Tobacco average selling price plunges 25%, hurts farmer earnings
“As at day 52, a total of 255,92 million kilogrammes of tobacco had been sold at an average price of US$2,54 per kilogramme,” the 2026 16th post-Cabinet briefing statement read.
By Staff Reporter
May. 28, 2026
Food is back — but can Zimbabweans afford it?
However, harvesting starting in April this year is expected to provide Stressed (IPC Phase 2) conditions in deficit areas, with Minimal (IPC Phase 1) conditions in surplus areas.
By Lesley Kufandada
May. 4, 2026
Poor road network dampens Nkayi bumper season
In Nkayi, the visual evidence of a turnaround is clear; crops are healthy, and livestock—the backbone of the local economy—are in significantly improved condition due to lush grazing.
By Sharon Sibindi
Apr. 5, 2026
Fuel price surge drives the poor deeper into crisis
When President Emmerson Mnangagwa came to power on the back of a November 2017 military coup, he promised a new era of responsiveness and accountability.
By Newsday
Apr. 3, 2026
Churches unite to champion women’s rights
Coordinated by the Gender and Faith Network, churches ranging from apostolic sects and evangelical fellowships to traditional denominations held Purple
By Vanessa Gonye
Mar. 23, 2026
The Persian crisis: A wake up call for Africa
For Africa, this moment must be interpreted correctly. It is not just a crisis happening elsewhere. It is a signal, a warning, and more importantly, an opportunity.
By Edzai Kachirekwa
Mar. 22, 2026
Zim braces for heavy rains, flooding
ZIMBABWE is set to experience heavy rains in the coming days, raising the risk of flooding in parts of the country
By Lesley Kufandada
Mar. 13, 2026
Household income lags despite macro calm
ZIMBABWEAN incomes from most typical livelihood sources continue to remain below average
By Tatira Zwinoira
Mar. 4, 2026
High Court endorses dismissal of Msindo ally
Justice Manzunzu, sitting in chambers, struck the matter off the roll after Masokowere filed an urgent chamber application to block the execution of an earlier judgment that upheld his dismissal.
By Staff Reporter
Feb. 26, 2026
