Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti has accused the government of overburdening Zimbabweans with what he described as “toxic” new presumptive taxes that threaten to cripple small businesses and deepen economic hardship. Posting on X (formerly Twitter) after the publication of Public Notice 51 of 2025, which
A senior Bulawayo councillor has been jailed for a year after being convicted of soliciting a US$20,000 bribe from a foreign investor. Mpumelelo Moyo (37) the Finance Committee Chairperson of Bulawayo City Council and councillor for Ward 26 was found guilty of bribery by the Tredgold
The Government has announced sweeping reforms in the transport sector including the scrapping of a controversial US$23,000 transit fuel duty as part of wider efforts to reduce the cost of doing business and boost economic growth. Information Minister Jenfan Muswere told journalists during a post-Cabinet briefing
By Judith Nyuke A Harare magistrate has denied former Zanu PF youth leader Jimu Kunaka and his accomplice bail after highlighting that the two are a flight risk. Cuthbert Molisen Finiyasi (71) and Jim Kunaka (46) stand accused of unlawfully seizing a piece of land in Harare,
By Shalom Shawurwa Gender rights leaders have warned that the country is facing setbacks in the fight for gender equality with systemic barriers, gender-based violence and economic exclusion continuing to undermine women’s progress. Speaking at a national gender forum in Harare recently, Zimbabwe Gender Commission chairperson Commissioner
By Elishamai Ziumbwa Musician Baba Harare has urged churches and gospel promoters to bring greater professionalism and accountability to the gospel music industry warning that exploitation is holding back both the ministry and artists’ livelihoods. In a statement on Facebook, the artist born Braveman Chizvino reflected on
Zimbabwe’s longest-running festival of urban culture Shoko Festival has announced a star-studded line-up for its landmark 15th edition with the much-anticipated Shoko Comedy Night set for Harare Gardens on 25 September 2025. Leading the bill is internationally acclaimed comedian King Kandoro, who returns home in style
As the second Africa Climate Summit opens ActionAid has called on African leaders to seize the moment and chart a path away from fossil fuels and industrial agriculture warning against “false solutions” such as carbon offsets. The organisation said the gathering is a critical chance to
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has apologised following an incident involving Warriors striker Tinotenda Kadewere and journalist Yvonne Mangunda during the national team’s open training session at Orlando Stadium. In a statement, ZIFA said it “deeply regretted” the altercation and reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance towards abuse
By Elishamai Ziumbwa Construction of the long-awaited Mabvuku Interchange has officially begun with the Ministry of Transport setting July 2026 as the completion date. Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona who toured the site on said the project would play a key role in easing congestion
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