Rufaro Marketing targets digital revenue systems, stadium revival under Chimbalu
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — Newly appointed Rufaro Marketing chief executive officer Ngoni Chimbalu says his administration will prioritise aggressive revenue reforms, infrastructure rehabilitation and strategic private sector partnerships as part of an ambitious plan to revive the City of Harare-owned entity within its first 100 days. Chimbalu takes over at a time when Rufaro […]
TIMB debunks tobacco floors closure rumours as farmers pocket US$561 million
By Staff Reporter HARARE — The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) has dismissed circulating claims that tobacco auction floors have closed, insisting the 2026 marketing season remains active as tobacco deliveries and farmer earnings continue to surge. In a statement issued Wednesday, TIMB said reports spreading on social media alleging an early shutdown of selling […]
We are not reversing the land reform – says Agriculture Minister on return of 67 farms
By Staff Reporter HARARE — GOVERNMENT has explained that the recently announced return of 67 farms to white farmers does not reflect a reversal of Zimbabwe’s Land Reform Programme but a move to settle outstanding legal and constitutional obligations. Following the announcement, government critics had interpreted the move as a reversal of the late 90s to […]
Zimbabwe moves to reverse land reform seizures, return 67 foreign-owned farms in policy shift
By Victor Fanuel HARARE – The Government of Zimbabwe has announced plans to return 67 farms previously seized from foreign nationals during the early 2000s land reform programme, marking a significant policy shift aimed at strengthening international relations and advancing economic re-engagement efforts. Agriculture Minister Anxious Masuka told Parliament that the properties, owned by nationals from […]
Chimbalu appointed Rufaro Marketing CEO
By Staff Reporter HARARE — Rufaro Marketing, a strategic business unit of the Harare City Council, has appointed its Finance Director, Ngoni Chimbalu, as the new Chief Executive Officer, a move stakeholders believe will inject fresh energy into the entity. The elevation was announced during a performance contract signing ceremony held in the capital, attended by […]
Maggots in Coke: Delta blames counterfeits as trial gets underway
By Staff Reporter HARARE — Zimbabwe’s biggest beverage manufacturer, Delta Corporation, has shifted the spotlight onto the country’s growing counterfeit goods market as it fights allegations that a bottle of Coca-Cola sold in Harare was contaminated with maggots. The trial underway before magistrate on Thursday, centres on claims by Harare resident Shepherd Mukonomera that he […]
ZMF scores win as government standardises rural councils’ mining levies
By Staff Reporter GOVERNMENT has moved to standardise land development levies charged by Rural District Councils (RDCs) on mining operations, ending years of inconsistent and often unpredictable fees. The reform is expected to ease the burden on miners, particularly small-scale operators who have struggled with varying charges across districts. Cabinet approved this following sustained lobbying […]
Mangwana fires back at Chinese over mineral policy row
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — Information ministry permanent secretary Nick Mangwana has defended the government’s decision to tighten control over mineral exports. Mangwana’s response was widely interpreted as a reply to remarks by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Zimbabwe, which critics say were a veiled warning to boycott investment following new […]
Public Outcry as ZERA announces shock fuel price hike above the SADC region
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — Public outrage has erupted after the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) announced another fuel price increase, the second this month, amid growing concern over the rising cost of living. This latest adjustment has pushed fuel prices in Zimbabwe above those in neighbouring Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries, making them the […]
NetOne dismisses claims senior executives are ‘on the run’, reaffirms commitment to digital transformation
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — NetOne, one of the country’s leading telecommunications companies, has dismissed false and misleading reports circulating on social media alleging that two of its senior executives are “on the run.” The company described the claims as inaccurate and inconsistent with its governance standards. NetOne, in a press statement issued on Tuesday, urged […]