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Ministry, RBZ collide over platinum miners’ payments
Local News
 By Melody Chikono | Oct. 3, 2025
THE Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, weighed down by a US$400 million Afreximbank loan, is struggling to meet local currency obligations.

Factionalism set to dominate imminent Zanu PF conference

 Factionalism set to dominate imminent Zanu PF conference
The levy drew protests from business operators, who questioned the burden placed on them at a time when the economy remains fragile.
By Julia Ndlela and Sydney Kawadza Oct. 3, 2025
Drumbeat of optimism as Zim readies for HIV drug
Drumbeat of optimism as Zim readies for HIV drug
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa Oct. 3, 2025
Labour minister dragged to court
Labour minister dragged to court
By Freeman Makopa Oct. 3, 2025

SAMS confronts growing threats to press freedom
Local News
By Faith Zaba | Oct. 3, 2025

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Latest Stories

Blow for Mutodi as Bitumen World denies extortion claims
By Staff Reporter Oct. 4, 2025
Blow for Mutodi as Bitumen World denies extortion claims
AI is the economy, and failure to adapt is not modern banking: Mutambara
By Mthandazo Nyoni Oct. 4, 2025
AI is the economy, and failure to adapt is not modern banking: Mutambara
Navigating dilemma of make or buy decision analysis in procurement
By Charles Nyika Oct. 3, 2025
Navigating dilemma of make or buy decision analysis in procurement
Scepticism stifling Zim’s pensions sector, FMHL CEO states
By Melody Chikono Oct. 3, 2025
Scepticism stifling Zim’s pensions sector, FMHL CEO states

Local News

IOBZ Banker's Diploma gains UK accreditation

This was revealed by IOBZ vice chairman Elisha Chibvuri on Friday during his welcome remarks at the institute's annual conference, currently underway in Cape Town, South Africa
By Mthandazo Nyoni Oct. 3, 2025
IOBZ Banker's Diploma gains UK accreditation
Adoption of mono-currency must not be rushed: Mbauya
Adoption of mono-currency must not be rushed: Mbauya
By Blessed Ndlovu Oct. 3, 2025
From plastic to magic: The banking renaissance demands invisible, frictionless service
From plastic to magic: The banking renaissance demands invisible, frictionless service
By Mthandazo Nyoni Oct. 3, 2025
Labour minister dragged to court
Labour minister dragged to court
By Freeman Makopa Oct. 3, 2025
SAMS confronts growing threats to press freedom
SAMS confronts growing threats to press freedom
By Faith Zaba Oct. 3, 2025

Health

Early prioritisation of brain health lowers risk of neurological issues
Early prioritisation of brain health lowers risk of neurological issues
By Cimas Jul. 18, 2025
Over-use of antibiotics can result in drug resistant bacteria
By Admin Apr. 14, 2023
Rest, good sleep contribute to better health, happiness
By Admin Feb. 17, 2023

Business Digest

AI is the economy, and failure to adapt is not modern banking: Mutambara

By Mthandazo Nyoni Oct. 4, 2025
Navigating dilemma of make or buy decision analysis in procurement
Navigating dilemma of make or buy decision analysis in procurement
By Charles Nyika Oct. 3, 2025
Scepticism stifling Zim’s pensions sector, FMHL CEO states
Scepticism stifling Zim’s pensions sector, FMHL CEO states
By Melody Chikono Oct. 3, 2025
Optimise financial institutions for developmental aspirations
Optimise financial institutions for developmental aspirations
By Kevin Tutani Oct. 3, 2025
Mukuru projects profitability on new products, technology
Mukuru projects profitability on new products, technology
By Mthandazo Nyoni Oct. 3, 2025
Zimra slaps OK with US$2m penalty amid financial woes
By Tatira Zwinoira Oct. 3, 2025

Editorial comments

Hope for lifting ban on OM, PPC chips
Hope for lifting ban on OM, PPC chips
By The Independent Aug. 26, 2022
Without planes, AirZim board won’t perform wonders
Without planes, AirZim board won’t perform wonders
By The Independent Aug. 5, 2022
Power crisis needs urgent attention
Power crisis needs urgent attention
By The Independent Jul. 29, 2022
Don’t print cash for projects
Don’t print cash for projects
By The Independent Jul. 22, 2022

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Technology

AI’s ChatGPT Pulse: A quiet erosion of privacy

OPENAI’S recent rollout of ChatGPT Pulse, a feature that promises to “work for you overnight” by proactively compiling personalised briefings drawn from your chat history,
By Evans Sagomba Oct. 3, 2025
AI’s ChatGPT Pulse: A quiet erosion of privacy

