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Zimbabwe’s Industrial Shift-- ChinAfrica
Chinese envoys and Zimbabwean government officials visit Dinson Iron and Steel Plant in Manhize, Midlands Province, Zimbabwe, on 22 January (CHINESE EMBASSY IN ZIMBABWE) Chinese investments in Zimbabwe have topped $10 billion, cementing China’s position as the Southern African country’s largest source of foreign direct investment and supporting a strategic shift from resource extraction towards local industrial processing.
Harvesting Opportunity-- ChinAfrica
A Mozambican exhibitor showcases avocados at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair in Bulawayo on 23 April (XINHUA) China’s newly implemented zero-tariff policy has opened the vast Chinese consumer market to Zimbabwe’s smallholder farmers, spurring rural industrialisation and job creation.
Patients bear the brunt of nurses’ strike
Health and Child Care minister Douglas Mombeshora confirmed that an emergency meeting took place on Monday between the Health Apex Panel and the Health Services Commission. THE corridors of Zimbabwe’s primary referral hospitals, usually bustling with the frantic energy of medical staff, fell into a haunting, desperate silence between Monday and Wednesday of this week.
Global shocks test Zimbabwe's fragile stability
Zimbabwe’s economy FOR a brief window, Zimbabwe’s economy appeared to be stabilising. Inflation was cooling. The maize harvest had hit 2,4 million tonnes. The central bank was boasting US$1,2 billion in reserves. Then the Middle East erupted. The ripple effects of escalating conflict have now crashed against Zimbabwe’s shores — and the government’s narrative of resilience is cracking under the weight. Fuel prices have surged. Fertiliser costs are up 30%.
Maphisa exposes Zim’s two-tier independence…Bicycles for war veterans, helicopters for cronies
Maphisa exposes Zim’s two-tier independence…Bicycles for war veterans, helicopters for cronies Maphisa exposes Zim’s two-tier independence…Bicycles for war veterans, helicopters for cronies bicycles — underscoring a widening gulf between liberation fighters and the new political and economic elite.
Salary ‘insult’ forces strike
For months, nurses have been engaging the government through formal negotiations, raising concerns over low pay and deteriorating working conditions. NURSES say they got the shock of their lives after receiving salary increments of only US$30 to US$40, an amount they describe as far below what had been promised by the government. The development has pushed them to issue a fresh strike notice, with industrial action set to begin on Monday, April 20, 2026.
Uncertainty grips over 180 000 ZEP holders
r deputy minister Njabulo Nzuza APPROXIMATELY 180 000 Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders have been gripped by anxiety after South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs issued a statement contradicting its deputy minister regarding a pathway to permanent residency.
Salary ‘insult’ forces strike
For months, nurses have been engaging the government through formal negotiations, raising concerns over low pay and deteriorating working conditions. NURSES say they got the shock of their lives after receiving salary increments of only US$30 to US$40, an amount they describe as far below what had been promised by the government. The development has pushed them to issue a fresh strike notice, with industrial action set to begin on Monday, April 20, 2026.
Making a Difference-- ChinAfrica
Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Zhou Ding poses for a photo at Dinson Iron and Steel Co. in Mvuma, Zimbabwe, on 22 January (COURTESY) The Thursday flight from China to Zimbabwe’s capital Harare has become a permanent, welcome feature. While there are a handful of returning locals and international aid workers, the overwhelming majority are Chinese citizens. But they are not tourists.
Prevail Group targets August for Parirenyatwa refurbishments completion
Prevail Group said the final phase, focusing on installing these sophisticated systems, is underway to deliver a world-class facility for Zimbabwean mothers and newborns. Special Adviser to the President on Monitoring the Implementation of Government Programmes, Joram Gumbo, has toured Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals to assess the progress of extensive renovations.
Stakeholders reject bid to bar medical aid societies from owning hospitals
Zimbabwe Nurses Association president Enock Dongo said the proposal was “selfish and self-centred”, and designed to benefit a few private hospital owners and doctors at the expense of the general public. THE MAJORITY of stakeholders have rejected a proposed amendment to Statutory Instrument (SI) 330 of 2000, which seeks to bar medical aid societies from owning and operating hospitals and clinics.
