Harare businessman acquitted in US$1 million fraud case
By Staff Reporter Harare – Harare businessman Luka Ignatius Fabris, previously convicted in a US$1 million fraud case, has been acquitted by the High Court following a successful appeal. Fabris, who was jointly charged with his company Spartan Security, had been found guilty by magistrate Feresi Chakanyuka earlier this year. However, High Court Justices Happias […]
Zimbabwe introduces “fat tax” and gambling levies as government seeks new revenue streams
By Staff Reporter Harare – Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube unveiled a series of new taxes on Thursday, including a “fast food fat tax,” levies on betting winnings, and stricter tax compliance measures for small businesses, as the government seeks innovative ways to boost revenue amid fiscal challenges. In his 2025 national budget statement, Ncube […]
Zimbabwe’s working class face more hardships as 2025 budget taxes salaries below poverty line
By Staff Reporter Harare – Zimbabwe’s working class is set to endure another challenging year as Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube’s 2025 National Budget pegs the income tax-free threshold at a mere US$103, a figure far below the country’s rising cost of living. Already grappling with low wages that fall significantly below the Poverty Datum […]
Vice president Chiwenga officially opens Regional Construction Industry
By Staff Reporter Harare – Vice president Constantino Chiwenga, on Thursday morning officially opened the innagural Regional Construction Summit in Victoria Falls. Hosted by Zimbabwe Builders Construction Association (ZBCA), the summit has attracted delegates from across the region, amongst them are representatives from South Africa and Zambia construction associations members. Runnimg under the theme Leveraging […]
Zimbabwe’s power crisis casts shadow over national budget presentation
By Staff Reporter Harare – President Emmerson Mnangagwa exited the New Parliament Building in darkness after attending the 2025 National Budget presentation by Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube. The blackout occurred as Ncube concluded his budget speech in Mt Hampden, just outside Harare. The outage, which plunged the entire Parliament precinct into darkness, highlighted […]
Wicknell Chivayo’s brother nabbed with R15 million gold in South Africa
By ZimLive JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – A 33-year-old Zimbabwean man has been arrested by South African police for illegal possession of gold worth R15 million. Joacham Chivayo, the young brother of controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo, was detained at Helderwyk Estate in Johannesburg on Tuesday while looking for a buyer for the gold, thought to have […]
Harare Shutdown: Jah Prayzah set to Ignite explosive end-of-year gig
By Arts Reporter Harare- Multi-award-winning contemporary musician Mukudzeyi Mukombe, popularly known as Jah Prayzah, is set to headline what promises to be an electrifying concert this Saturday at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC). The event, dubbed Harare Shutdown, is poised to be the highlight of the season, featuring a star-studded lineup that includes […]
Timba, 34 CCC members released on wholly suspended sentence
By Staff Reporter Timba, 34 CCC members released on suspended sentence Harare – Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) faction leader Jameson Timba and 34 party activists received wholly suspended sentences on Wednesday following their conviction last week for convening an unsanctioned gathering. The veteran opposition politician and his allies had endured over five months in […]
Supreme Court upholds ruling against Buchwa Iron Ore mining company
By Staff Reporter Harare – The Supreme Court of Zimbabwe has definitively dismissed an appeal by Buchwa Iron Ore Mining Company (Pvt) Ltd, affirming a lower court’s decision that rejected the company’s claim to ownership over a stockpile of iron ore fines. The dispute centered on the ownership of the iron ore fines, which were […]
Harare residents face strict dog ownership rules
By Staff Reporter Harare – Harare City Council (HCC), has issued a stern warning to residents about strict dog ownership regulations. According to the Harare Dog and Licensing Control By-laws, individuals residing in properties smaller than 2000 square meters, including areas like Budiriro, Glen Norah, Warren Park, Westlea, and Avondale, are limited to owning a […]