Best Game Aggregators: Key Features for iGaming Success

Discover the best game aggregators for a scalable iGaming business. Choose the best aggregator for efficiency, scalability, and player engagement.
By Theindependent Sep. 10, 2025
Africa’s new digital workforce: Young minds working globally
By Naison Bangure Jul. 18, 2025
Exploring the vibrant world of sports betting in Ethiopia
By Theindependent Mar. 11, 2024
Satewave churns out power solutions for Zim
By Staff Writer Aug. 15, 2023
Liquid Tech to increase tariffs by 50%
By Staff Writer Mar. 31, 2023

Jotter: Students develop an integrated learning app

A group of over 20 young people from across the Matabeleland region came together to discuss how they and their peers had been affected by this.
By Staff Writer Mar. 17, 2023

Innovative crowd-investing app ‘PiggyBankAdvisor’ launched

Innovation is the systematic practice of developing and marketing breakthrough products and services for adoption by customers.
By Staff Writer Mar. 17, 2023

Sports

Bethpage Black: hole-by-hole course guide for the 2025 Ryder Cup

Bethpage Black: hole-by-hole course guide for the 2025 Ryder Cup
Ryder Cup nerves tend to trigger blurry sensations on the 1st tee
By Staff Reporter Sep. 26, 2025
Simon V. Muzenda Junior Golf Championship returns to Kwekwe
By Sports Reporter Sep. 22, 2025
Simon V. Muzenda Junior Golf Championship returns to Kwekwe
Chimhini to represent Zim
By Staff Reporter Sep. 22, 2025
Chimhini to represent Zim
World Rugby appoint interim board for Zim
By Sportscast Sep. 19, 2025
World Rugby appoint interim board for Zim
Chevrons fine-tune for crucial WC qualifier
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Sep. 12, 2025
Chevrons fine-tune for crucial WC qualifier
Junior Stars shine at Nomads Stroke Play Majors
Junior Stars shine at Nomads Stroke Play Majors
By Sports Reporter Sep. 12, 2025
Wallace edges Muchenje to claim Mzilikazi Classic 2025
Wallace edges Muchenje to claim Mzilikazi Classic 2025
By Sports Reporter Sep. 12, 2025
Raza scales new heights in ICC World Rankings.
Raza scales new heights in ICC World Rankings.
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Sep. 5, 2025

Lifestyle & Art

Right treatment and lifestyle can reduce hay fever effects
 Right treatment and lifestyle can reduce hay fever effects
By Cimas Oct. 3, 2025
Vic Falls Safari Collection team celebrates win at Azta
By Staff Reporter Sep. 19, 2025
Bongo Maffin to headline Tuku fest
By Khumbulani Muleya Sep. 19, 2025
Mukarati headlines Zim Jazz Fest
By Khumbulani Muleya Sep. 12, 2025

Let us break stigma and create safe spaces for help-seeking

 Let us break stigma and create safe spaces for help-seeking
Cimas iGo wellness coach, Chidochashe Makara, believes this theme resonates deeply with the country’s current mental health landscape.
By Cimas Sep. 12, 2025
I wear my culture: Tribute to Zim’s heritage
I wear my culture: Tribute to Zim’s heritage
By Khumbulani Muleya Sep. 5, 2025
Adhere to vital health tips
Adhere to vital health tips
By Cimas Aug. 29, 2025

Environment

Zim to pay 100% of international hunting revenue to communities
 Zim to pay 100% of international hunting revenue to communities
By The Independent
Jun. 10, 2022
Herbicides: Bad news for local food security
By The Independent May. 27, 2022
Dumpsite: Gweru feels the heat
By The Independent May. 13, 2022
Zim to pay 100% of international hunting revenue to communities
By The Independent Jun. 10, 2022
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Videos

Chinese chase away Hurungwe Villagers from homes

By The NewsDay Sep. 26, 2025
Chinese chase away Hurungwe Villagers from homes
Dr Simba Makoni, Ex-Finance Minister and Farmer In Conversation with Trevor
Dr Simba Makoni, Ex-Finance Minister and Farmer In Conversation with Trevor
By The NewsDay Jul. 30, 2025
Edinah Masiyiwa, Executive Director At Women's Action Group In Conversation With Trevor
Edinah Masiyiwa, Executive Director At Women's Action Group In Conversation With Trevor
By The NewsDay Jul. 30, 2025
Fadzayi Mahere, Zimbabwean lawyer and politician In Conversation With Trevor
Fadzayi Mahere, Zimbabwean lawyer and politician In Conversation With Trevor
By The NewsDay Jul. 30, 2025
Tawanda Nyambirai, Lawyer and entrepreneur In Conversation with Trevor
Tawanda Nyambirai, Lawyer and entrepreneur In Conversation with Trevor
By The NewsDay Jul. 30, 2025
Chief Felix Ndiweni, Ntabazinduna chief In Conversation With Trevor
Chief Felix Ndiweni, Ntabazinduna chief In Conversation With Trevor
By The NewsDay Jul. 30, 2025
Winky D, musician and songwriter In Conversation with Trevor
Winky D, musician and songwriter In Conversation with Trevor
By The NewsDay Jul. 30, 2025

