Zimre Holdings Limited (ZHL) has reported a sharp rise in profits for the half year to June 2025, underpinned by strong growth in its insurance and reinsurance operations across Southern Africa. The diversified financial services group posted a profit after tax of USD9.3 million, up 37%
Harare Gardens will host the return of the Green Cities Expo on Friday, 26 September, with organisers issuing their strongest call yet “Reclaim Our Future.” Now in its 15th year as part of the Shoko Festival, the Expo will bring together creatives, policymakers, climate justice activists
By Takudzwa Madondo In the early 1990s, Zimbabwe’s “Dream Team” captured the nation’s imagination. Guided by German coach Reinhard Fabisch and fronted by stars such as Bruce Grobbelaar, Peter Ndlovu, and the late Mercedes “Rambo” Sibanda the side came within touching distance of the 1994 FIFA World
Harare City Council’s sweeping Operation Restore Order has closed numerous private schools in the Central Business District (CBD) raising concerns for learners due to sit national examinations next month. As of 15 September 2025, the council reported that 1,830 business entities including private schools were operating
Members of Parliament clashed over recommendations made in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) observer report on the country’s 2023 elections. Speaking during Wednesday’s Parliament session Mbizo legislator Corban Madzivanyika pressed the government on steps taken to address concerns highlighted in the report. These included issues around
Regional election observers have praised Malawi’s general elections as peaceful and largely transparent while calling for reforms to strengthen inclusivity, accessibility and oversight of political financing. The Election Support Network of Southern Africa (ESN-SA) and the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) deployed a Joint Learning Mission
Transport and Infrastructure Development Minister Felix Mhona has reiterated government’s stance for drivers of buses and haulage trucks in a bid to curb the country’s high rate of road accidents which claim about 2,000 lives every year. Responding to a question in Parliament, Mhona said no
A 38-year-old woman from Harare has been sentenced to nine months in prison after being convicted of culpable homicide for causing a fatal road accident while driving without a licence. Martha Tongwe appeared before the Mbare Magistrates’ Court where she was handed a 12-month sentence with
The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) has pledged to pursue tougher sentences in drug-related cases following a public backlash over the sentencing of nine Chinese nationals who admitted to using cocaine in Harare. The nine, who pleaded guilty to the offence and fined US$150 are
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed four new ambassadors to represent the country in Cuba, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United States of America according to an Extraordinary Government Gazette published on Wednesday. The appointments were made under section 110(2)(i) of the Constitution as
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