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Liquidity crunch hits stockbroking firms
Local News
 By Mthandazo Nyoni | Apr. 11, 2025
He spoke after SecZim’s 2024 fourth quarter update said dealerships were struggling to break even.

Zim’s US$5bn energy funding gap faces reality check

 Zim’s US$5bn energy funding gap faces reality check
The Zimbabwe Joint SDG Renewable Energy project coordinator, Marvin Matongo said the fund is set to impact on Sustainable Development Goals. 
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Apr. 11, 2025
Complaints commission probes police brutality
Complaints commission probes police brutality
By Tinashe Kairiza Apr. 11, 2025
Hunt for US$5m Harare Quarry looters underway
Hunt for US$5m Harare Quarry looters underway
By Freeman Makopa Apr. 11, 2025

Gold investor’s Nasdaq listing plan hits snag
Business Digest
By Business Reporter | Apr. 11, 2025

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Latest Stories

Zim ladies team second at regional tourney
By Zimsportlive Apr. 11, 2025
Zim ladies team second at regional tourney
Healthy beginnings, fragile systems: Antenatal care should become a national priority in Zim
By Cimas Apr. 11, 2025
Healthy beginnings, fragile systems: Antenatal care should become a national priority in Zim
Fond farewell for Coventry
By Khumbulani Muleya Apr. 11, 2025
Fond farewell for Coventry
Moving from good to great through procurement process improvement
By Charles Nyika Apr. 11, 2025
Moving from good to great through procurement process improvement

Local News

Zim diaspora could provide a path towards national renewal

It was a substantial portion of their gross domestic product (GDP).
By Hilary Wilson Apr. 11, 2025
Zim diaspora could provide a path towards national renewal
Govt reviews cost of doing business  for IPPs
Govt reviews cost of doing business  for IPPs
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Apr. 11, 2025
Collaborate to beneficiate lithium: Mines ministry 
Collaborate to beneficiate lithium: Mines ministry 
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Apr. 11, 2025
Tender system overhaul meant to disarm corrupt looters: Praz CEO...more firewalls lined up to flash out shady deals
Tender system overhaul meant to disarm corrupt looters: Praz CEO...more firewalls lined up to flash out shady deals
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Apr. 11, 2025
Fastjet launches the Harare-Lusaka route
Fastjet launches the Harare-Lusaka route
By Julia Ndlela Apr. 11, 2025

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

We will halt rapid mushrooming of service stations in Harare: Mafume

By Freeman Makopa Apr. 11, 2025
Counterfeit crisis a big threat to economy
Counterfeit crisis a big threat to economy
By Staff Reporter Apr. 11, 2025
Huge progress in reducing unclaimed shares
Huge progress in reducing unclaimed shares
By Blessed Ndlovu Apr. 11, 2025
Canadian firm LARC makes headway in lithium mining
Canadian firm LARC makes headway in lithium mining
By Tatira Zwinoira Apr. 11, 2025
Banks automate, phase out traditional roles
Banks automate, phase out traditional roles
By Ashton Ndakusiya Apr. 11, 2025
Gold investor’s Nasdaq listing plan hits snag
By Business Reporter Apr. 11, 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

Exploring the vibrant world of sports betting in Ethiopia

While the allure of sports betting is undeniable, it's crucial to approach it with caution and responsibility.
By Theindependent Mar. 11, 2024
Exploring the vibrant world of sports betting in Ethiopia

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
Liquid Tech to increase tariffs by 50%
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

Another fundamental reason behind getting the coins from this particular space is that it provides
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

Sports

Zim ladies team second at regional tourney

Zim ladies team second at regional tourney
Zimbabwe finished the tournament with a gross total of 490 from their two best scores over three days, 40 strokes behind South Africa on 450.
By Zimsportlive Apr. 11, 2025
Women’s football in sponsorship adventure
By Austin Karonga Apr. 11, 2025
Women’s football in sponsorship adventure
All set for Masvingo Golf Tournament
By Linda Munyama Apr. 11, 2025
All set for Masvingo Golf Tournament
Krog finishes as highest ranked Zim on Sunshine Tour
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Apr. 4, 2025
Krog finishes as highest ranked Zim on Sunshine Tour
Shijie Li basks in Mawegu triumph
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Apr. 4, 2025
Shijie Li basks in Mawegu triumph
CBZ boost for Zim chess
CBZ boost for Zim chess
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Apr. 4, 2025
Zim crick team set for thrilling winter season
Zim crick team set for thrilling winter season
By Kevin Mapasure Mar. 28, 2025
Chatora takes part in historic South Africa Open in Durban courtesy of Bard Santner’s Golf Challenge
Chatora takes part in historic South Africa Open in Durban courtesy of Bard Santner’s Golf Challenge
By Own Correspondent Mar. 26, 2025

Lifestyle & Art

Healthy beginnings, fragile systems: Antenatal care should become a national priority in Zim
 Healthy beginnings, fragile systems: Antenatal care should become a national priority in Zim
By Cimas Apr. 11, 2025
Fond farewell for Coventry
By Khumbulani Muleya Apr. 11, 2025
High cholesterol levels could cause serious health issues
By Cimas Apr. 4, 2025
Mutize makes triumphant return to Sofar Sounds Harare’s 18th edition
By Staff Writer Apr. 4, 2025

Hair, hustle and high society: The Hairdresser of Harare

 Hair, hustle and high society: The Hairdresser of Harare
What happens when the queen of the salon suddenly finds herself dethroned in a city where competition is a matter of survival?
By Ashleigh Chambeni Mar. 28, 2025
Film festival celebrates women
Film festival celebrates women
By Khumbulani Muleya Mar. 28, 2025
Matobo’s earth colours inspire fashion and lifestyle trends
Matobo’s earth colours inspire fashion and lifestyle trends
By Khumbulani Muleya Mar. 21, 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

