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 […]
Netone champions connectivity and digital inclusion in Zimbabwe
By Staff Reporter HARARE — NetOne, one of Zimbabwe’s leading telecommunications companies, in its maiden media strategy engagement in 2026, on Tuesday engaged the country’s leading digital publishers, content creators, podcasters and bloggers. The engagement positioned digital connectivity and data access at the centre of national conversations on access to information, freedom of expression and […]
Mutapa Investment Fund restructures mining portfolio, launches standalone gold unit as Kuvimba exits
By Staff Reporter HARARE — The Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF), Zimbabwe’s sovereign wealth fund now overseeing all state-owned enterprises, has announced a sweeping restructuring of its mining portfolio, starting with the establishment of a standalone gold business to anchor a new commodity-focused operating model. MIF chief investment officer Simbarashe Chinyemba told journalists at a briefing hosted […]
Mnangagwa defends land reform as vital redress to colonial injustices at Dubai Summit
By Staff Reporter HARARE — President Emmerson Mnangagwa has defended Zimbabwe’s land reform programme as an essential effort to correct colonial and historical injustices, underscoring the country’s diplomatic engagement at the World Governments Summit in Dubai this week. Addressing international audiences in the United Arab Emirates, Mnangagwa framed the redistribution of land from white minority settlers to […]
Mnangagwa rejects East–West binaries, says Zim will “please ourselves” as sanctions push Harare to diversify global partnerships
By Victor Fanuel HARARE— President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said Zimbabwe is pursuing a sovereign, interest-driven relationship agenda with the international community, rejecting ideological alignment with either Western or Eastern powers. He said the approach underpins the country’s intensified diplomatic re-engagement and investment outreach amid deep-seated economic challenges induced by US-led sanctions. Speaking at the World Governments […]
Manyaya appointed ZTA boss, ends two-year leadership gap
I’m By Staff Reporter HARARE — Dr George Manyaya has been appointed as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA). His appointment will take effect from February 1, 2026, ending a vacancy that had lasted for nearly two years. Manyaya’s professional career spans extensive stakeholder relations, corporate communications, and strategic leadership. […]
Tagwirei linked to potential OK Zimbabwe takeover as board changes signal strategic shift
By Staff Reporter Harare — Developments at struggling Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed retailer OK Zimbabwe have intensified speculation that businessman Kuda Tagwirei may be positioning himself for a larger strategic role, following recent board changes and shifts in the company’s shareholding structure. Long-serving board chairperson Herbert Nkala has stepped down after 13 years, creating space for new […]