Tapiwa Chirume THE Zimbabwe Farmers Union (ZFU) has called on the government to introduce fuel subsidies and further reduce fuel taxes to cushion farmers from rising input costs threatening the agricultural sector. The call follows multiple fuel price increases implemented by the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) between February and April 2026, which have pushed…
CHIEF WRITER POLICE have warned motorists and illegal taxi drivers (mushika-shika) operators against name-dropping in a bid to evade arrest for traffic offences. Speaking to the media in Harare yesterday, Officer Commanding Harare Province, Maxwell Chikunguru, said illegal pirate taxi drivers (mushika-shika) must refrain from name-dropping when arrested, warning that such conduct undermines law enforcement….
ZIMBABWE is advocating for a global shift toward peace-based diplomacy and economic cooperation to build competitive, interconnected industries. Speaking at a diplomats’ forum yesterday during the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), the minister of Foreign Affairs, Amon Murwira, emphasised that the nation’s foreign policy was firmly anchored in constitutional principles rather than abstract concepts….
THE Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has begun the process of filling top positions in the organisation as part of its massive restructuring exercise.This follows last year’s retrenchment of several directors and senior managers.It also follows the recent appointment of communication and public relations strategist George Manyaya as ZTA substantive chief executive officer.In an advertisement this…
STEADFAST fiscal discipline and unwavering policy predictability are prerequisites for attracting investment and for unlocking rapid economic transformation in the country, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has said.Speaking at a business conference here, during the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), Chiwenga added yesterday that the government also remained seized with further building confidence in the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
THE police have warned the public against the illegal possession and transportation of explosives saying offenders will be prosecuted.Police national spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday said it was a criminal offence to handle or move explosives without proper authorisation.“The Zimbabwe Republic Police reminds Zimbabweans and foreigners that in terms of the Explosives Act … it is…
