Criminal enterprise embedded within public infrastructure

In 2021, Boshoff Drive, that critical artery cutting through Sunningdale in Harare and stretching to Simon Mazorodze Road in Houghton Park, stood as a symbol of renewal.
By Shame Makoshori Apr. 24, 2026

Zimbabwe @ 46 and still going strong

Thousands of gallant freedom fighters lost their lives and others lost limbs in the quest for freedom.  
By Vanessa Gonye Apr. 18, 2026

Treasury delays suffocate roads contractors, cripple projects... bankruptcy, lawsuits, asset seizures threaten small firms

Many of these contractors poured personal capital and bank loans into the projects, expecting prompt settlements that never came.
By Melody Chikono and Freeman Makopa Oct. 10, 2025

Zinara disburses ZiG6,1bn for road works

THE Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) says it has disbursed ZiG6,1 billion for roadworks across the country, a move that is directly funding critical infrastructure projects
By Staff Reporter Sep. 15, 2025

No road! Crumbling highway derails Zim’s tourism boom... fortunes lost during Easter rush as govt neglects critical route

The neglect has come at a cost. Lives have been lost — twisted metal carcasses along the highway tell the story.
By Shame Makoshori Jun. 6, 2025

Threat to industrialisation

RBZ governor John Mushayavanhu knows better than most the dangers of an uncontrolled money supply — he lived through 2008.
By Shame Makoshori May. 16, 2025
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Govt procurement gobbles US$19bn

This translates to an average of US$3,8 billion spent annually on government suppliers — many of whom have been accused of manipulating tenders to inflate costs.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Mar. 21, 2025

MPs pile pressure on govt to fix Mat’land roads

The calls to fix roads in the region have grown louder amid concerns that some of them were established before the country’s independence more than 40 years ago
By Nizbert Moyo May. 28, 2024

Govt puts contractors on notice for shoddy work

Of major concern is that the companies contracted to work on the roads are taking too long to complete the projects.
By Staff Reporter May. 14, 2024