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Oil surge exposes Zimbabwe’s vulnerability to global shocks
The war has rattled energy markets and threatened supplies moving through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa and Joyce Makunya
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‘Massive deception over Zimbabwean journalism’... state mounts web of firewalls criminalising press freedoms: Report
Fresh evidence exposing the depth of what authors described as Zimbabwe’s “repressive” media landscape emerged this week, with a detailed investigation documenting deepening risks
By Shame Makoshori
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Markets turn to firewood as US$5m Zesa tech struggles
A US$5 million Chinese billing platform introduced by state power utility Zesa Holdings (Zesa) on January 6 was bogged down by teething problems, locking out new customers and costing the company
By Tinashe Kairiza
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Diamonds giant halts production... as global price meltdown bites Zim
One of Zimbabwe’s remaining diamond miners has suspended production under the weight of a global slump in gem prices, whose effects are rippling across international markets,
By Tinashe Kairiza
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RBZ defends tight policy amid wave of corporate distress, outcry
Instead, he argued that the current policy framework had stabilised the economy following years of monetary instability.
By Concilia Mupezeni
Mar. 6, 2026
Africa’s most aggressive policy rate, and what it means for Zim markets
Across Zimbabwe’s formal productive sector, the 35% policy rate has cascaded into extremely high lending costs.
By Blessing Kanyemba
Mar. 6, 2026
Drug makers need US$45m to crack US$3bn Sadc market
Zimbabwe imports between 60% and 70% of its medicinal requirements, underscoring both domestic supply gaps and the scale of the opportunity.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Mar. 6, 2026
Media giant lines up top experts for ESG summit
Wilson Masawa said the scale of engagement reflects heightened awareness of the need to reposition Zimbabwe within the rapidly evolving global investment landscape.
By Joyce Makunya
Mar. 6, 2026
‘Zimbabweans paying illegal fees to access public health’... corrupt staff abandon hospitals, divert service to private practices: TIZ
Rusike said the health sector suffers from deep-rooted governance failures that have jeopardised patient care.
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Mar. 6, 2026
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Permanent secretary faces explosive revolt... you can’t have it all, say ART Corporation shareholders, activists
Wushe has sat on the ART board since 2015, before rising to chair the diversified group. In government, he sits at the apex of industrial policy formulation and implementation
By Freeman Makopa
Mar. 6, 2026
Accounting giant marks 108 years of relentless expansion
THE Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe (Icaz) is marking 108 years of what its leadership describes as relentless institutional hyperactivity.
By Blessed Mhlanga
Feb. 27, 2026
Household budgets at risk as inflation looms
ZIMBABWEAN households may face renewed price pressures from mid‑2026, with United States dollar inflation expected to rise despite recent gains in agricultural output
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Feb. 27, 2026
Mission 300: Sadc’s ambitious drive to power region by 2030
International financial institutions have sharpened their focus on power sector reform and regional integration under Mission 300,
By Donald Nyandoro
Feb. 27, 2026
Aborted US$367m funding deal leaves health of millions at risk
The collapse of a proposed US$367 million bilateral health agreement between Zimbabwe and the United States this week triggered alarm among medical experts and civil society groups
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Feb. 27, 2026
ZSE halts OK trade as giant enters receivership
The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) on Thursday suspended trading in OK Zimbabwe Limited shares with “immediate effect”,
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Feb. 27, 2026
Shocking money laundering web exposed in Zim... inside the illicit finance cycle
Zimbabwe’s anti-graft watchdog, the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc), handled nearly two dozen money laundering cases in 2022 worth about US$30 million
By Shame Makoshori
Feb. 27, 2026
Independent issues unreserved apology to President ED Mnangagwa over ZBC story
The Zimbabwe Independent remains committed to the highest standards of journalistic integrity, fairness and accuracy.
By Faith Zaba
Feb. 20, 2026
Govt moves to bankroll Lancashire Steel revival
“So Lancashire Steel, as a subsidiary of Zisco Steel, has a bigger opportunity this year to come in here,” he said.
By Freeman Makopa
Feb. 20, 2026
‘Impound looted assets to prove anti-graft resolve’
TIZ said Zimbabwe’s future performance will hinge on the enforcement of existing laws, accountability in high-profile cases and credible asset recovery.
By Shame Makoshori
Feb. 20, 2026
Constitutional amendments plan sparks investor alarm
With Zanu PF holding a commanding majority in parliament, the amendments are widely expected to sail through the legislature.
By Freeman Makopa
Feb. 20, 2026
Stand-off over ‘coercive mechanisms’
“Laws compelling tax payments in the currency of trade signal weak confidence in ZiG,” the ZNCC’s five-page paper said.
By Shame Makoshori
Feb. 20, 2026
Industries plead with RBZ as banks shut down accounts
According to the ZNCC, early implementation glitches saw goods incorrectly swept into the tax net, despite the levy being designed primarily for digital services.
By Shame Makoshori
Feb. 20, 2026
Constitutional Amendment (No. 3) Bill, 2026: A face value impression
Is the Constitution a sacred covenant to be upheld, or a logistical blueprint to be redrafted at will?
By Jeremiah Bamu and Glanis Changachirere
Feb. 20, 2026
OK Zim battles to stay afloat
Kudakwashe Taimo, a financial analyst at Fincent Securities, said a turnaround remains possible but warned it will be slow and capital-intensive.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Feb. 13, 2026
Opposition, rights groups vow vigilance over term extension bill
Under Clause 2, the Bill would repeal Section 92 of the Constitution, replacing the current popular vote with a parliamentary election process overseen by the chief justice or a designated judge.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Feb. 13, 2026
Mutapa’s lithium pivot signals shift in Zimbabwe’s mining strategy
The entity is currently going through a selection process for service providers. Power and water also remain challenges, although they are not as impactful as road infrastructure.
By Tinashe Kairiza
Feb. 13, 2026
Bid to rescue Tongaat flops
Tongaat, a South African agriculture and agri-processing firm, operates in Zimbabwe through Triangle Limited and Hippo, with the latter listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Feb. 13, 2026
Ownership row erupts at Bulawayo safari firm
Schultz allegedly registered 50% of the company’s shares in his own name and the remaining 50% in his wife’s name without the knowledge or consent of the majority shareholders.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Feb. 13, 2026
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