How Zim’s second-hand car boom is fuelling a hidden waste crisis
Customs officials at ports like Beitbridge and Chirundu are primarily tasked with assessing duty, checking for stolen vehicles, and ensuring documentation is in order.
By Nunurai Jena
Jan. 25, 2026
Zim eyes homegrown grains to cut US$2bn import bill
With Zimbabwe spending over US$2 billion a year on imported grains and oilseeds, officials argue that domestic production could meet much of the demand.
By SIMBARASHE SITHOLE
Jan. 12, 2026
Beitbridge chaos avoidable
On the Zimbabwean side, motorists were said to be spending up to more than nine hours in queues to obtain temporary import permits (TIP) for their foreign-registered cars.
By Southern Eye
Dec. 17, 2025
Bank employee duped in a car deal
Shylock Chiombe was released on US$100 bail and advised to reside at the same address until the matter is finalised.
By TREVOR MUTSVAIRO
Nov. 26, 2025
Zimbabwe cuts dairy imports
The success is attributed to a government-led agricultural sector revival, focusing on improving farm productivity and supporting smallholder farmers.
By Tatenda Kunaka
Nov. 13, 2025
Zim to host major Africa trade fair from 2029
The announcement, made recently in Cairo, Egypt, positions Zimbabwe as the fixed base for Africa’s premier trade event, a key platform for advancing the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement.
By Staff Reporter
Oct. 31, 2025
South Africa welcomes Zimbabwe’s lift of maize importation ban
The South African government has welcomed Zimbabwe’s decision to lift the ban on the importation of maize and other grains.
By Silas Nkala
Oct. 27, 2025
CZR opposes proposed textile, clothing import licensing regime
THE Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers (CZR) has strongly opposed a proposed textile and clothing import licensing regime, warning that the move would increase costs
By Business Reporter
Oct. 2, 2025
PPC rebounds after Zim tariff move
Volumes at Zimbabwe’s biggest cement maker, PPC, rose by 22% during the four months ended July 31, 2025, as demand surged, boosted by a 30% tariff on imports introduced in May
By CHEN WILLIAMS
Sep. 26, 2025
