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US$2,2 million payout to Chinese firm raises stink
Local News
 By Tinashe Kairiza and Julia Ndlela | Mar. 7, 2025
However, questions continue to linger over the transparency of the transaction. 
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Foreign companies swoop on Zim for mergers

 Foreign companies swoop on Zim for mergers
Another major transaction under consideration is a proposed merger between South African firm Lactalis SA and Nestlé Zimbabwe.
By Mthandazo Nyoni and Freeman Makopa Mar. 7, 2025
Markets bullish as old guard returns to OK supermarkets
Markets bullish as old guard returns to OK supermarkets
By Julia Ndlela Mar. 7, 2025
Geza expelled from Zanu PF
Geza expelled from Zanu PF
By Julia Ndlela and Tinashe Kairiza Mar. 7, 2025

Inside abandoned mega acquisitions...regulator explains tough stance on CBZ, ZB, FMHL deals
Local News
By Mthandazo Nyoni | Mar. 7, 2025

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Informal sector cushioning Zim against macro-economic shocks
Informal sector cushioning Zim against macro-economic shocks
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Industrial policies must include services sector
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Latest Stories

Blessed Mhlanga’s bail application postponed to Wednesday.
By Staff Reporter 15h ago
Blessed Mhlanga’s bail application postponed to Wednesday.
Diet and exercise crucial for avoiding, managing diabetes
By Cimas Mar. 7, 2025
Diet and exercise crucial for avoiding, managing diabetes
‘I aspire to be like water’: The exquisite prize-winning buildings of Liu Jiakun
By Oliver Walinwright Mar. 7, 2025
‘I aspire to be like water’: The exquisite prize-winning buildings of Liu Jiakun
Nhaka to open exhibition to celebrate women solidarity
By Khumbulani Muleya Mar. 7, 2025
Nhaka to open exhibition to celebrate women solidarity

Local News

Dairibord outlines strategy for Southern Africa markets

When the 43% devaluation occurred at the end of September 2024, the group incurred foreign exchange losses on ZiG receivables.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Mar. 7, 2025
Dairibord outlines strategy for Southern Africa markets
Ipec calls for a ‘rethink’ after insurance sector’s poor show
Ipec calls for a ‘rethink’ after insurance sector’s poor show
By Mthandazo Nyoni Mar. 7, 2025
Cyprus applauds Zim for blacklisting diploma mills
Cyprus applauds Zim for blacklisting diploma mills
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa Mar. 7, 2025
‘Zimbabwe informal sector fuelling revenue leakages’
‘Zimbabwe informal sector fuelling revenue leakages’
By Melody Chikono
 Mar. 7, 2025
Inside abandoned mega acquisitions...regulator explains tough stance on CBZ, ZB, FMHL deals
Inside abandoned mega acquisitions...regulator explains tough stance on CBZ, ZB, FMHL deals
By Mthandazo Nyoni Mar. 7, 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

Zim’s first energy park project progresses slowly

By Freeman Makopa Mar. 7, 2025
Traders push for simplified licensing
Traders push for simplified licensing
By Ashton Ndakusiya Mar. 7, 2025
EIB and Stanbic partner for female SME credit line
EIB and Stanbic partner for female SME credit line
By Staff Writer Mar. 7, 2025
Ecobank constructs new headquarters
Ecobank constructs new headquarters
By Staff Writer Mar. 7, 2025
‘5% forex retention cut to disrupt mining insurance’
‘5% forex retention cut to disrupt mining insurance’
By Ashton Ndakusiya Mar. 7, 2025
RTG targets Monomotapa Hotel in fresh expansion bid
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Mar. 7, 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

Foreign athletes to dominate Bonaqua Africa Cup line-up

Foreign athletes to dominate Bonaqua Africa Cup line-up
A total of five athletes have registered for the elite women’s category, with the Netherlands fielding two competitors.
By Austin Karonga Mar. 7, 2025
Rugby world mourns Jani
By Staff Writer Feb. 28, 2025
Rugby world mourns Jani
Key positives for Chevrons after ODI, T20 series victories
By Loughty Dube Feb. 28, 2025
Key positives for Chevrons after ODI, T20 series victories
Nomads Mashonaland donate to Kidzcan Zim
By Linda Munyama Feb. 21, 2025
Nomads Mashonaland donate to Kidzcan Zim
The Hills Golf Estate ready by 2026
By Linda Munyama Feb. 21, 2025
The Hills Golf Estate ready by 2026
Emmanuel Golf Academy impresses at World Cup qualifier
Emmanuel Golf Academy impresses at World Cup qualifier
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Feb. 21, 2025
Zim golfers shine at Rwanda Open
Zim golfers shine at Rwanda Open
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Feb. 21, 2025
FBC give Platinum a boost
FBC give Platinum a boost
By Terry Madyauta Feb. 21, 2025

Lifestyle & Art

Diet and exercise crucial for avoiding, managing diabetes
 Diet and exercise crucial for avoiding, managing diabetes
By Cimas Mar. 7, 2025
‘I aspire to be like water’: The exquisite prize-winning buildings of Liu Jiakun
By Oliver Walinwright Mar. 7, 2025
Nhaka to open exhibition to celebrate women solidarity
By Khumbulani Muleya Mar. 7, 2025
The House of Hunger: Visceral mania of psychic fragmentation
By Staff Writer Feb. 28, 2025

