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Industries reject Zimdollar ‘return’
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 By Shame Makoshori | Sep. 22, 2023
Upheavals on the currency front have given impetus to industries’ view that exclusive trade in the Zimbabwe dollar must not begin as planned in 2025.
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ZimInd takes legal action against parly over CDF

 ZimInd takes legal action against parly over CDF
Parliament refused to release the documents when it was approached by this newspaper in June this year.
By Staff Writer Sep. 22, 2023
Cambria pleads for permission to repatriate Old Mutual shares
Cambria pleads for permission to repatriate Old Mutual shares
By Mthandazo Nyoni Sep. 22, 2023
Tough regulatory costs drain industries
Tough regulatory costs drain industries
By Freeman Makopa Sep. 22, 2023

Currency volatility takes toll on property developers
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By Melody Chikono | Sep. 22, 2023

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Latest Stories

HAZ fundraises for Junior Women World Cup team
By Magreth Ruzvidzo Sep. 22, 2023
HAZ fundraises for Junior Women World Cup team
ICAZ golf tourney raises money for Vimbiso Scholarship Trust Fund
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Sep. 22, 2023
ICAZ golf tourney raises money for Vimbiso Scholarship Trust Fund
How misfortune killed Cheetahs dream
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Politics of ethnicity: Jumping from the pan into the fire
By Arthur Mutambara Sep. 22, 2023
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Local News

Vic Falls ‘conservation’ status comes under Unesco spotlight

At the 45th Unesco World Heritage (WH) Committee conference being held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Victoria Falls was on the agenda over its “conservation” status.
By Tinashe Kairiza Sep. 22, 2023
Vic Falls ‘conservation’ status comes under Unesco spotlight
Beta Holdings’ 180m bricks a year plant set for November
Beta Holdings’ 180m bricks a year plant set for November
By Vincent Mungofa Sep. 22, 2023
Nssa boss quits while on suspension
Nssa boss quits while on suspension
By Freeman Makopa Sep. 22, 2023
Tough regulatory costs drain industries
Tough regulatory costs drain industries
By Freeman Makopa Sep. 22, 2023
Global markets reject govt loan guarantees
Global markets reject govt loan guarantees
By Shame Makoshori Sep. 22, 2023

Health

Over-use of antibiotics can result in drug resistant bacteria
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
Everyone eligible is encouraged to donate blood, help save lives
By The Independent Jun. 10, 2022

Business Digest

Cambria pleads for permission to repatriate Old Mutual shares

By Mthandazo Nyoni Sep. 22, 2023
Currency volatility takes toll on property developers
Currency volatility takes toll on property developers
By Melody Chikono Sep. 22, 2023
Dematerialised securities rise to ZW$5tn
Dematerialised securities rise to ZW$5tn
By Belinda Chiroodza Sep. 22, 2023
‘Govt policies need business support’
‘Govt policies need business support’
By Tatira Zwinoira Sep. 22, 2023
BNC turns to local bank loans
BNC turns to local bank loans
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Sep. 22, 2023
How CPA protects consumers
By Jacob Mutisi Sep. 22, 2023

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

Satewave churns out power solutions for Zim

Satewave Technologies director Xiao Feng said the company has several solar solutions to address the current power challenges.
By Staff Writer Aug. 15, 2023
Satewave churns out power solutions for Zim

Liquid Tech to increase tariffs by 50%

It will be the second increase this year.
By Staff Writer Mar. 31, 2023
Jotter: Students develop an integrated learning app
By Staff Writer Mar. 17, 2023
Innovative crowd-investing app ‘PiggyBankAdvisor’ launched
By Staff Writer Mar. 17, 2023
Meta gives up on NFTs for Facebook and Instagram
By The Verge Mar. 15, 2023
Reasons To Buy Bitcoin From A Trading Platform
By Theindependent Mar. 2, 2023

Why do banks not want people to rely upon cryptocurrencies?

Cryptocurrency transaction volume is much less than the fiat currencies, leading to a lack of liquidity in the market.
By Theindependent Feb. 9, 2023

Top 6 Trends in Cryptography in 2021

It is crypto's highest six trends in 2021. Controllers, conventional monetary organizations, and crypto-organization
By Theindependent Jan. 7, 2023

Sports

HAZ fundraises for Junior Women World Cup team

HAZ fundraises for Junior Women World Cup team
HAZ has come up with a number of initiatives to raise funds for the traveling team including a golf event.
By Magreth Ruzvidzo Sep. 22, 2023
ICAZ golf tourney raises money for Vimbiso Scholarship Trust Fund
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Sep. 22, 2023
ICAZ golf tourney raises money for Vimbiso Scholarship Trust Fund
How misfortune killed Cheetahs dream
By Austin Karonga Sep. 22, 2023
How misfortune killed Cheetahs dream
Muripo prepares for his swansong
By Austin Karonga Sep. 22, 2023
Muripo prepares for his swansong
Zimbabwe-born rugby players who represented different countries
By Theindependent Sep. 16, 2023
Zimbabwe-born rugby players who represented different countries
All set for Africa Sevens
All set for Africa Sevens
By Austin Karonga Sep. 15, 2023
Kwekwe plumber Siyakobo delights in Bata Open triumph
Kwekwe plumber Siyakobo delights in Bata Open triumph
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Sep. 15, 2023
All set for the Royal Harare Jacaranda Challenge
All set for the Royal Harare Jacaranda Challenge
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Sep. 15, 2023

