he sits at the apex of industrial policy formulation and implementation
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By Freeman Makopa
Mar. 6, 2026
THE Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe (Icaz) is marking 108 years of what its leadership describes as relentless institutional hyperactivity.
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By Blessed Mhlanga
Feb. 27, 2026
ZIMBABWEAN households may face renewed price pressures from mid‑2026, with United States dollar inflation expected to rise despite recent gains in agricultural output
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By Mthandazo Nyoni
Feb. 27, 2026
International financial institutions have sharpened their focus on power sector reform and regional integration under Mission 300,
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By Donald Nyandoro
Feb. 27, 2026
The collapse of a proposed US$367 million bilateral health agreement between Zimbabwe and the United States this week triggered alarm among medical experts and civil society groups
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By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Feb. 27, 2026
The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) on Thursday suspended trading in OK Zimbabwe Limited shares with “immediate effect”,
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By Mthandazo Nyoni
Feb. 27, 2026
Zimbabwe’s anti-graft watchdog, the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc), handled nearly two dozen money laundering cases in 2022 worth about US$30 million
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By Shame Makoshori
Feb. 27, 2026
The Zimbabwe Independent remains committed to the highest standards of journalistic integrity, fairness and accuracy.
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By Faith Zaba
Feb. 20, 2026
“Laws compelling tax payments in the currency of trade signal weak confidence in ZiG,” the ZNCC’s five-page paper said.
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By Shame Makoshori
Feb. 20, 2026
Is the Constitution a sacred covenant to be upheld, or a logistical blueprint to be redrafted at will?
“So Lancashire Steel, as a subsidiary of Zisco Steel, has a bigger opportunity this year to come in here,” he said.
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By Freeman Makopa
Feb. 20, 2026
TIZ said Zimbabwe’s future performance will hinge on the enforcement of existing laws, accountability in high-profile cases and credible asset recovery.
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By Shame Makoshori
Feb. 20, 2026
According to the ZNCC, early implementation glitches saw goods incorrectly swept into the tax net, despite the levy being designed primarily for digital services.
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By Shame Makoshori
Feb. 20, 2026
With Zanu PF holding a commanding majority in parliament, the amendments are widely expected to sail through the legislature.
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By Freeman Makopa
Feb. 20, 2026
Under Clause 2, the Bill would repeal Section 92 of the Constitution, replacing the current popular vote with a parliamentary election process overseen by the chief justice or a designated judge.
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By Miriam Mangwaya
Feb. 13, 2026
Kudakwashe Taimo, a financial analyst at Fincent Securities, said a turnaround remains possible but warned it will be slow and capital-intensive.
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By Mthandazo Nyoni
Feb. 13, 2026
The entity is currently going through a selection process for service providers. Power and water also remain challenges, although they are not as impactful as road infrastructure.
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By Tinashe Kairiza
Feb. 13, 2026
Tongaat, a South African agriculture and agri-processing firm, operates in Zimbabwe through Triangle Limited and Hippo, with the latter listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange.
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By Tatira Zwinoira
Feb. 13, 2026
Schultz allegedly registered 50% of the company’s shares in his own name and the remaining 50% in his wife’s name without the knowledge or consent of the majority shareholders.
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By Mthandazo Nyoni
Feb. 13, 2026
“The question of the constitutionality of the assumption by the first respondent of the office of President cannot arise from these self-evident facts”.
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By Musa Kika
Feb. 13, 2026
His pledge comes as Harare’s decline is visible across the capital, dry taps, sewage spilling into residential streets, uncollected refuse and pothole-scarred roads disrupting traffic and commerce.
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By Freeman Makopa
Feb. 13, 2026
Typically by-passing banks and leaving little or no paper trail, hawala transactions have long been used for remittances across South Asia, the Middle East and parts of Africa.
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By Mthandazo Nyoni
Feb. 13, 2026
TSL is expanding into property development, logistics and industrial infrastructure as it broadens its income streams.
