Economists slam ‘dangerously engineered’ Zimbabwe stability
ZIMBABWE’S much-touted economic calm is not earned but dangerously engineered, three leading economists said this week, warning that tight monetary controls have choked business growth
By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 8, 2026
Gweru cracks whip on illegal push cart operators
Gweru Informal Traders and Hawkers Association chairperson, Lovemore Tingaka, urged the operators to comply with council by laws to help create order in the city.
By Stephen Chadenga
May. 7, 2026
Baboons invade Bulawayo
One Planet Trust said it observed that a significant number of trees were cut down by contractors to pave way for construction of houses.
By MARGARET LUBINDA
Mar. 6, 2026
Academic Mafunga opens elite school in Marondera
Mafunga said the Marondera school is unique as it has STEM [Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics] programmes for female learners.
By Staff Reporter
Jan. 17, 2026
Washington DC Plane Crash Live: Scores feared dead in midair collision between American Airlines jet and Black Hawk helicopter
CBS News reported that a dive team had recovered one of the two data recorders, the so-called black boxes, from the plane.
By Reuters
Jan. 30, 2025
Wholesalers put curbs on informal sector orders
Economist Tony Hawkins said: “Retailers are now allowed to buy direct from industry and manufacturers are allowed to sell to hotels subject to tax compliance.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Jan. 14, 2024
Zimra tightens screws on businesses
The measures also target small businesses and individuals running flea markets, tuckshops, street vendors and hawkers among others.
By Sydney Kawadza
Jan. 4, 2024
Mozambican hustlers take over Hre streets
Driven by the stark economic realities of their homeland, where limited opportunities and civil war cast long shadows, these Mozambicans cross the border in search of a better life.
By Problem Masau
Dec. 27, 2023
Gweru proposes 73% vendor penalty fee hike
Closure of major industries in Gweru, like any other city in the country, has triggered the proliferation of vendors.
By Stephen Chadenga
Nov. 17, 2023
