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Crunch blows up banks...revenues, profit suffer as CEOs slam policy
Local News
 By Shame Makoshori | Apr. 4, 2025
But apart from inspiring potential banking sector disintermediation, steep statutory reserve requirements generally increase costs.

US$670m in unpaid taxes unearthed

 US$670m in unpaid taxes unearthed
Zimra has implemented various strategies to recover outstanding taxes, including audits and thorough investigations.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Apr. 4, 2025
Industries hint at downturn as deadly crunch sinks Zim
Industries hint at downturn as deadly crunch sinks Zim
By Freeman Makopa Apr. 4, 2025
State diamond miner mulls retrenchments
State diamond miner mulls retrenchments
By Tinashe Kairiza Apr. 4, 2025

Choppies records US$1m loss on sale of Zim unit
Business Digest
By Tatira Zwinoira | Apr. 4, 2025

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Trends within Dubai real estate market
Trends within Dubai real estate market
US$670m in unpaid taxes unearthed
State diamond miner mulls retrenchments
CABS strikes fresh deals to bolster Zim economy
Old Mutual SA frets over Zim’s funds repatriation restrictions

Latest Stories

High cholesterol levels could cause serious health issues
By Cimas Apr. 4, 2025
High cholesterol levels could cause serious health issues
Mutize makes triumphant return to Sofar Sounds Harare’s 18th edition
By Staff Writer Apr. 4, 2025
Mutize makes triumphant return to Sofar Sounds Harare’s 18th edition
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

Local News

Curse of ‘donating’ doctors to rich countries as Zim hospitals crumble

Some estimates say the country must double its staff complement by 2028 if it is to fully cover the demands of a growing population.
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa Apr. 4, 2025
Curse of ‘donating’ doctors to rich countries as Zim hospitals crumble
Zimpost targets eco-friendly drone delivery — Chitendeni
Zimpost targets eco-friendly drone delivery — Chitendeni
By Lee Musaidzi Apr. 4, 2025
Social media power on display as battered Zim erupts into violence
Social media power on display as battered Zim erupts into violence
By Tinashe Kairiza Apr. 4, 2025
CBZ shareholders in for US$10m dividend
CBZ shareholders in for US$10m dividend
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Apr. 4, 2025
'Same oppressive mindset throwing us into big mess'
'Same oppressive mindset throwing us into big mess'
By Julia Ndlela Apr. 4, 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

CABS strikes fresh deals to bolster Zim economy

By Lee Musaidzi Apr. 4, 2025
Labour rights under threat as company woes persist
Labour rights under threat as company woes persist
By Lee Musaidzi Apr. 4, 2025
Choppies records US$1m loss on sale of Zim unit
Choppies records US$1m loss on sale of Zim unit
By Tatira Zwinoira Apr. 4, 2025
Zim banks explore syndicate financing amid cash crunch
Zim banks explore syndicate financing amid cash crunch
By Tatira Zwinoira Apr. 4, 2025
Old Mutual Zim invests US$20m in tech upgrade
Old Mutual Zim invests US$20m in tech upgrade
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Apr. 4, 2025
Caledonia executives strike gold
By Tatira Zwinoira Apr. 4, 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

Krog finishes as highest ranked Zim on Sunshine Tour

Krog finishes as highest ranked Zim on Sunshine Tour
As the second-place finisher on the season standings, Shaun Norris receives a R200 000 bonus and the use of a Hyundai Tucson for one year.
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Apr. 4, 2025
Shijie Li basks in Mawegu triumph
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Apr. 4, 2025
Shijie Li basks in Mawegu triumph
CBZ boost for Zim chess
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Apr. 4, 2025
CBZ boost for Zim chess
Zim crick team set for thrilling winter season
By Kevin Mapasure Mar. 28, 2025
Zim crick team set for thrilling winter season
Chatora takes part in historic South Africa Open in Durban courtesy of Bard Santner’s Golf Challenge
By Own Correspondent Mar. 26, 2025
Chatora takes part in historic South Africa Open in Durban courtesy of Bard Santner’s Golf Challenge
Zim ladies set for Southern Region All-Africa Challenge
Zim ladies set for Southern Region All-Africa Challenge
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Mar. 21, 2025
ICZ charity golf day heads for Bulawayo
ICZ charity golf day heads for Bulawayo
By Linda Munyama Mar. 21, 2025
Shutt rules the roost at Julius Robinson Golf Tournament
Shutt rules the roost at Julius Robinson Golf Tournament
By Sports Reporter Mar. 14, 2025

Lifestyle & Art

High cholesterol levels could cause serious health issues
 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
By Ashleigh Chambeni Mar. 28, 2025
Commitment, investment key to ending TB epidemic
By Cimas Mar. 28, 2025

