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Avantis targets VFEX, Tel Aviv listings after launching locally-built laptop

The company on Thursday evening launched the Avantis Parote 1030i laptop, which comes with 512GB SSD storage, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi capabilities, among other features.

By Mthandazo Nyoni 1h ago

Avantis targets VFEX, Tel Aviv listings after launching locally-built laptop

Freda Rebecca leans on exploration for growth

By Freeman Makopa 2h ago

Showdown over Shurugwi’s looted billions, death traps

By Freeman Makopa 3h ago

‘Why African presidents stampede for my signature’

Chivayo insists governments across the region are drawn to entrepreneurs capable of delivering practical solutions.

By Freeman Makopa 3h ago

US$23bn debt overshoot places Zim among Africa’s seven worst distressed…poorest, war-ravaged regional economies now in the same league as Harare

Zimbabwe has slid deeper into Africa’s most dangerous debt zone, joining a cluster of war-ravaged and structurallybroken economies now classified among the continent’s worst debt-distressed states

By Mthandazo Nyoni and Freeman Makopa 3h ago

US$23bn debt overshoot places Zim among Africa’s seven worst distressed…poorest, war-ravaged regional economies now in the same league as Harare

‘Firing’ economy culls 65 000 jobs in 90 days

ZIMBABWEAN companies offloaded more than 65 000 workers in only three months last year, even as authorities insisted the economy was on a positive trajectory.

By Mthandazo Nyoni 3h ago

‘Firing’ economy culls 65 000 jobs in 90 days

Delta faces US$97m tax bill as Zimra files fresh demand

“The Zimra foreign currency assessment increased by US$24 million in FY26 to US$97 million; US$18,7 million settled to date under ‘pay now, argue later’,” Delta finance director Alex Makamure said

By Concilia Mupezeni 3h ago

Delta faces US$97m tax bill as Zimra files fresh demand

Zim imposes Africa’s heaviest oil price hikes... shocking rip-off exposed in AU, AfDB regional report

The increase placed Zimbabwe far ahead of second-placed Egypt, which imposed a 14,3% increase during the same period. Morocco followed at 13,9%, while Sierra Leone recorded a 12,3% surge.

By Freeman Makopa 3h ago

Zim imposes Africa’s heaviest oil price hikes... shocking rip-off exposed in AU, AfDB regional report

Intra-African trade, industrialisation to take center stage at Afreximbank’s 33rd annual meetings

He said preparations for the meetings were progressing rapidly through coordination between the Central Bank of Egypt, Afreximbank and other national authorities.

By Mthandazo Nyoni May. 13, 2026

Intra-African trade, industrialisation to take center stage at Afreximbank’s 33rd annual meetings

Mutapa Gold seeks US$250m for expansion, launches US$75m debt raise

According to Denhere, expanding local processing capacity would build domestic capabilities, create higher-value jobs and deepen skills development.

By Mthandazo Nyoni May. 12, 2026

Mutapa Gold seeks US$250m for expansion, launches US$75m debt raise

Mutapa Gold’s new CEO lays out unit’s game plan

MUTAPA Investment Fund last week appointed seasoned mining executive Patrick Maseva-Shayawabaya to steer its gold unit at a pivotal moment for both the company and Zimbabwe’s bullion sector

By Freeman Makopa May. 8, 2026

Mutapa Gold’s new CEO lays out unit’s game plan

Exports take positive trajectory on strong commodity shipments

ZIMBABWE’S trade deficit narrowed sharply in the first quarter of this year as export earnings surged on the back of strong gold, tobacco and ferrochrome sales.

By Mthandazo Nyoni May. 8, 2026

Exports take positive trajectory on strong commodity shipments

Economists slam ‘dangerously engineered’ Zimbabwe stability

ZIMBABWE’S much-touted economic calm is not earned but dangerously engineered, three leading economists said this week, warning that tight monetary controls have choked business growth

By Mthandazo Nyoni May. 8, 2026

Economists slam ‘dangerously engineered’ Zimbabwe stability

Telecoms margins squeezed as costs outpace revenue

Zimbabwe’s telecommunications sector came under pressure during the final quarter of 2025 as surging operating costs and aggressive infrastructure investments outpaced modest revenue growth.

