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Predicted Super El Niño causes anxiety among Zim farmers
Local News
 By Nhau Mangirazi | Apr. 13, 2026
IT is early Wednesday morning when Chengetai Mushongahande looks confused as weather patterns shift within a few minutes, plunging her plans into disarray.

Grand lithium rip-off: Foreign firms pocket 53-fold windfall..

 Grand lithium rip-off: Foreign firms pocket 53-fold windfall..
Bore revealed that high-value lithium by-products have been exported alongside concentrates, stripping the country of primary value and critical associated minerals.
By Tinashe Kairiza Apr. 13, 2026
CAB3 diamonds dossier escalates explosive rigging claims to partly
CAB3 diamonds dossier escalates explosive rigging claims to partly
By Freeman Makopa and Shame Makoshori Apr. 10, 2026
OK Zim burns US$1m in asset sell-offs, blunders
OK Zim burns US$1m in asset sell-offs, blunders
By Shame Makoshori Apr. 10, 2026

Rights watchdog slams move to politicise chiefs
Local News
By Miriam Mangwaya | Apr. 10, 2026

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SA miner Valterra seeks payment plan
SA miner Valterra seeks payment plan
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Afreximbank’s US$11bln bet on South Africa Signals a new trade order
By Mzwandile Masina Apr. 13, 2026
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Grand lithium rip-off: Foreign firms pocket 53-fold windfall..
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Local News

Grand lithium rip-off: Foreign firms pocket 53-fold windfall..

Bore revealed that high-value lithium by-products have been exported alongside concentrates, stripping the country of primary value and critical associated minerals.
By Tinashe Kairiza Apr. 13, 2026
Grand lithium rip-off: Foreign firms pocket 53-fold windfall..
Ipec pushes for value for money in pension funds
Ipec pushes for value for money in pension funds
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa Apr. 10, 2026
Zaba bail conditions relaxed as satire case heads to trial
Zaba bail conditions relaxed as satire case heads to trial
By Desmond Chingarande Apr. 10, 2026
OK Zim burns US$1m in asset sell-offs, blunders
OK Zim burns US$1m in asset sell-offs, blunders
By Shame Makoshori Apr. 10, 2026
Grand lithium rip-off: Foreign firms pocket 53-fold windfall
Grand lithium rip-off: Foreign firms pocket 53-fold windfall
By Chen Williams and Concilia Mupezeni and Tinashe Kairiza Apr. 10, 2026

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

CBZ secures US$80 million, eyes US$100m war chest

By Ruth Maseko Apr. 10, 2026
Zim gold production giant wants royalty shake-up
Zim gold production giant wants royalty shake-up
By Concilia Mupezeni Apr. 10, 2026
Airports Company shifts to diversify revenue base
Airports Company shifts to diversify revenue base
By Freeman Makopa Apr. 10, 2026
Masimba seeks payment plans as liquidity squeeze tightens
Masimba seeks payment plans as liquidity squeeze tightens
By Blessed Ndlovu Apr. 10, 2026
Innscor’s financial results: It takes money to make money
Innscor’s financial results: It takes money to make money
By Tinashe Mukogo Apr. 10, 2026
Dairibord expansion: Volume growth, margin compression
By Kudakwashe Taimo Apr. 10, 2026

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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

Public urged to verify online deals through ScamAlert.Africa

Online scams continue to rise across Zimbabwe and the African continent
By Jacob Mutisi Oct. 24, 2025
Public urged to verify online deals through ScamAlert.Africa

Zimbabwe’s ICT talent set to buoy economic boom

EVERY year, Zimbabwe’s education system produces over 20 000 ICT graduates, a remarkable achievement for a developing nation.
By Jacob Mutisi Oct. 17, 2025
AI’s ChatGPT Pulse: A quiet erosion of privacy
By Evans Sagomba Oct. 3, 2025
Best Game Aggregators: Key Features for iGaming Success
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

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%

It will be the second increase this year.
By Staff Writer Mar. 31, 2023

Sports

Chinhoi carries winning streak into NetOne President’s Cup

Chinhoi carries winning streak into NetOne President’s Cup
 Compatriot Visitor Mapwanya finished a distant second at 5-under-par, while Cameroon’s Pristhy Nji Fon claimed third place at 1-under-par.
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Apr. 10, 2026
The million-dollar return, Vincent reaps huge rewards in lucrative LIV Golf League
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Mar. 27, 2026
The million-dollar return, Vincent reaps huge rewards in lucrative LIV Golf League
Botha sets sights on Olympics after Troutbeck triumph
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Mar. 20, 2026
Botha sets sights on Olympics after Troutbeck triumph
Mensah rallies support for Zim’s World Cup bid
By Rufaro Kaswerakuenda Mar. 13, 2026
Mensah rallies support for Zim’s World Cup bid
Wingate A wins Julius Robinson Trophy for a record time
By Onisimo bunkerside takadiyi Mar. 6, 2026
Wingate A wins Julius Robinson Trophy for a record time
Jane Salimo: Visionary on and off the fairways
Jane Salimo: Visionary on and off the fairways
By Onisimo bunkerside takadiyi Mar. 6, 2026
Return of the Cup Kings...Makepekepe declare intent to reclaim Zim football throne
Return of the Cup Kings...Makepekepe declare intent to reclaim Zim football throne
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Mar. 6, 2026
CFAO Mobility drives Sables’ WC journey
CFAO Mobility drives Sables’ WC journey
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Feb. 27, 2026

Lifestyle & Art

Harare DJ redefines city party scene with daytime concept
 Harare DJ redefines city party scene with daytime concept
By Khumbulani Muleya Apr. 10, 2026
‘Pfeka African’ brand weaves heritage into modern identity
By Khumbulani Muleya Apr. 2, 2026
Pantry essentials for every Zim home
By Ruwarashe Muzamhindo Apr. 2, 2026
Rethinking race: A pastor-scholar’s bold take on racism, cultural transformation
By Eddie Zvinonzwa Mar. 27, 2026

