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The Chinese presence in Southern Africa is economic, not military. Here is what Zimbabwe has to understand about it

China’s footprint in southern Africa is overwhelmingly economic, commercial and pragmatic.

By Tendai Munhundarima 8h ago

The Chinese presence in Southern Africa is economic, not military. Here is what Zimbabwe has to understand about it

Zimbabwe's Golden Relay caps magnificent African Championships campaign

In a breathtaking finish, they held off a fierce charge from two of Africa's most decorated athletics nations.

By Kudakwashe Gahadzikwa 14h ago

Zimbabwe's Golden Relay caps magnificent African Championships campaign

Zimbos get life sentences for series of murder cases in SA

The court heard that several of the murders occurred during a violent robbery streak at a house where elderly victims in their 80s were attacked after watching a rugby match.

By Silas Nkala 15h ago

Zimbos get life sentences for series of murder cases in SA

Government denies knowledge of SA xenophobic attacks

“If you are a neighbour, you remain a neighbour. You cannot go to their home and teach them what to do. You remain a good neighbour.”

By Brent Shamu 15h ago

Government denies knowledge of SA xenophobic attacks

Afreximbank injects US$15m into Ecobank Zimbabwe to drive SME export growth

Zimbabwe’s SMEs account for more than 60% of gross domestic product and over 70% of national employment

By Mthandazo Nyoni 16h ago

Afreximbank injects US$15m into Ecobank Zimbabwe to drive SME export growth

Brother in House launches in Zimbabwe

Pokello Nare transformed her appearance on Big Brother Africa: The Chase into a successful luxury fashion brand, while Makosi Musambasi gained

By Style Reporter May. 17, 2026

Global energy rebound in Africa

Africa must decide whether it will remain a passive receiver of this transformation, or an active engineer of its own destiny.

By Edzai Kachirekwa May. 17, 2026

Fawezi, Mastercard Foundation empower 192 marginalised students

Deputy minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Mercy Dinha, Norman Takaedza, and vice-chancellors from several state universities and polytechnics also attended the ceremony.

By Khumbulani Muleya May. 17, 2026