By Freeman Makopa May. 8, 2026

Telecoms margins squeezed as costs outpace revenue

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Explosive tensions in gold mining zone... as political muscle rules

EXPLOSIVE tension is building beneath gold-rich Shurugwi’s vast mineral belt, as Zimbabwe’s politically-connected elite cream off fortunes at the expense of impoverished communities,

By Freeman Makopa May. 8, 2026

Explosive tensions in gold mining zone... as political muscle rules

Zim at heart of Afreximbank’s southern Africa fuel power play

The immediate impact we are seeing is that, for import-dependent economies, the cost of imports is very high.

By Mthandazo Nyoni May. 2, 2026

Zim at heart of Afreximbank’s southern Africa fuel power play

Harare on brink of deadly cholera outbreak, as mayor slams investment authority over delayed sanitation deal

“For some reason, certain regulatory bodies that should be pro-investment become the very bottlenecks of investment,” Mafume said, in a pointed critique.

By Freeman Makopa May. 2, 2026

Harare on brink of deadly cholera outbreak, as mayor slams investment authority over delayed sanitation deal

Mutapa Gold Resources trains 300 small-scale miners in a push to formalise the subsector

He said the model aligns with the National Development Strategy 2 and will be rolled out nationwide through partnerships with mining companies and training institutions.

By Staff Writer May. 1, 2026

Mutapa Gold Resources trains 300 small-scale miners in a push to formalise the subsector

Minister in firing line as war vets escalate welfare demands

Waves of cancer, hypertension and diabetes — alongside war-related disabilities — are cutting through the ranks of former fighters at a terrifying pace

By Tinashe Kairiza Apr. 30, 2026

Minister in firing line as war vets escalate welfare demands

Medical aid uptake at risk as reforms threaten access to affordable care

ZIMBABWE could see a decline in medical aid uptake if proposed regulatory changes weaken the role of fund-owned healthcare facilities

By Valentine Maya Apr. 29, 2026

Medical aid uptake at risk as reforms threaten access to affordable care

Confidence in Afreximbank deepens with US$2bn capital raise

Beyond crisis response, Denya said the bank remained focused on long-term industrialisation and reducing Africa’s reliance on imports.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Apr. 27, 2026

Confidence in Afreximbank deepens with US$2bn capital raise

Mugabe clings to old guard in reshuffle

Political observers point out the changes reward loyal supporters and punish a notable critic.

By Barnabas Thondhlana Apr. 24, 2026

ZimInd celebrates a milestone of cutting-edge financial journalism

These are not merely archival pieces, but markers of a country’s journey.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Apr. 24, 2026

ZimInd celebrates a milestone of cutting-edge financial journalism

RBZ chief ‘disappointed’ as banks shun ZiG1,2bn war chest

Senior bankers who spoke on condition of anonymity said the core issue was not liquidity availability, but pricing.

By Freeman Makopa Apr. 24, 2026

RBZ chief ‘disappointed’ as banks shun ZiG1,2bn war chest

Harare residents abandon taps for shared boreholes, as city water crisis deepens

“The main challenge has been limited access to safe water. This increases the likelihood of water-borne diseases such as cholera and typhoid, particularly in high-density areas,” he said.

By Freeman Makopa Apr. 24, 2026

Harare residents abandon taps for shared boreholes, as city water crisis deepens

Deadly policy grip unsettles bank CEOs as lenders stage dramatic comeback

Crown Bank returned to profitability with after-tax earnings of ZiG96,8 million, compared to a ZiG213,9 million loss in 2024, according to its financial statements.

By Shame Makoshori Apr. 24, 2026

Deadly policy grip unsettles bank CEOs as lenders stage dramatic comeback

Youth, diaspora and connectivity key to Zimbabwe’s growth push

“The first and most significant opportunity we have as a country is the human capital dividend,” she said.

By Online Reporter Apr. 22, 2026

Youth, diaspora and connectivity key to Zimbabwe’s growth push

Chiwenga calls for industrial revival to shield economy from global shocks

“However, these challenges also present opportunities for Zimbabwe to position itself as a stable, reliable and competitive investment destination,” he said.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Apr. 22, 2026