The price of going to school

This term, the burden is heavier. Fuel prices have surged, and transport operators have responded swiftly, hiking fares with little warning and even less sympathy.
By Sharon Dzingai 17h ago

African pearl: What Ugandan quiet dignity can teach us all

ONE hour on foot through Kampala raised uncomfortable questions, not about Uganda, but about ourselves.

Zim imposes Africa’s heaviest oil price hikes... shocking rip-off exposed in AU, AfDB regional report

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.
By Freeman Makopa 19h ago

Kamombo hails PSL return to Sakubva

He added that the return to Sakubva Stadium restores identity and support for the province’s sole top-flight side.
By Kenneth Nyangani May. 5, 2026

High fuel prices threatening agric output warns ZFU

ZFU said the cost of fuel now affects every stage of production from land preparation and irrigation to harvesting and transportation.
By Donald Nyandoro Apr. 24, 2026

E20: The reality between 20% Ethanol and your 10-year-old car

Introducing E20, a mixture that is 20% ethanol, into these older systems is like asking a marathon runner to perform on a diet they aren’t used to, eventually, things will start to break down.
By Tendai Munhundarima Apr. 20, 2026

Localisation agenda for Zimbabwe’s SMEs

For Zimbabwe, these disruptions are not abstract headlines; they translate into rising costs, delayed imports, and unstable access to key production inputs.
By Farai Chigora and Tabani Moyo Apr. 19, 2026

Mthuli remarks expose troubling disconnect

Ultimately, leadership is not just about making tough economic calls; it is also about communicating them in a way that reflects the realities people face.
By Newsday Apr. 17, 2026

Zimbabweans blast Ncube over ‘drive less’ quip

The comments, shared by NewsDay Zimbabwe on social media, triggered a wave of backlash from citizens already struggling with high transport costs and a rising cost of living.
By Donald Nyandoro Apr. 16, 2026