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Use of Zimbabwe Gold surges
Nearly half of all transactions on Zimbabwe's National Payment System are now conducted in the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), reflecting growing public confidence in the country's local currency, according to a recent Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) survey....
Collaborative Reforms Reshape Zimbabwe’s ASM Sector, Says ZELO
Through a combination of civil society organisations’ efforts, miners’ advocacy, and responsive government action, Zimbabwe is undertaking significant reforms to formalise and improve the management of its Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM)...
SA welcomes Zimbabwe's decision to lift maize import ban
News / National by Staff reporter 1 hr ago | 43 Views South Africa's Agriculture Minister, John Steenhuisen, has welcomed Zimbabwe's recent move to lift the ban on maize and other grain imports, officially gazetted under Statutory Instrument 87 of...
Sage Intacct launches-best-in class cloud finance software for mid-sized businesses in the UAE
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES & SOUTH AFRICA – African Media Agency – 23 October 2025 – Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has launched Sage Intacct in the United Arab...
SA real estate giant bets on Zimbabwe’s property revival
A South African real estate agency, Chas Everitt International Property Group, has officially launched operations in Bulawayo, rekindling hopes for the city’s long-awaited reindustrialisation and property market revival. Located just near the...
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...
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...
‘A welcome move’ – Steenhuisen hails Zimbabwe’s grain U-turn
Cape Town – Agriculture Minister, John Steenhuisen, has welcomed Zimbabwe’s decision to lift its ban on grain imports, following the gazetting of Statutory Instrument 87 of 2025. He described the move as a boost for regional food security,...
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...
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'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 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....
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...
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...
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...
Zimbabwe Builds Commanding Lead in Test Against Afghanistan
HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe tightened their grip on the one-off Test against Afghanistan on October 21, 2025, as Ben Curran‘s maiden Test century and Ziaur Rahman‘s record seven-wicket haul highlighted Day 2’s action. After bundling Afghanistan...
Zimbabwe’s Miss Universe: A nurse with a global dream
Lyshanda Moyas, a nurse by profession and finance executive by trade, will represent Zimbabwe at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant in Thailand. The 25-year-old model from Gweru will carry the nation’s hopes onto one of the world’s most prestigious...
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...
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...