South Africa welcomes Zimbabwe's lifting of maize import ban

CAPE TOWN, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- South African Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has welcomed Zimbabwe's decision to lift the ban on the importation of maize and other grains, calling it an important step toward economic stability and food...

Harare to review its AI-driven parking ticketing system

City Parking has announced a review of its Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system after widespread public complaints that motorists are being unfairly ticketed within seconds of stopping - in some cases even while waiting at traffic...

Zimbabwe end 24-year long wait after crushing Afghanistan in Only Test

Zimbabwe ended a 24-year wait for a big Test victory as they crushed Afghanistan by an innings and 73 runs in the Only Test at Harare Sports Club. This was Zimbabwe’s third innings win in Tests and their first since defeating Bangladesh in...

Rising crime a stark reminder of struggling economy

When citizens lose confidence in institutions — whether economic, legal or social — the temptation to ignore rules grows. Thus, the rising crime rate is not merely a policing issue; it is also a societal one. THE latest statistics released by the...

Zim targets 189 000t cotton

Zimbabwe is targeting to boost cotton production to 189 000 tonnes during the 2025/26 season, representing an increase of 575 percent. This comes as the country belatedly commemorates World Cotton Day today in Harare. The day was first launched on...

Mutapa bankrolls ZETDC efficiency drive

96 THE Mutapa Investment Fund says it is allocating capital to the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) to help lower the cost of electricity transmission and distribution.Zimbabwe’s electricity costs remain high due...

Youths urged to lead Zimbabwe digital revolution

The financial services sector has been urged to complement Government efforts by offering more tailor-made products that enhance access of small loans by youths. “This responsibility is ours together, not just for Government and a few select...

Zimbabwe lifts ban on importing maize

The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has welcomed the decision by Zimbabwean authorities to lift the ban on the importation of maize and other grains, as gazetted under the new Statutory Instrument (SI) 87 of 2025. The Minister hailed...

Zimbabwe end 12-year home Test drought with crushing win

Richard Ngarava of Zimbabwe celebrates his maiden five wicket haul PIC Zimbabwe cricketAfghanistan 127 & 159 (43 overs): IbrahimZadran 42, Bahir Shah 32; Richard Ngarava 5/37, Blessing Muzarabani 3/48, Tanaka Chivanga 2/40 Zimbabwe 359 (103...

Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe to build 70MW solar plant

Michael Tome, Zimpapers Business Hub PROSPECT Lithium Zimbabwe (PLZ) has started constructing a 70-megawatt power station, in a strategic move aimed at augmenting local power supply. This initiative aims to enhance the energy supply to PLZ’s, a...

Central Bank of Kenya eyes increased gold reserves as prices soar by 50 per cent

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) joined other central banks across Africa in the rush for gold reserves CBK governor Kamau Thugge noted the country wants to diversify its reserves, hence its interest in gold Kenya's gold reserves rose by 40.8% to...

Man sentenced to 40 years for repeatedly raping 10-year-old to “cure” himself of HIV

HARARE — A 40-year-old man from Mberengwa has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for repeatedly raping a 10-year-old orphaned girl in an alleged attempt to “cure” himself of HIV, police said. The crime, which occurred in Magaba Village, Dolo...

Old Mutual boss lauds Zimbabwe’s reforms

43 NEWLY appointed Old Mutual Limited (Old Mutual) chief executive, Jurie Strydom, has commended the Zimbabwean government for stabilising the macro-economic environment, which is crucial for attaining the group’s growth plans.Strydom, who took...

Can AI make up for Zimbabwe’s shortage of experts?

33 GODFREY NYONI IN today’s digital world, almost every aspect of life depends on technology, from banking and farming to education and healthcare. Zimbabwe, like many other developing nations, is rapidly embracing digital transformation, and...

Zimbabwe’s Parliament takes Climate Change Management Bill hearing to the people

Moses Magadza in CHIKOMBEDZI, Zimbabwe THE Parliament of Zimbabwe this week begun a series of public hearings on the Climate Change Management Bill 2025 as the country seeks to legally anchor its climate response in line with global commitments....

Zimbabwe Gemstones Conference & Fair Postponed to Q1 2026

The Zimbabwe School of Mines (ZSM) has announced that the inaugural Zimbabwe Gemstones Conference & Fair, which was scheduled to take place this October, has been postponed to the first quarter of 2026, with new dates to be confirmed soon....

Ngarava and Curran lead Zimbabwe to first home Test win in 12 years

It took Zimbabwe less than three hours on the third day to claim their first home Test win since 2013, their first innings win since 2001 and their biggest Test win. Richard Ngarava was the star, where in overcast conditions he took his first...

Zimbabwe's manufacturing attracts over US$1.4bn in 2025

Zimbabwe's manufacturing sector is emerging as the leading engine of economic growth, surpassing mining and agriculture, after attracting over US$1.4 billion in new investments for expansions in 2025 alone. The sector now accounts for 15.3 percent...

Zimbabwe committed to facilitating free movement of Africans

Ivan Zhakata Online Correspondent Zimbabwe remains committed to facilitating free movement of people across Africa, but security concerns must guide the process, Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Ambassador Raphael...

Steenhuisen welcomes Zimbabwe’s lifting of maize import ban

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has welcomed Zimbabwe’s decision to lift its ban on maize and grain imports, describing the move as a major step toward strengthening regional food security and economic cooperation. The decision was gazetted...