Top Stories

Lithium export ban tied to beneficiation — Goverment

THE government says the ban on lithium exports remains in force until mining companies actively participate in the value chain through increased local beneficiation and value addition.Addressing the media in Harare on Tuesday night, the minister of Information, Zhemu Soda, said the stance by the government was part of efforts to maximise returns from the…

To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice!

Subscriptions

Top Stories

Four men await judgment in murder case

FOUR men from Silobela, who are facing murder charges over the death of a 67-year-old man, are now awaiting judgment after the matter was heard in court.Petro Ntini, 27, Kwanele Ntini, 24, Thulani Sibanda, 23, and Michael Ngwenya, 20, yesterday appeared before High Court judge Ngoni Nduna.They all pleaded not guilty to the charge. The…

To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice!

Subscriptions

Top Stories

Man caged 18 months for debit card theft

A BULAWAYO man has been sentenced to an effective 18 months in prison after he was found in possession of 21 debit cards belonging to different individuals and financial institutions.Caleb Murahwa of Mpopoma suburb yesterday appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Babra Phiri facing a theft charge.He pleaded not guilty and was convicted after a full trial.He…

To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice!

Subscriptions

Business

Mutapa records US$22m surplus

MUTAPA Investment Fund (MIF) achieved a US$21,7 million surplus after tax for the year ended December 31, 2025, marking a 503 percent jump from US$3,6 million in 2024 aided mainly by strong dividend income.MIF, the country’s sovereign wealth fund, manages a portfolio of 30 companies adding up to approximately 70 including associates and subsidiaries.Dividend income…

To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice!

Subscriptions

Top Stories

Zimbabwe seeks bail out from IMF & AFDB

THE country is looking for financial support from the World Bank and the Africa Development Bank (AfDB) to help tackle rising public debt and to stabilise the ZiG and prices of basic goods.This follows Harare’s recent agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a 10-month Staff-Monitored Programme (SMP), which is seen as a crucial…

To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice!

Subscriptions

Top Stories

Two-year ban for Zimbabwe’s Muzarabani

Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani has been handed a two-year ban from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after withdrawing from the 2026 season despite agreeing to contractual terms.The development comes weeks after the pacer pulled out of the PSL to feature in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, where…

To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice!

Subscriptions