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By Judith Nyuke A 43-year-old Madzibaba who was facing charges of culpable homicide after being accused of causing the death of a Harare resident whom he accused of stealing his gearbox has been cleared by a Harare Regional magistrate. Erico Nyaira was initially arraigned on a murder

Business

Finance Minister Zimra-Council to Track ‘Invisible’ Traders

November 20, 2025

By Elishamai Ziumbwa Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube says the country’s long-term development goals depend on pulling thousands of small and informal businesses into the national tax system through a new partnership between the tax authority and local councils. Speaking at a ground-breaking ceremony for the

Courts

Chrome Deal Turns Sour as Harare Man Dupes Firm of $28k

November 20, 2025

By Judith Nyuke A local company Sentatonne Investment (Pvt) Ltd was left counting losses after losing US$28 000 to a Harare man who had claimed that he has a mining plant in Chirumanzu and could supply them with Chrome concentrate. Blessing Sibanda (35) appeared before Harare magistrate

Mnangagwa Names New Commanders in Major Defence Forces Shake-Up

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced significant changes at the helm of the country’s military promoting two senior officers and appointing them to lead the top defence institutions. In a statement released by the Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Dr Martin Rushwaya, the President elevated

Zim’s Industrial Drive Gains Momentum as ED Commissions New Cut Rag Processors Plant

By Shalom Shawurwa President Emmerson Mnangagwa has hailed the commissioning of new production facilities at Cut Rag Processors as a clear signal of Zimbabwe’s ongoing industrial revival reaffirming his administration’s mantra that the country is “Open for Business.” Speaking at the event, Mnangagwa described the multimillion-dollar investment

New Plant Positions Zimbabwe as Regional Leader in Tobacco Processing

Cut Rag Processors has completed a landmark multi-million-dollar expansion that positions the Harare-based company as Africa’s largest tobacco processing operation—an investment expected to accelerate Zimbabwe’s shift toward value addition. Commissioned by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, the new facility can process up to 12 000 cigarettes per minute,

Rydale Ridge SDA Church Extends Lifeline to Families with Disabilities

author: Elia Ntali

By Tendai Makaripe Rydale Ridge Seventh-day Adventist Church recently donated assistive devices and medical supplies to people with disabilities in its community, offering what organisers described as “practical hope” to families living with chronic illness and mobility challenges. The program, held recently at Rydale Ridge SDA Church

Govt Cuts Energy Sector Fees in Push to Lower Business Costs

author: Elia Ntali

Government has approved significant reductions to licences, permits and levies within the energy sector as part of ongoing reforms aimed at improving competitiveness and easing the cost of doing business. Speaking during a post cabinet press briefing in Harare yesterday, Information Minister Jenfan Muswere said the

Madzima Wins Global Award for Advancing Youth, Women’s Economic Empowerment