Land return plan sparks backlash from war veterans
They said a proper audit was needed to assess land utilisation, multiple farm ownership and fairness in past allocations before restitution was finalised.
By Silas Nkala
21h ago
A belated, but essential step toward the rule of law
The massive US$25 million owed to Dutch farmers, highlights the high cost of ignoring international obligations.
By The Standard
May. 10, 2026
Doctors accuse medical aid societies of running “Ponzi Scheme,”
At the centre of the dispute is Section 14A of proposed medical legislation, which seeks to prohibit health funders from owning healthcare service providers.
By Valentine Maya
May. 10, 2026
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
The govt must explain why investors are stampeding out
There was a revealing moment during a quiet meeting with a Western diplomat this week. Between polite exchanges and frank talk, one truth emerged with striking clarity.
By Shame Makoshori
May. 8, 2026
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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
Jena targets US$100m expansion to lift output
JENA Mines will require more than US$100 million in phased capital investment to fund a major expansion aimed at lifting gold output beyond 200 kilogrammes per month
By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 8, 2026
ZTA reports strong growth, warns risks
ZIMBABWE’S tourism sector is facing potential headwinds as geopolitical tensions threaten to slow the momentum gained at the start of 2026.
By Shalom Manjerere and Valentine Maya
May. 6, 2026
War‑triggered oil spikes push Zim inflation to fresh peaks
The country’s robust fiscal position and deep financial markets have mitigated a full‑scale crisis, but the ripple effects are evident in higher import bills for fuel and food.
By Lovemore Nyawo
May. 2, 2026
