70 dead as rains wreak havoc
HEAVY rains pounding the country during the 2025-26 season have claimed 70 lives, injured 51 people and destroyed more than 1 000 homesteads, the Department of Civil Protection
Helping hand changes everything
Until next time, thanks for reading this Letter From Zimbabwe now in its 25th year, and my books about life in Zimbabwe, a country in waiting.
By Amh Voices
Jan. 12, 2026
US$1,9m suspected fraudster granted US$300 bail
The accused, Brian Ncube, appeared before Harare magistrate Jessie Kufa, who granted him US$300 bail.
By Desmond Chingarande
Jan. 10, 2026
Retail sector: Critical look at OK Zim and Pick n Pay
Zimbabwe’s retail sector is valued at US$2,5 billion in 2025 (+7% year-on-year).
By Equity Axis
Jan. 9, 2026
Mutapa Investment Fund’s first financials draw mixed feelings
Another financial analyst, who requested anonymity, urged stakeholders to adopt a longer-term view, describing MIF as “still in a formative stage”.
By Nhau Mangirazi and Tinashe Kairiza
Jan. 9, 2026
Zimbos to pay US$15K bond for US visa
“This requirement applies regardless of place of application. A bond does not guarantee visa issuance. If someone pays fees without a consular officer’s direction, the fees will not be returned.
By Brent Shamu
Jan. 8, 2026
The quiet weight of offence and the discipline of letting go
One of the most uncomfortable truths about resentment is that offence is, to a significant degree, a choice. Not the initial sting, perhaps, but the decision to keep it alive.
By Rutendo Kureya
Jan. 6, 2026
US$700m cement project signals Zim’s industrial surge
Chombo said government would ensure the project aligned with Vision 2030, community development goals and environmental standards.
By Obert Siamilandu
Jan. 6, 2026
Veil on Mutapa earnings lifted
Infrastructure, including in information and communication technology and logistics sectors, followed with assets valued at US$4,2 billion, while mineral resources were valued at US$2,4 billion.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Jan. 4, 2026