EU mantains arms embargo on Zim
While the arms embargo remains in place, the EU has removed what it called “all provisions related to the possibility of imposing a travel ban and asset freeze”. THE European Union has renewed its arms embargo on Zimbabwe for another year while formally lifting all provisions that allow the imposition of travel bans and asset freezes, the Council of the European Union announced on Tuesday.
Union condemns Botha mine fatal accident
ZDAMWU general secretary Justice Chinhema THE Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Workers Union (ZDAMWU) has condemned a fatal incident that occurred at Botha Mine in Bindura, where a body was retrieved from a mine shaft on Wednesday last week. The deceased, identified by police as 28-year-old Saymore Machipisa, was recovered from a shaft at the mine after reportedly going missing a quite few days earlier. His body was taken to Bindura Hospital for a post-mortem to determine the cause of death.
Bilateral Trade Gets a Boost-- ChinAfrica
A Zimbabwean exhibitor showcases artworks at the eighth China International Import Expo in Shanghai on 7 November 2025 (HU FAN) Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe is strategically positioning itself as a critical bridge for Zimbabwe’s local businesses, seeking to navigate the vast and complex Chinese market.
Mbuya Nehanda Maternity to open in April
A FINANCE, Economic Development and Investment Promotion secretary George Guvamatanga has announced that the Mbuya Nehanda Maternal Hospital at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals will be officially re-opened on Independence Day after being closed for renovation last year. The hospital was closed for renovation following President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s surprise visit to Zimbabwe’s referral health institutions last year.
Letter to my people: Chief Murinye is a product transactional politics
That Murinye was ready to halt nearly 200 schoolchildren from attending lessons for his own selfish ends, is indicative of his arrogance and callousness. My Dear People IT looks like buffoonery is in full swing even before we have ended the first month of the year.
Why Zimbabweans risk life and limb to enter SA
During the December 2025 festive period alone, soldiers intercepted over 1 100 undocumented Zimbabweans in a single operation. Admire Chideme (42) sits on the banks of flooding Limpopo River constantly peeping to the other side where the South African soldiers are patrolling using two speed boats. Chideme, who stays in South Africa illegally and had come for holidays, equates his journey to Zimbabwe to the annual wildebeest pilgrimage in Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.
Mbuya Nehanda Maternity to open in April
Local News A FINANCE, Economic Development and Investment Promotion secretary George Guvamatanga has announced that the Mbuya Nehanda Maternal Hospital at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals will be officially re-opened on Independence Day after being closed for renovation last year. The hospital was closed for renovation following President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s surprise visit to Zimbabwe’s referral health institutions last year.
Detained Chinese national challenges ‘discriminatory’ policy
Detained Chinese national challenges ‘discriminatory’ policy A CHINESE national held at Mutoko Remand Prison has filed an urgent High Court application alleging he is being unlawfully detained under a “discriminatory” government policy targeting nationals of his country accused of murder, even after being granted bail. The applicant, Quijun Yu, was granted US$5 000 bail by the High Court on a murder charge and ordered to surrender his passport and title deeds.
SA soldiers can 1 100 border jumpers on Christmas Day
Local News undocumented Zimbabweans attempting to cross into the neighbouring country The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) arrested more than 1 100 undocumented Zimbabweans attempting to cross into the neighbouring country on Christmas Day.
ED commissions Geo Pomona fleet
Geo Pomona executive chairperson and chief executive officer Dilesh Nguwaya President Emmerson Mnangagwa has commissioned a fleet of waste compactors for Geo Pomona Waste Management saying modern refuse collection is essential for Zimbabwe’s economic strategy and national image. The event marked the handover of a second batch of equipment under a public-private partnership between the company, Harare City Council and the government.
Zim launches major household survey to shape national policy
Zim launches major household survey to shape national policy THE Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat) and Unicef have launched a national survey to collect critical data on living standards, with findings set to influence government policy and budget allocations. The Fourth Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey, which commenced fieldwork in October, targets nearly 11 000 households.
Blueberries Bring Golden Opportunity-- ChinAfrica
A farmer shows freshly harvested blueberries in Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe, on 18 September (XINHUA) Inside a temperature-controlled greenhouse in Goromonzi in Mashonaland East Province about 40 km outside Zimbabwe’s capital Harare, a quiet blue revolution is taking place. Workers move carefully among lush green shrubs, their hands delicately harvesting plump, juicy blueberries. For many of these farmers, this is not just a harvest - it’s the dawn of a new economic era in the country.
