WHILE the country’s skyline is increasingly punctuated by the gleaming chrome of luxury imports and the hum of “A-lister” lifestyles, a silent, predatory force is hollowing out the nation’s foundation. Recent warnings from the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) and the Office of the President and Cabinet are not merely bureaucratic alarms; they are a post-mortem…
A ONE-STOP border post must be urgently established at the Plumtree-Ramokgwebana crossing, to eliminate bottlenecks that continue to hamper trade between Zimbabwe and Botswana.So said Botswana president Duma Gideon Boko in Harare yesterday, during the 5th session of the Zimbabwe-Botswana Bi-National Commission (BNC).He added that growing investment flows between the two countries demanded urgent infrastructure…
ZIMBABWE’S rising stars and seasoned track-and-field athletes will converge at the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) this weekend for the National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe (NAAZ) Junior and Senior Interprovincial Championships.The crucial meet, expected to shape the country’s regional and international representation, will take place on Saturday and Sunday.A field of approximately 250 athletes across men’s…
THE United States (US) is pivoting toward young Zimbabwean entrepreneurs to foster high-impact connections within the global innovation ecosystem.Speaking during the Innovators Forum at the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), US ambassador to Zimbabwe, Pamela Tremont, said the US Embassy’s presence at the ZITF reflected a deliberate focus on “high-impact engagements” designed to foster…
CABS has launched HerNest, a groundbreaking financial solution designed to bridge the inclusion gap for Zimbabwe’s women and entrepreneurs.The innovative platform, unveiled in Harare recently, signalled a transformative shift toward inclusive banking by addressing the unique systemic challenges women face.HerNest offers tailored transactional and savings accounts alongside simplified access to credit, positioning itself as a…
HARARE’S long-standing water crisis is set to ease as the City of Harare and its partner, Helcraw Water Private Limited, have embarked on a major rehabilitation of Morton Jaffray Water Works aimed at boosting supply to residents.The council yesterday said the intervention was expected to significantly increase water production at the plant.“The City of Harare…
THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has given a nine days grace period to taxpayers to voluntarily disclose undeclared income or tax for last year.This comes amid concerns by the tax collector of systemic corruption, smuggling, and tax evasion, continuing to cripple authorities’ revenue mobilisation efforts and to sabotage national development.In a notice yesterday, Zimra said…
Leading fintech platform EcoCash has launched Zimbabwe’s first all-encompassing Super App that integrates payments, chat and explore services into a single, powerful App offering a first in convenience, high utility value and exciting social appeal. Developed by Sasai Fintech, a business of Cassava Technologies – the Super App is expected to position EcoCash at the…
RESIDENTS in Chitungwiza say they are struggling to locate and access the graves of their loved ones as cemeteries fall into neglect, with overgrown vegetation and poor demarcation making burial sites unrecognisable.Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Chitungwiza Residents Trust (Chitrest) director Alice Kuvheya said the situation had reached alarming levels across virtually all cemeteries…
THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) says tobacco sales have so far reached US$369 million from 138 million kilogrammes sold during the current marketing season.TIMB yesterday said this year’s marketing season was progressing well.“As of 20 April 2026, a total of 138 398 693 kilogrammes of tobacco, valued at US$369 020 915, has been…
