THE Grain Marketing Board (GMB) says four new grain silos will be added to the country’s grain storage reserves this year as part of efforts to boost national storage capacity.In an interview with the Daily News yesterday, GMB chief executive Edson Badarai said the new silos would significantly increase the country’s storage reserves.“In terms of…
ZIMBABWE’S beverages giant, Delta Corporation, is on the verge of making history as it prepares to become the third local corporate to breach the US$1 billion annual revenue threshold, powered by a massive surge in beer consumption.In its latest trading update, the group reported a record-breaking half-year revenue of US$514,2 million for the period ended…
THE Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) disbursed ZiG9,5 billion to road authorities and strategic obligations in 2025, marking a sharp increase from ZiG4,6 billion released in the previous year.In its disbursement report as at December 31, 2025 released yesterday, the road fund administrator said the funds supported local road authorities, repayment of the Development Bank…
THE country stands at a perilous juncture.As the political temperature rises over the “2030 agenda,” the air is thick with a familiar, suffocating polarisation that has long hindered our national progress.While President Emmerson Mnangagwa has publicly maintained his status as a “constitutionalist”, intending to retire in 2028, the relentless drumbeat from within Zanu PF to…
GLOBAL electric vehicle manufacturer, Build Your Dreams (BYD), has entered the Zimbabwean market, positioning electric mobility as a commercially viable solution for corporates and households amid rising fuel costs and sustainability pressures.The vehicles were launched recently at Tsapo Group of Companies in Harare, marking a strategic expansion for BYD as it deepens its footprint in…
IN A landmark move set to redefine cross-border financial connectivity for Zimbabweans, the People’s Own Savings Bank (POSB) has joined forces with global payments leader Mastercard to launch POSB Remit Outbound.This strategic collaboration would introduce a seamless, secure, and cost-effective channel for sending funds to 21 international destinations. Powered by the innovative Mastercard Move portfolio,…
AN EMPLOYEE has died in a freak accident at the Chimusana Bridge Project site offices in Masvingo, Masimba Holdings Limited has confirmed.In a statement, the construction firm said the fatal incident occurred on Monday, while the employee was cleaning a spinner truck at the project site.“It is with deep regret that Masimba Holdings Limited confirms…
THE Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (Baz) has raised alarm over the growing dissemination of sexually explicit digital content by some social media creators, warning that such material poses a serious risk to children and violates the country’s laws and constitutional values.Baz acting chief executive officer Matthias Chakanyuka yesterday said the authority had noted “with serious…
HARARE provincial magistrate Lisa Mutendereki yesterday fined four women US$100 each for soliciting for sex online.Sekai Chisango of Budiriro, Fadzai Makucha of Chitungwiza, Faith Pahlani of Epworth and Liana Demberere pleaded guilty to soliciting by publication of solicitation for prostitution by electronic means.They were each ordered to pay a fine of US$100 or, in default…
A HARARE woman is in trouble after it emerged that she allegedly trafficked four Zambian nationals to Zimbabwe for an undisclosed purpose.Christina Mafudza, who is facing human trafficking charges, was advised to apply for bail at the High Court by Harare regional magistrate Jesse Kufa.The court heard that the police received information that four Zambian…
