Bold infrastructure revamp key to combating pensions catastrophe

What specific measures do you believe are critical in improving confidence in Zimbabwe’s pensions industry?
By Belinda Chiroodza 22h ago
2008 aftershock hits Zim financial regulators …realtor sues authorities over lost investments
2008 aftershock hits Zim financial regulators …realtor sues authorities over lost investments
The ghosts of Zimbabwe’s 2008 financial crash are back to haunt regulators, with an estate developer suing the Reserve Bank, the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority,
By Staff Writer Aug. 22, 2025
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Four banks in the firing line over anti-money laundering breaches
The FIU did not disclose which lenders were caught up in the dragnet.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Aug. 22, 2025
Botswana top engineer chides African leaders over AI failure
Africa continues to lag behind in technological advancement compared to other continents.
By Donald Nyandoro Aug. 22, 2025
Tears behind govt’s statistical glow
Cross, one of Zimbabwe’s most enduring economists, strips the budget and monetary statements of their pretence to reveal a state still riddled with waste, leakage, and bureaucratic excess.
By Staff Writer Aug. 15, 2025
Economy fails to lift millions in first half ‘boom’
Cross noted US$500 million in duties from about US$2 billion in annual car imports was far too little, depriving the state of resources and deepening the inequalities now haunting Zimbabwe.
By Shame Makoshori Aug. 15, 2025
Women sues clinic after mother discharged with severe wound
Sinai was admitted to the clinic from July 3 to July 9, 2025, reportedly suffering from heart failure and sepsis.
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa Aug. 15, 2025
Debt deal must not amplify Zim pain — UN’s position
UN agencies have been part of the three agreed sectoral reforms — economic, governance, and land tenure — working with the government and creditors to ensure reforms
By Freeman Makopa Aug. 15, 2025
Diamond union in last attempt to save ZCDC workers
The retrenchments have sparked a fierce backlash from the Chiadzwa Community Ownership Trust (CCSOT) and villagers.
By Tinashe Kairiza Aug. 15, 2025
Hilmax powers back with fresh capital, now targets new mines
For 13 years, Hilmax Engineering has been a trusted partner to Zimbabwe’s mining sector, supplying engineering solutions to some of the country’s largest mines.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Aug. 15, 2025
Shell companies siphon US$450m from Zim, SA
Gold smuggling, fuel smuggling and under-invoicing of imports and exports fit squarely into the trade-based laundering typology outlined in the paper.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Aug. 15, 2025
NetOne surges past rivals with record growth and aggressive 5G push
NetOne Group chief executive officer Rapheal Mushanawani said the revenue growth was driven by strong performance in data and voice products.
By Freeman Makopa Aug. 9, 2025
Why Zim must list its US$21bn debt: Bgoni
ZSE Holdings is the parent company of the ZSE and the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX).
By Ruth Maseko Aug. 8, 2025
Pressures mount for firms as govt maintains tight fist
Zimbabwe’s companies braced for fresh turbulence last week after Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube (pictured) doubled down on a tight fiscal regime already blamed for undermining industry.
By Shame Makoshori Aug. 8, 2025
‘Forestry Commission bosses sleeping on the job’
A report by the Auditor-General has exposed severe lapses at the Forestry Commission, revealing how lax regulation may be enabling trophy hunters to loot public funds.
By Freeman Makopa Aug. 8, 2025
Chinese investors’ US$1,5bn Zim steel plant targets EU in bold push
The US$1,5 billion Manhize-based steel plant, a project under China’s Tsingshan Group, began production in July, churning out 300 tonnes of deformed steel bars daily.
By Julia Ndlela Aug. 8, 2025
Fresh firestorms torment bleeding diamond miner… as sovereign wealth fund vetoes crucial fire sale
Zimbabwe’s troubled state-owned diamond miner — the Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC) — has plunged into a fresh crisis after its sole shareholder, Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF)
By Tinashe Kairiza Aug. 8, 2025
ZSE chief lifts the veil on dividend promise after self-listing milestone
If you look at Kenya and Nigeria, there has been a loss of foreign investors. Most of them have gone to South-east Asia.
By Ruth Maseko Aug. 8, 2025
Banking sector profits drop in tough first half
Zimbabwe’s banking sector reported a sharp plunge in profits during the first half of 2025, with aggregate earnings falling to ZiG5,0 billion, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) said yesterday.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Aug. 8, 2025
Zim banks erect firewalls against bad loans — RBZ
The use of reserve money to stabilise the exchange rate was preferred
By Freeman Makopa Aug. 1, 2025
Jittery mining sector faces fresh troubles
Zimbabwe’s miners are also burdened by high production costs, steep fees and what they describe as “unsustainable royalties and taxes”.
By Freeman Makopa Aug. 1, 2025
Blitz: 306 Zimra looters netted over corruption
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) confirmed at least 306 employees had been suspended between 2016 and 2024, with 14 suspensions recorded so far in 2025 alone.
By Lynette Manzini Aug. 1, 2025
Even animals can’t drink Chivero water
l ZimParks shunts wildlife elsewhere as raw sewage floods Harare’s lifeline
By Tinashe Kairiza Aug. 1, 2025
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More pain ahead as govt mulls fresh taxes
Zimbabwe is ranked as a lower-middle-income economy by the World Bank.
By Melody Chikono Aug. 1, 2025
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Nssa GM selection sparks fresh outrage... as minister snubs highflyers, picks third-from-last candidate
Documents in possession of this newspaper showed the highflyers were cast aside in favour of then acting GM Charles Shava, who was ranked fifth out of the seven final contenders.
By Freeman Makopa Aug. 1, 2025
RBZ chief lays out currency roadmap
Zimbabwe’s central bank said this week it was tapping the accelerator harder, as it pushes to build foreign currency reserves lasting three months and beyond
By Freeman Makopa Jul. 25, 2025
ZB faces legal action over auditors.
ZB Financial Holdings (ZBFH) is once again facing a shareholder revolt
By Melody Chikono Jul. 25, 2025