South Africa and Zimbabwe have identified the construction of the Third Limpopo Bridge and the operationalisation of the Beitbridge One Stop Border Post as key projects in efforts to turn their
Millennium Heights, one of Harare's flagship premium residential developments, is set to reach another milestone on Monday with the official handover of Block 4, popularly known as ED Block, to new
A Mberengwa man has been jailed for 17 years after he was convicted of raping a sex worker twice in one night. The National Prosecuting Authority confirmed the sentence, saying 23-year-old Nkululeko Moyo from Mapfumo village under Chief Mutevaidze was convicted on two counts of rape by the Zvishavane Regional…
The City of Harare has ordered all property owners and occupiers to repair dilapidated and unsightly buildings and surroundings or face enforcement action. In a public notice issued on 19 August, Acting Town Clerk Warren Chiwawa said all properties within the city must be maintained in a safe, structurally sound,…
Defence Minister Oppah Muchinguri says she is not in contempt of court for failing to pay US$25,000 in compensation to a victim injured during the army shootings in central Harare on 1 August 2018. Muchinguri said payment is awaiting approval from Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube, who she said is the responsible…
Police reportedly foiled an apparent attempt by in-laws of Collins Mnangagwa to flee Zimbabwe as authorities investigate alleged money laundering. Collins is the twin son of President Emmerson Mnangagwa and First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa. According to ZimLive, a private jet that was due to fly the mother and sister of…
Three people died following a head-on collision along the Mutare–Burma Valley Road, police have confirmed. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said the accident happened at the 19-kilometre peg on 19 August. It involved a Toyota Wish carrying nine passengers and a Nissan NV350 travelling in the opposite direction with…
The City of Harare will shut down water supplies to the entire city for three days to allow for urgent repairs and cleaning at its main water facilities. The council said the planned disruption, which had been scheduled for 14 to 16 August, has been postponed to this week. It will now take place from
Bulawayo residents have used the launch of a new Citizen Engagement Scorecard to raise concerns over the deteriorating state of the city’s roads, saying potholes are damaging vehicles and making it difficult to access essential
The Zimbabwean government is preparing to regulate e-hailing services such as InDrive, Bolt and Tap and Go, amid concerns over lost revenue and the absence of a clear legal framework governing the
By Kuda Pembere Zimbabwe’s progress in reducing maternal mortality must now be matched by stronger efforts to save newborns, with researchers in obstetrics and gynaecology challenged to move beyond scientific papers and produce evidence-based solutions that can be translated into health policies and practical…
A man believed to be in his early 30s sparked panic at the Kwekwe City Council dump site after scavengers mistook his legs, which were sticking out of a heap of rubbish, for those of a dead person. The man, who is alleged to be battling drug addiction, is said to have climbed into a
Spanish coach Ramon Catala has been unveiled as the new head coach of Zimbabwe's senior men's national football team, the Warriors.Catala will be assisted by compatriot Marc Sanchez, while former
The Government has introduced a medicine tracking system to curb the theft of drugs from public hospitals and their alleged resale through private pharmacies.Deputy Health Minister Sleiman Kwidini
The Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training has invited members of the public to attend the First Lady's Doek and Zambia Drive scheduled for Friday at the Zimbabwe
CLOUDINE MATOLA The Treasury has rejected claims of a tax compliance crisis in Zimbabwe, accusing blue-chip companies of using an aggressive campaign to turn disputes over legacy tax liabilities into a national controversy, Business Times can report. Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion permanent…
LIVINGSTONE MARUFU Business leaders, banks and economists are pressing Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor Dr John Mushayavanhu to cut lending rates and ease monetary conditions, arguing that the next phase of economic policy must convert hard-won stability into investment, productivity and growth, Business Times…
STAFF WRITER Cabinet has approved the restructuring of power utility ZESA Group, paving the way for a more integrated , commercially viable electricity utility as the government seeks to strengthen the power sector’s financial position and attract fresh investment. The restructuring will consolidate generation,…
TARISAI MAKUNI On August 13, 2026, the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) revised its market capitalisation methodology for cross-listed issuers, triggering a near doubling of its reported market value to US$7.74bn. Under the revised methodology, the VFEX now calculates the market capitalisation of cross-listed…
CLOUDINE MATOLA Zimbabwe’s manufacturing exports account for less than 10% of total exports, highlighting the country’s failure to translate its manufacturing capacity, entrepreneurial potential and trade agreements into meaningful export market penetration, the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) has said.…
STAFF WRITER On the back of its return to profitability, Zimplow Holdings is in discussions with various firms over a potential acquisition, Business Times can report. The transaction could mark another phase in the repositioning of the diversified industrial group, which has spent the past year restructuring its…
By Dr Philimon Chitagu (PhD) There are moments in the life of every organisation when leadership must deliver a “giraffe kick”. The image is powerful. A newborn giraffe enters the world in an uncomfortable way. It falls to the ground, and its mother stimulates it to rise and begin moving. The lesson often drawn from
RUMBIDZAI MASHAYAHANYA Intra-African trade is projected to reach US$230bn in 2026, up roughly 10% from the previous year, as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) moves from signing agreements to actual implementation. The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System is now operational and expected to reduce…
By Kuda Pembere Nineteen specialists in obstetrics and gynaecology have graduated from the East, Central and Southern Africa College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ECSACOG), with 12 of them coming from Zimbabwe. A further 27 fellows and members were inducted into the college, marking a significant milestone in the…
By Michael Gwarisa Population Services Zimbabwe (PSZ) has opened a new clinic in Harare’s Central Business District, expanding access to sexual and reproductive health, primary healthcare and non-communicable disease services for people who live and work in the city centre. The clinic, located at Eastgate Mall, will…
By Michael Gwarisa A nurse-led outreach programme in rural Zimbabwe screened more than 1,100 women living with HIV for cervical cancer in a year, with seven in 10 accessing the service through outreach clinics, new data has shown. The programme, implemented through Kamutsenzere Rural Health Centre and nine outreach…
By Michael Gwarisa Africa is preparing to write a new chapter in its public health story—one defined less by dependency and vulnerability and increasingly by African leadership, science, innovation and the determination to take ownership of the continent’s health future. That ambition will take centre stage when the…
By Michael Gwarisa For 22 years, Martha Tholanah has lived with HIV. When she was diagnosed on January 3, 2003, the future looked bleak. She had fallen ill and gone for an HIV test shortly before starting a new job. Her CD4 count was just 31, indicating severe immune suppression at a time when
By Michael Gwarisa For decades, the condom has been one of the most recognisable symbols of the global fight against HIV. Cheap, effective and relatively easy to distribute, condoms have been at the centre of prevention programmes that helped drive down new HIV infections across the world. But a new UNAIDS report is…
By Staff Reporter The Ministry of Health and Child Care has dismissed as false a social media message claiming that Zimbabwe is recording a resurgence in COVID-19 cases and deaths. The ministry said claims of COVID-19 deaths at Mpilo Central Hospital and alleged cases at Salem Gama Central Hospital were untrue and did…