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Agriculture

Dock sheep tail to maintain weight

Dock sheep tail to maintain weight
The most common way of docking tails is by using an elastic and expandable latex ring. The rubber ring is expanded with an elastrator and put over the tail, where it is released.
By Kudakwashe Gwabanayi Mar. 22, 2024
Asparagus worth your while (II)
Asparagus worth your while (II)
By Kudakwashe Gwabanayi Mar. 1, 2024
Why it makes sense to farm meat goats
Why it makes sense to farm meat goats
By Shane Brody Jul. 7, 2023
How to start a fish farming business
How to start a fish farming business
By Kudakwashe Gwabanayi May. 26, 2023
Climate change is real, be alert
Climate change is real, be alert
By Kudakwashe Gwabanayi May. 12, 2023

Opinion & Analysis

Crucial role of informal economy
Crucial role of informal economy
By Samuel Wadzai | Oct. 3, 2025
The US: Things to come
The US: Things to come
By Gwynne Dyer | Oct. 3, 2025
Suzuki Super Carry: Business partner that delivers
Suzuki Super Carry: Business partner that delivers
By Andrew Muzamhindo | Oct. 3, 2025
Africa’s message to the world: From UNGA to new shared global future
Africa’s message to the world: From UNGA to new shared global future
By Chenayimoyo Mutambasere | Oct. 3, 2025
Strategy season — Why Zim must unlock actuarial minds
Strategy season — Why Zim must unlock actuarial minds
By Tinashe Mashoko | Oct. 3, 2025

The Standard

Winnie Mashaba jets in Thursday for Mahachi’s live recording and album launch 

South African gospel powerhouse Winnie Mashaba is set to arrive in Zimbabwe on Thursday ahead of Tatenda Mahachi’s highly anticipated live recording and album launch
By Style Reporter Oct. 7, 2025
Winnie Mashaba jets in Thursday for Mahachi’s live recording and album launch 

Fresh blow for Mutodi as Bitumen World denies extortion claims

Political analysts suggested that Mutodi’s public confrontation with a key architect of government economic policy crossed a red line.
By Staff Reporter Oct. 5, 2025
CAPS dents Simba Bhora title ambitions
By Henry Mhara Oct. 5, 2025
Chevrons you beauty!
By Austin Karonga Oct. 5, 2025
DeMbare out of relegation zone
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Oct. 5, 2025
Premium
Govt kickbacks scandal explodes
By Staff Reporter Oct. 5, 2025

Southern Eye

Kaindu makes BF return

Kaindu’s obvious mission will be to claim victory as he seeks the survival of DeMbare from relegation.
By Fortune Mbele 3h ago
Kaindu makes BF return

Bennet inspires Chevrons to the ICC T20 World Cup

It is a story that makes his success today all the more meaningful as Zimbabwe secured their place at next year's ICC T20 World Cup.
By Praise Dlakama 3h ago
Mai Tongogara: Defying odds to nurture women’s football in the Midlands
By Sports Reporters 3h ago
I am willing to pay the price: Mai Mutami
By Alfred Tembo 3h ago
African women redefining representation in global entertainment
By Mthulisi 'khulugatsheni' Ndlovu 4h ago
The Roast of Mambazo and the Maxine Sideshow
By Ink Whispers 4h ago

NewsDay

ZimTrade drives export growth at Global Expo Botswana

ZimTrade drives export growth at Global Expo Botswana
This year’s edition comes at a time of renewed trade momentum between the two neighbours.
By Mthandazo Nyoni 3h ago
ConCourt reserves judgment in HSTV case
By Desond Chingarande 7h ago
ConCourt reserves judgment in HSTV case
RBZ processing inaugural standards certification initiative
By Brent Shamu and Chen Williams and Blessed Ndlovu 7h ago
RBZ processing inaugural standards certification initiative
High Court blocks RioZim from selling assets
By Desmond Chingarande 9h ago
High Court blocks RioZim from selling assets
Mine Entra, AfriConfex 2025 roar to life
By Nizbert Moyo 10h ago
Mine Entra, AfriConfex 2025 roar to life
Teachers censure govt over education sector ills
Teachers censure govt over education sector ills
By Lorraine Muromo 10h ago
Doctors rap govt over sugar tax payout delay
Doctors rap govt over sugar tax payout delay
By Garikai Tunhira 10h ago
Chinhoyi Stars fume over controversial officiating in N’ombeyaora clash
Chinhoyi Stars fume over controversial officiating in N’ombeyaora clash
By Nunurai Jena 10h ago

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