Winky D, pop and politics of civic space

 Winky D, pop and politics of civic space
This is not unprecedented in Zimbabwe’s history. Music has always been political. Chimurenga songs mobilised communities during the liberation struggle.
By Tracy Mutowekuziva Mar. 27, 2026
Mbira, violin reunite at Sofar Women’s Month concert
Mbira, violin reunite at Sofar Women’s Month concert
By Staff Writer Mar. 20, 2026
Francophone Week lights up Harare as art, cinema meet
Francophone Week lights up Harare as art, cinema meet
By Khumbulani Muleya Mar. 13, 2026

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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Fire ravages Mbare’s Magaba SME hub
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Mnangagwa’s broken promise
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Agriculture

Zimplow bets on agriculture for FY26, as turnaround kicks into gear

Zimplow bets on agriculture for FY26, as turnaround kicks into gear
In its financial year ended December 31, 2025, Zimplow reported a loss of US$489 704 compared to the prior year’s US$2,16 million losses.
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Why it makes sense to farm meat goats
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Opinion & Analysis

Afreximbank’s US$11bln bet on South Africa Signals a new trade order
Afreximbank’s US$11bln bet on South Africa Signals a new trade order
By Mzwandile Masina | Apr. 13, 2026
The Great Unraveling: Why “capital realism” misreads a decoupling already in motion
The Great Unraveling: Why “capital realism” misreads a decoupling already in motion
By Saxon Zvina | Apr. 11, 2026
Resource nationalism: Zimbabwe’s lithium export ban vs Indonesia’s nickel downstream paradigm
Resource nationalism: Zimbabwe’s lithium export ban vs Indonesia’s nickel downstream paradigm
By Nyasha Mataka | Apr. 11, 2026
Impact of robotics on supply chain efficiency
Impact of robotics on supply chain efficiency
By Charles Nyika | Apr. 10, 2026
It’s final descent — How AI helps bring astronauts home
It’s final descent — How AI helps bring astronauts home
By Naison Bangure | Apr. 10, 2026

The Standard

Suspected Singapore fraudster's assets frozen in Zimbabwe

The legal battle centres on a Mareva Injunction—a powerful judicial tool used to prevent the dissipation of assets—originally issued by the High Court of Singapore in July 2025. 
By Silas Nkala 1h ago
Suspected Singapore fraudster's assets frozen in Zimbabwe

Gold scam rocks Zimbabwe mining sector

The Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) has raised alarm over a growing fraud scandal in the gold sector
By Sindiso Dube Apr. 13, 2026
Why the BMW M3 CS Touring is worth every cent of its R3 million tag.
By Tendai Munhundarima Apr. 12, 2026
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Why Mnangagwa sacked CIO boss
By Nqobani Ndlovu Apr. 12, 2026
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Mnangagwa accused of brewing ‘constitutional abomination’ in purge of human rights chair
By Nqobani Ndlovu Apr. 12, 2026
Fresh headache for Mudenda over CAB3
By Desmond Chingarande Apr. 12, 2026

Southern Eye

‘Good Samaritan’ ATM fraudster busted in Bulawayo

Police in Bulawayo have arrested a 51-year-old man, Caleb Moyo of Mpopoma, in connection with suspected ATM fraud targeting unsuspecting bank clients.
By Keith Jeketera 5h ago
‘Good Samaritan’ ATM fraudster busted in Bulawayo

10k reached in Bulawayo HIV prevention drive

The National Aids Council (NAC) Bulawayo Metropolitan Province has reached more than 10 000 people, including prisoners and sex workers, through its HIV and Aids prevention programmes.
By Silas Nkala 5h ago
Govt moves to end zero pass rates in Matabeleland schools
By Nizbert Moyo 5h ago
City transport system descends into chaos
By Sharon Sibindi Apr. 12, 2026
Bulawayo schools: High marks, empty pockets
By Staff Reporter Apr. 12, 2026
Mining firm to build primary school for Mberengwa community
By Sukuoluhle Ndlovu Apr. 12, 2026

NewsDay

Zimbabwe’s rising star shines at ITF Gaborone tourney

Zimbabwe’s rising star shines at ITF Gaborone tourney
In the singles category, Zhuwakini, who was also seeded second, fell to top seed Sandenbergh 6–1, 7–5, settling for second place.
By Munyaradzi Madzokere 45m ago
Govt grants lithium export quotas to Chinese firms after ban
By Valentine Maya 1h ago
Govt grants lithium export quotas to Chinese firms after ban
Muzarabani banned from PSL for contract breach after joining IPL
By Rufaro Kaswerakuenda 1h ago
Muzarabani banned from PSL for contract breach after joining IPL
Mabelreign demolitions expose council rifts..amid allegations of power struggles, corruption and divisions
By Sydney Kawadza and Kenneth Nyangani 4h ago
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Mabelreign demolitions expose council rifts..amid allegations of power struggles, corruption and divisions
Chitembwe restores sweetness at Sugar Sugar Boys
By Munyaradzi Madzokere 5h ago
Chitembwe restores sweetness at Sugar Sugar Boys
Mpofu defiant despite another Simba Bhora defeat
Mpofu defiant despite another Simba Bhora defeat
By Henry Mhara 5h ago
NMBZ outlines capital strategy, eyes share repurchase
NMBZ outlines capital strategy, eyes share repurchase
By Tatira Zwinoira 5h ago
Tongaat seeks lifeline as liquidation battle heads to court
Tongaat seeks lifeline as liquidation battle heads to court
By Tatira Zwinoira 5h ago

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