World-class DJ fest returns to Harare

 World-class DJ fest returns to Harare
Set to take place on May 17, the 12-hour DJ extravaganza promises to be the largest DJ-driven event in the country.   
By Khumbulani Muleya Feb. 28, 2025
Early detection, treatment crucial interventions for childhood cancer
Early detection, treatment crucial interventions for childhood cancer
By Cimas Feb. 21, 2025
Sofar unites music lovers worldwide
Sofar unites music lovers worldwide
By Staff Reporter Feb. 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

Senator David Coltart, Mayor Of Bulawayo In Conversation With Trevor #BulawayoSeries

By The NewsDay Aug. 18, 2024
Senator David Coltart, Mayor Of Bulawayo In Conversation With Trevor #BulawayoSeries
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
Tapera Chikandiwa, Founder Of High Achievers Coach Education Centre In Conversation With Trevor
Tapera Chikandiwa, Founder Of High Achievers Coach Education Centre In Conversation With Trevor
By The NewsDay May. 3, 2024
Gugulethu Siso, Founder and CEO of Thumeza Fintech In Conversation With Trevor.
Gugulethu Siso, Founder and CEO of Thumeza Fintech In Conversation With Trevor.
By The NewsDay May. 3, 2024

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Aura Group: Leading the Starlink Internet Revolution in Zimbabwe

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

Enhancing CSR in procurement
Enhancing CSR in procurement
By Charles Nyika | Mar. 7, 2025
Empowering youth via entrepreneurship
Empowering youth via entrepreneurship
By Antony Jongwe | Mar. 7, 2025
Informal sector cushioning Zim against macro-economic shocks
Informal sector cushioning Zim against macro-economic shocks
By Lovemore Nyawo | Mar. 7, 2025
From box-ticking exercise to a powerful business tool
From box-ticking exercise to a powerful business tool
By Memory Nguwi | Mar. 7, 2025
Women’s day: Accelerating action for gender equality
Women’s day: Accelerating action for gender equality
By Tinashe Madamombe | Mar. 7, 2025

The Standard

RTG invests heavily in environment, social and governance initiatives

RTG says this approach will lead to reduction in the group’s carbon footprint, lower operational costs, and the attainment of Zimbabwe’s clean energy goals.
By Nqobani Ndlovu 12h ago
RTG invests heavily in environment, social and governance initiatives

Solutions to TB and HIV benefit all of us

Global funding for neglected disease basic research and product development has declined by more than 20% since it peaked in 2018.
By Monicah Otieno 14h ago
Women human rights defender EJ dies
By Moses Mugugunyeki Mar. 9, 2025
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ED succession: Zanu PF purge opens can of worms
By Nqobani Ndlovu and Kenneth Nyangani Mar. 9, 2025
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Zanu PF celebrates Trump funding freeze
By Miriam Mangwaya Mar. 9, 2025
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Scottland are a small team, says Ndiraya
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Mar. 9, 2025

Southern Eye

Tungwarara to engage ED over Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road

SPECIAL adviser to President Emmerson Mnangagwa Paul Tungwarara has said he will engage his principal over the bad state of Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Highway.
By Patricia Sibanda 20h ago
Tungwarara to engage ED over Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road

Victoria Falls signs US$1,6m land servicing deal

Town clerk Ronnie Dube and ICP director Tawanda Muchineripi signed the agreement on Friday last week at council offices.
By Sharon Sibindi 20h ago
Churches donate food to Khami Prison
By Berita Kafesu 20h ago
Man up for raping four-year-old niece
By Nizbert Moyo 20h ago
Alarm over major city dam’s low water inflows
By Sharon Sibindi Mar. 9, 2025
Minister optimistic on Gwayi-Shangani Dam deadline
By Sharon Sibindi Mar. 9, 2025

NewsDay

Police hunt for six suspects after gruesome Lower Gweru gang murder

Police hunt for six suspects after gruesome Lower Gweru gang murder
Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko said Nkomazana was discovered Sunday morning by a passer-by.
By Evans Mathanda 2h ago
Condolences messages pour in for women rights activist Everjoice Win
By Moses Mugugunyeki 6h ago
Condolences messages pour in for women rights activist Everjoice Win
Zanu PF information director Marapira distances self from kidnap storm
By Nqobani Ndlovu 11h ago
Zanu PF information director Marapira distances self from kidnap storm
Suspected Beitbridge robber gets instant justice
By Staff Reporter 11h ago
Suspected Beitbridge robber gets instant justice
Blessed Mhlanga’s bail hearing postponed to Wednesday
By Staff Reporter 12h ago
Blessed Mhlanga’s bail hearing postponed to Wednesday
The Future of Gaming: Toshi.bet Launches Free-to-Play Telegram Mini App
The Future of Gaming: Toshi.bet Launches Free-to-Play Telegram Mini App
By Newsday 13h ago
What DeepSeek says about China’s vision
What DeepSeek says about China’s vision
By Admin 13h ago
Zimbabwe claims strides in civil, political reforms
Zimbabwe claims strides in civil, political reforms
By Nqobizwe Thebe 14h ago

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