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By Belinda Chiroodza
Feb. 6, 2026
At the centre of the crisis is a dramatic flood of imports over the past two years, according to the CTC.
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By Mthandazo Nyoni
Feb. 6, 2026
HARARE’S crumbling infrastructure and chronic underfunding are steadily weakening Zimbabwe’s main economic engine, a new report has warned.
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By Tatira Zwinoira
Feb. 6, 2026
ZIMBABWE’S construction industry is grappling with mounting financial strain, delayed payments and a deepening loss of skills, even as large infrastructure projects continue across the country
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By Mthandazo Nyoni
Feb. 6, 2026
Helcraw is working in partnership with Chinese technology firm Hangzhou Laison Technology on the project, which received endorsement from the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works
Econet’s market value climbed from US$739,28 million on December 15 to US$1,06 billion as of Thursday this week, adding US$320,72 million in just 52 days
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By Tatira Zwinoira
Feb. 6, 2026
State contractors owed millions of United States dollars for major public infrastructure projects this week demanded urgent legal reforms to criminalise what they described as “fraudulent”
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By Mthandazo Nyoni
Feb. 6, 2026
Tinofirei Carrington Mutanha, a rabbit farmer based in Domboshava’s Showgrounds area, started his journey in December 2023 with just one rabbit, received from a church mate.
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By Staff Writer
Feb. 5, 2026
If confirmed, Sibanda’s appointment would continue a long-standing trend in which retired senior public officials are deployed into strategic civilian roles.
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By Freeman Makopa
Feb. 3, 2026
The defence had argued that the State’s case was vague, disclosed no offence at law, and violated constitutional protections of free expression.
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By Staff Writer
Feb. 3, 2026
Sources said the rift has become sufficiently serious that the party has, on at least two occasions, sent emissaries to Bulawayo to re-engage Mpofu, only to be rebuffed.
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By Freeman Makopa
Feb. 3, 2026
My favourite trip so far has been to Masvingo at Great Zimbabwe. The ancient stone structures are the oldest in sub-Saharan Africa — simply stunning and impressive.
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By Tinashe Kairiza
Jan. 30, 2026
“Export protocols for Zimbabwean avocado and blueberry to China have been finalised, with shipments set to begin in 2026,” the embassy noted.
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By Tinashe Kairiza
Jan. 30, 2026
The bank noted that while central bank buying underpinned gains in 2023 and 2024, the rally has accelerated since 2025 as private investors increasingly compete for limited physical supply.
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By Tatira Zwinoira
Jan. 30, 2026
Presidential adviser Paul Tungwarara recently delivered a blistering address to supporters in Marange, warning against attempts to “buy” the presidency, without naming any individuals.
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By Julia Ndlela
Jan. 23, 2026
The cautious outlook comes as Zimbabwe’s equity market heads into 2026 under growing structural strain.
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By Staff Writer
Jan. 23, 2026
A government circular seen by the Independent explicitly bars councils from disposing of land reserved for community purposes for any use outside local authority functions.
Tungwarara doubled down on his loyalty to Mnangagwa, declaring he was prepared to confront internal opposition “for Vision 2030” and was “ready to die today” for party “order”.
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By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Jan. 23, 2026
Officials concede, however, that enforcement lagged behind regulation, a gap the authority now says it is closing aggressively.
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By Freeman Makopa
Jan. 23, 2026
Civil society organisations, however, warn that without strong legal safeguards, the fund risks mismanagement or political interference.
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By Freeman Makopa
Jan. 23, 2026
The numbers: A surge in performance
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By Mthandazo Nyoni
Jan. 18, 2026
The Pan-African lender cautioned the strategy risks entrenching fiscal vulnerability while quietly transferring control of strategic assets to external financiers.
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By Tatira Zwinoira
Jan. 16, 2026
Analysts said this scenario directly threatens the future benefits of thousands of employees.
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By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Jan. 16, 2026