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US$5 million Gwanda solar project funds blown on Dubai shoes, America spending spree — Chivayo’s brother

WICKNELL Chivayo’s brother, Joachim, has revealed how the late controversial businessman splashed money meant for the Gwanda solar project, which became the centre of his tenderpreneurship career. In 2015, Chivayo’s...

ZIDO urges shift from remittances to diaspora investment in Zimbabwe

Zimbabweans in the diaspora should be recognised as a vital economic force capable of driving investment and development...

Journalist Musorowegomo Mukosi demands US$200,000 from Grant Thornton partner for snatching his wife

Prominent journalist Musorowegomo Mukosi has demanded US$200,000 in adultery damages from Grant Thornton Zimbabwe partner Kundai Francis Tibugare,...

Mineral exports surge to US$4.7bn as lithium takes lead

Zimbabwe’s mineral export sales more than doubled to US$4.735 billion in the first nine months of 2026, with...

Mnangagwa appoints close ally Tagwirei Minister of Economic Development

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei to Cabinet as Minister of Economic Development. The new ministry was...

US aid cuts drove sharp HIV service drops in Zimbabwe, Uganda — study finds

Bloomberg US funding cuts caused sharp and lasting declines in HIV prevention, testing and treatment services at organisations serving some of the people most vulnerable...

Zimbabwe’s grievance with the USA may soon be addressed as Trump sends team to Harare

Business Insider Africa US-Zimbabwe relations deteriorated after Donald Trump cut aid and US support to African countries, including Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe rejected a US health deal, citing...

‘Coronation of a plunderer’ — Opposition slams Chivayo’s provincial hero status

THE declaration of businessman Wicknell Chivhayo as a Provincial Hero has sparked sharp criticism from the Veteran Activists Association of Zimbabwe (VAAZ), which has...

Severe hailstorm leaves 60 households counting losses in Masvingo

A severe hailstorm that hit Masvingo City on Monday left at least 60 households affected, with homes, vehicles and other property damaged, officials have...

Tourism Ministry seeks ZIG2.29bn for 2027 as pre-budget consultations begin

THE Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry has asked Parliament to back a ZIG2.29 billion funding bid for 2027, despite Treasury setting an indicative...

Mapfumo’s homecoming, a million-dollar olive branch and a botched Mnangagwa meeting 

CHIMURENGA music icon Thomas Mapfumo’s return to Zimbabwe last week marked the end of an eight-year absence from the country. An ardent critic of the...