Zim’s new economic curtain: SI 215 and politics of patronage
Faced with mounting dissent and the surge of a mass‑appeal opposition, the Mugabe administration weaponised land reform to mask its failures and claw back political control.
By Wellington Muzengeza
Jan. 9, 2026
Harare to ban kombis, pirate taxis
Government banned commuter omnibuses during the COVID-19 period, but allowed the vehicles back on the roads after relaxing pandemic regulations.
By Gracious Daniel
Jul. 16, 2025
Small to medium enterprises (SMEs): The heart of entrepreneurship
Zimbabweans need to transform the mindset of being job seekers and to become job creators.
By J.d Chisvo
May. 19, 2024
The rhythm of resilience: A Workers’ Day reflection in Zim
The informal sector became a lifeline for many, but it also exposed them to exploitation, low wages, and precarious working conditions.
By Grace Chirenje
May. 10, 2024
Zim’s future economic policies
There is urgent need to increase the private sector by incorporating Africans into some of these companies, or starting new companies nationally, regionally or internationally.
By Fay Chung
Oct. 20, 2023
Perspectives: Can govt solve teachers’ demand for more pay?
Civil servants comprise more than 60% of the formal economy employees.
By Fay Chung
Mar. 26, 2023
The call for economic and structural reforms in Zim
By scaling down social services, the poor and marginalised communities were disproportionately affected.
By Zvikomborero Sibanda
Jan. 6, 2023
Rural development key to growth
The economy and everything about it must be driven and owned by the people and not just a few individuals as is the case under capitalism.
By Tapiwa Gomo
Dec. 12, 2022
Mr President, you hold on power through brutality
Sadly, the multitude in South Africa, whose residence and work permits will not be renewed beyond their next expiry dates in June next year are dreadful of repatriation.
By Cyprian M Ndawana
Oct. 5, 2022
Tungwarara bags lucrative govt contract… Prevail gets exclusive rights, sparking monopoly fears
Local News
Jan. 9, 2026
SA Hawks’ probe into R1,1bn Zec tender still active … as Zacc ‘clears’ Chivayo without telling Pretoria
Local News
By Julia Ndlela and Tinashe Kairiza
Jan. 9, 2026
Mutapa Investment Fund’s first financials draw mixed feelings
Local News
By Nhau Mangirazi and Tinashe Kairiza
Jan. 9, 2026
