THE upcoming “Battle of the Zambezi” series is not merely a routine start to the international season; it represents a crucial pillar in Zimbabwe’s long-term strategic preparations for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. For a nation making its highly-anticipated return to rugby’s grandest stage after more than three decades, the margin for error is razor-thin….
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital tools into Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector must be deepened to enhance productivity, build climate resilience, and secure food supplies for smallholder farmers. As the backbone of the national economy, agriculture stands to gain the most from the fourth industrial revolution. However, for this transition to be meaningful, it must move from…
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…
THE commencement of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo on Monday was not merely a scheduled entry on the national calendar; it is a critical economic crossroads. As the Second Republic pushes forward with its “Open for Business” mantra, the 2026 edition of this premium showcase must transcend the traditional exchange of handshakes…
THE blood-soaked asphalt of the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road still reeks of the charred remains of 12 souls who perished last week in a kombi-turned-incinerator.This is not just another “unfortunate incident”; it is a national disgrace, a stinging indictment of a country that has allowed its highways to become lawless killing fields.From the carnage of the Easter…
ZIMBABWE’S state-linked gold portfolio, now aligned under the Mutapa Investment Fund through Kuvimba Mining House, is vast by any measure. Its operations…
WHAT is unfolding around Botha Gold Mine now presents itself as a potential case of coordinated economic capture, where a small network…
THE decision to host the country’s 46th independence anniversary in Maphisa, Matobo District, was more than a logistical feat of decentralisation; it was a profound symbolic gesture. President Emmerson Mnangagwa stood before thousands at Maphisa Stadium on Saturday, his message was clear: the sun of independence shines on every corner of the nation, but its…
FORTY-SIX years ago, the air over Zimbabwe was thick with the scent of promise. As the Union Jack lowered and the Zimbabwean bird rose, a nation was born from the blood of thousands who dared to dream that freedom would be a shared harvest.They marched into the teeth of colonial fire not for a change…
THE 2026 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) campaign is in its infancy, yet a palpable electricity has already returned to Zimbabwean football.This surge in interest is no coincidence; it is the direct result of a revitalised start by two of the nation’s most storied institutions: Dynamos FC and CAPS United.After a 2025 season that…