Lifestyle & Art

Zim Jazz Festival roars into life
 Zim Jazz Festival roars into life
By Khumbulani Muleya Sep. 22, 2023
Mokoena explores time, space in latest exhibition
By Khumbulani Muleya Sep. 15, 2023
World’s largest youth music network comes to Harare
By Khumbulani Muleya Sep. 8, 2023
Zim female poets share untold stories in upcoming anthology
By Khumbulani Muleya Sep. 1, 2023

Austria-based Vusa Mkhaya returns for solo showcase

 Austria-based Vusa Mkhaya returns for solo showcase
Mkhaya last performed in Bulawayo in October last year during a gig that was sadly cut short by police.
By Khumbulani Muleya Aug. 18, 2023
Zim poetry off to the moon
Zim poetry off to the moon
By Khumbulani Muleya Aug. 4, 2023
Children’s stories writing contest winners announced
Children’s stories writing contest winners announced
By Khumbulani Muleya Jul. 21, 2023

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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Agriculture

Why it makes sense to farm meat goats

Why it makes sense to farm meat goats
Having farmed Boer goats for a number of years, I have noticed that goats can control dense thickets and even invasive trees.
By Shane Brody Jul. 7, 2023
How to start a fish farming business
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By Kudakwashe Gwabanayi May. 26, 2023
Climate change is real, be alert
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Refrigeration key in farming
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Producers ramp up seed output
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Opinion & Analysis

Politics of ethnicity: Jumping from the pan into the fire
Politics of ethnicity: Jumping from the pan into the fire
By Arthur Mutambara | Sep. 22, 2023
Dissecting Mnangagwa’s new cabinet
Dissecting Mnangagwa’s new cabinet
By Ntando Dumani | Sep. 22, 2023
Muckracker: First Lady of all first ladies
Muckracker: First Lady of all first ladies
By Muckracker | Sep. 22, 2023
How climate change is disrupting food, nutritional security in Zim
How climate change is disrupting food, nutritional security in Zim
By Cliff Chiduku | Sep. 22, 2023
Motoring: Toyota Vitz: One of the best low-cost cars
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By Andrew Muzamhindo | Sep. 22, 2023

The Standard

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Mnangagwa’s Mutapa fiasco raises eyebrows

Veteran economist Tony Hawkins said the government has never understood the role of a sovereign wealth fund.
By Staff Reporters Sep. 24, 2023
Mnangagwa’s Mutapa fiasco raises eyebrows

A derby of goals. . .has provided 13 years of nonstop goals

Dynamos have won two of the last five meetings between the two teams while CAPS United has one win and two other matches ended in a stalemate.
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Sep. 24, 2023
Sir Wicknell gifts ‘Zanu PF’ artists
By Sindiso Dube Sep. 24, 2023
Proplastics charms regional market
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Sep. 24, 2023
Zera bemoans low IPPs success rate
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Sep. 24, 2023
Brito chooses his first Warriors
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Sep. 24, 2023

Southern Eye

Govt rescues Gwanda residents 9 years later

In interviews, beneficiaries expressed hope that the involvement of government would spur progress at last.
By Silas Nkala 9h ago
Govt rescues Gwanda residents 9 years later

Young women projects empower 15K

YW4ED in Bulawayo, local chairperson Sandra Ndebele-Sibindi said young women in Zimbabwe should be empowered to be able to self-sustain by 2030.
By Sharon Sibindi 9h ago
Residents demand collective action towards service delivery
By Innocent Magondo 9h ago
Gwanda show days to increase
By Nizbert Moyo 9h ago
Hwange residents complain over 20 councillors
By Sharon Sibindi Sep. 24, 2023
Three locked up for spate of unlawful entry and theft
By Silas Nkala Sep. 24, 2023

NewsDay

Econet launches Zimbabwe’s first eSIM service

Econet launches Zimbabwe’s first eSIM service
Econet added that a range of new mobile smartphone devices are compatible with the eSIM. 
By Donald Nyandoro 38m ago
Uproar over proposal to lengthen Kenya president's term
By Bbc News 2h ago
Uproar over proposal to lengthen Kenya president's term
Chinese loans to Africa plummet to near two-decade low - study
By Reuters 3h ago
Chinese loans to Africa plummet to near two-decade low - study
Chinese military faces severe problems and challenges
By The Hongkong Post 5h ago
Chinese military faces severe problems and challenges
Harare cllrs blow US$20K in 4 days
By Kenneth Nyangani 9h ago
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Harare cllrs blow US$20K in 4 days
Govt turns heat on errant schools
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Govt turns heat on errant schools
By Lorraine Muromo 9h ago
Chemhanza expels 30 pupils over violence
Chemhanza expels 30 pupils over violence
By Lorraine Muromo 9h ago
CBZ keeps hawk’s eye on global interest rates
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By Tafadzwa Mhlanga 9h ago

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