Kirsty Coventry, minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation In Conversation With Trevor

By The NewsDay Mar. 26, 2025
Kirsty Coventry, minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation In Conversation With Trevor
Dr. Ignatius Mabasa, storyteller, writer and academic In Conversation With Trevor
Dr. Ignatius Mabasa, storyteller, writer and academic In Conversation With Trevor
By The NewsDay Mar. 26, 2025
Senator David Coltart, Mayor Of Bulawayo In Conversation With Trevor #BulawayoSeries
Senator David Coltart, Mayor Of Bulawayo In Conversation With Trevor #BulawayoSeries
By The NewsDay Aug. 18, 2024
Victor Mapunga, Founder & CEO Of FlexID Technologies In Conversation With Trevor
Victor Mapunga, Founder & CEO Of FlexID Technologies In Conversation With Trevor
By The NewsDay Aug. 18, 2024
Dr Joseph Kanyekanye, Executive Chairman of Alliance Holdings In Conversation
Dr Joseph Kanyekanye, Executive Chairman of Alliance Holdings In Conversation
By The NewsDay Jun. 27, 2024
Kathy Mwanza, Founder & Managing Director Of Cake Fairy In Conversation With Trevor
Kathy Mwanza, Founder & Managing Director Of Cake Fairy In Conversation With Trevor
By The NewsDay Jun. 6, 2024
Brian Munyawarara, Founder and CEO of Raysun Capital In Conversation With Trevor
Brian Munyawarara, Founder and CEO of Raysun Capital In Conversation With Trevor
By The NewsDay Jun. 4, 2024

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Councils achieve record Zinara funds uptake in 2024
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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

Moving from good to great through procurement process improvement
Moving from good to great through procurement process improvement
By Charles Nyika | Apr. 11, 2025
Reflections from Global AI Summit on Africa in Kigali
Reflections from Global AI Summit on Africa in Kigali
By Chenayi Mutambasere | Apr. 11, 2025
Rethinking national economic development: Mindset shift (II)
Rethinking national economic development: Mindset shift (II)
By Fungisai Nota | Apr. 11, 2025
The silent crisis stealing Zim’s future
The silent crisis stealing Zim’s future
By Sharon Dzingayi | Apr. 11, 2025
Power, access to power vital currencies
Power, access to power vital currencies
By Gloria Ndoro-mkombachoto | Apr. 11, 2025

The Standard

Premium

2030 fallout: Chiwenga warns Mnangagwa ally

Chiwenga was in Gweru last Wednesday to officially hand over the Independence Day flame to Midlands province where Ncube, popularly known as Mudha, was the host.
By Nqobani Ndlovu 1h ago
2030 fallout: Chiwenga warns Mnangagwa ally
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Mnangagwa’s draconian NGOs law backfires

EU ambassador to Zimbabwe Jobst von Kirchmann yesterday said the signing of the law had reinforced negative trends on governance.
By Miriam Mangwaya 2h ago
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Chamisa says stands for MPs part of ED2030 plot
By Miriam Mangwaya 2h ago
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Zimbabwe gets huge UNDP boost for renewable energy
By Donald Nyandoro 2h ago
Chillmaster's smash hit depicts midweek horror incident
By Style Reporter 2h ago
A way out of the crisis: Prominent Zimbabweans revive push for alternative to elections
By Nqobani Ndlovu 2h ago

Southern Eye

Bulawayo cracks down against gold panners

Gold panners are threatening the city’s water sources by not only causing siltation, but also polluting dams.
By Silas Nkala 2h ago
Bulawayo cracks down against gold panners

Bulawayo City Council seeks ideas to revive city’s industries

Zhou acknowledged the technological disruptions to the local economy, saying this required renewal and new strategies.
By Mthulisi Bright 2h ago
Beitbridge accident victim’s life ruined
By Margaret Lubinda 2h ago
Diasporan finds new home for Byo orphans
By Margaret Lubinda Apr. 12, 2025
Mining firm files complaint against violent bogus cops
By Silas Nkala Apr. 12, 2025
Kariba villagers face water challenges, risk attack by wild animals
By Silas Nkala Apr. 12, 2025

NewsDay

Former Highlanders FC CEO granted bail over alleged US$5,000 fraud

Former Highlanders FC CEO granted bail over alleged US$5,000 fraud
Brian Moyo was represented by Messrs Ndlovu Mehluli and Partners through Nxumalo and Ncube
By Sports Reporter 13h ago
Zim banks on Afreximbank trade centres to drive sustainable growth
By Business Reporter 15h ago
Zim banks on Afreximbank trade centres to drive sustainable growth
CCC politicians face ‘blacklist’ over #ED2030 campaign
By Takudzwa Munemo Apr. 12, 2025
CCC politicians face ‘blacklist’ over #ED2030 campaign
Making the most of holiday break
By Elizabeth “bessie” Masiya Apr. 12, 2025
Making the most of holiday break
Sending money among groceries? Maid cries foul after son’s exam fees vanishes
By Evans Mathanda Apr. 12, 2025
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Sending money among groceries? Maid cries foul after son’s exam fees vanishes
The rise of Awa Khiwe: The Rap Gandanga of Zim hip-hop
The rise of Awa Khiwe: The Rap Gandanga of Zim hip-hop
By Mcpotar - Born A Sage Apr. 12, 2025
Emphasis of the Gospel of Christ
Emphasis of the Gospel of Christ
By Erasmus Makarimayi Apr. 12, 2025
Mapeza preaches patience
Mapeza preaches patience
By Terry Madyauta Apr. 12, 2025

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