Film festival celebrates women

 Film festival celebrates women
Marking its 10th edition, the film fiesta will run from May 30 to June 8, with the main events set to take place in Harare and Bulawayo.
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
‘How to save Africa’s elephants’
‘How to save Africa’s elephants’
By The Conversation Mar. 14, 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

Branding Voice- Sponsored Content

Councils achieve record Zinara funds uptake in 2024
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

AI shaping our choices, minds
AI shaping our choices, minds
By Evans Sagomba | Apr. 4, 2025
Three hours in Greenland
Three hours in Greenland
By Gwynne Dyer | Apr. 4, 2025
Farmtrack tractor FT 6075 a powerhouse for modern agric
Farmtrack tractor FT 6075 a powerhouse for modern agric
By Andrew Muzamhindo | Apr. 4, 2025
Good reason to celebrate M31 ‘victory’
Good reason to celebrate M31 ‘victory’
By Muckracker | Apr. 4, 2025
Menopause, Zim women: Unheard roar of radical feminist reclamation
Menopause, Zim women: Unheard roar of radical feminist reclamation
By Grace Chirenje | Apr. 4, 2025

The Standard

Pope Francis makes surprise first appearance at Vatican after hospital stay

Francis usually offers a weekly noon-time prayer in St. Peter's Square on Sundays. But he has not been able to do this since February 9, before going to hospital.
By Reuters Apr. 6, 2025
Pope Francis makes surprise first appearance at Vatican after hospital stay

Lake Chivero land dispute, 70 families face eviction

They were arrested and will be back in court on April 10 to answer to charges of public violence and destruction of property.
By Staff Reporter Apr. 6, 2025
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Why impeachment is a big issue for Mnangagwa
By Miriam Mangwaya and Problem Masau Apr. 6, 2025
Letter to my people: Geza has derailed 2030 madness
By Doctor Stop It Apr. 6, 2025
Gloomy anniversary : US dollar suffocates the ZiG
By Ray Ndlovu Apr. 6, 2025
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Cross in hot soup over Mnangagwas graft claims
By Staff Reporter Apr. 6, 2025

Southern Eye

Release funds for Gwayi-Shangani Dam: Minister

On completion, Lake Gwayi-Shangani will be the third largest in-land water reservoir in Zimbabwe.
By Harriet Chikandiwa 14h ago
Release funds for Gwayi-Shangani Dam: Minister

Cross border traders vow to eliminate smuggling

Zivhu maintained that they had agreed with Zimra that as a pioneer project, they would allow and agree on the receipts they bring to the border and traders would pay duty according to the receipts.
By Nizbert Moyo 14h ago
Bulawayo pastor ordains son to take over church
By Nizbert Moyo 14h ago
Kwekwe man shoves poison into wife’s mouth
By William Vundla 14h ago
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Coltart’s uphill battle to clean up Bulawayo
By Sharon Sibindi Apr. 6, 2025
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Ndlovu condemns onslaught by govenment against war vets
By Sharon Sibindi Apr. 6, 2025

NewsDay

Women and youth key to Zimbabwe’s agricultural transformation

Women and youth key to Zimbabwe’s agricultural transformation
Agriculture remains the backbone of Zimbabwe’s economy, sustaining over 60% of the population and contributing significantly to GDP and national food security.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni 2h ago
Trump's tariff 'medicine' engulfs markets as U.S. stocks brace for more turmoil
By Reuters 5h ago
Trump's tariff 'medicine' engulfs markets as U.S. stocks brace for more turmoil
ZimTrade hosts Zim-China Avocado and Macadamia Inward Buyers Mission  
By Online Reporter 6h ago
ZimTrade hosts Zim-China Avocado and Macadamia Inward Buyers Mission  
Journalist Blessed Mhlanga denied bail by Harare magistrate
By Desmond Chingarande 7h ago
Journalist Blessed Mhlanga denied bail by Harare magistrate
CheatGPT crisis – SA universities faced with a burgeoning degree of AI-written academic assignments
By Daily Maverick 7h ago
CheatGPT crisis – SA universities faced with a burgeoning degree of AI-written academic assignments
Zimbabwe to scrap tariffs on US goods as it faces 18% Trump levy
Zimbabwe to scrap tariffs on US goods as it faces 18% Trump levy
By Bbc News 8h ago
Fair play in question: EU targets BYD’s Chinese government backing
Fair play in question: EU targets BYD’s Chinese government backing
By Directus 9h ago
CCC MP cries foul… accuses ZRP of ‘sabotage, discrimination’
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CCC MP cries foul… accuses ZRP of ‘sabotage, discrimination’
By Harriet Chikandiwa 14h ago

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