Tangwirei sinks U$5m into Zanu PF Harare vote push
Tagwirei sinks US$5m into Zanu PF Harare vote push BUSINESSMAN and Zanu PF central committee member Kudakwashe Tagwirei has reportedly sunk more than US$5 million into Harare empowerment projects as the party gears up to woo the urban vote, which has been elusive since 2000. Zanu PF has struggled to gain traction in Harare for the past 25 years following the formation of the Morgan Tsvangirai-led Movement for Democratic Change.
Veteran midwife honoured
CORPORATE entity Impala Car Rental has honoured veteran midwife Nyaradzo Mukau, who delivered thousands of babies in a career spanning 44 years, on her retirement at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital. Mukau (65), was among a cohort of 12 retirees honoured by the company, which has established a tradition of recognising long-serving public health staff. Impala Car Rental’s marketing manager, Judith Mupinga, said the retirees were dedicated to their work. “It has become our policy to honour retirees.
Mnangagwa commissions Africa’s biggest tobacco processing plant
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has commissioned a multi-million-dollar expansion at Cut Rag Processors, making it Africa’s biggest tobacco processing plant. The plant has capacity to process 12 000 cigarettes per minute. It is designed to increase the domestic production of cut rag tobacco and cigarettes.
Zanu PF sets 2030 wheels in motion
THE ruling Zanu PF party has intensified the campaign to amend the Constitution to allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to retain power beyond his current term, with senior figures openly calling for an extension to 2030 during a party meeting in Highfield, Harare, yesterday. The push, which signals a significant political manoeuvre, was unveiled during a Zanu PF conference feedback meeting, where senior members rallied the party base behind the controversial idea.
Ex-drug addicts for national youth service
GOVERNMENT has announced a new policy to enrol successfully rehabilitated drug addicts in the National Youth Service (NYS) programme, providing a structured path to reintegration and skills training. The initiative, announced yesterday by Youth minister Tino Machakaire during a tour of Restore Life Rehabilitation Centre in Harare, aims to harness the potential of recovered youth for national development. “For too long, our young people have been lost to the darkness of drugs,” Machakaire said.
Tagwirei hits ground running, backs ED2030 plan
BUSINESSMAN and Zanu PF central committee member Kudakwashe Tagwirei has called for a constitutional amendment to allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term to be extended to 2030. Speaking to Zanu PF supporters during a feedback meeting in Chitungwiza yesterday, Tagwirei said there was economic progress under Mnangagwa’s rule. He said the economic stability and growth witnessed under Mnangagwa’s leadership was undeniable.
Harare faces scrutiny over budget
LOCAL Government and Public Works minister Daniel Garwe has urged residents to scrutinise Harare’s proposed US$680,9 million budget amid concerns some of the proposed tariffs are untenable at a time when service delivery has collapsed. The call comes after Harare has proposed to increase water tariff by 188% to US$4 per kilolitre from US$1,70 for low-density suburbs, while that for high-density suburbs will be increased by 60%.
Govt prioritises long-serving nurses in verification process
GOVERNMENT prioritises nurses who have served for 15 years in processing verification letters as part of efforts to reform the system and address long-standing grievances within the health sector. This comes after the government has been withholding verification letters, which are essential in international job applications for nurses, despite collecting over US$3 million from the health professionals to process the key documents.
War Room: Botswana’s homegrown philanthropic movement
BY YVONNE MOOKA At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in Botswana, Omogolo Nkgogelang started a movement he christened the War Room to rescue the less fortunate and little did he know that it will morph into success story of home grown philanthropy. Nkgogelang said seeing people starving during the lockdowns that followed the global outbreak of the respiratory disease appealed to his conscience as a Christian and he pioneered the War Room. “We were at war.
Botswana traditional ‘funeral policy scheme’ binds community together
BY YVONNE MOOKA In a Botswana rural community where a few can afford funeral insurance policies, villagers have come up with an initiative to ensure that everyone gets a decent burial, including the poorest by pooling together the little resources they have. Community members from Ntlhantlhe village in Southern District, located about 47 kilometres from the capital Gaborone, contribute P20 (US$1.40) each to a fund known as Lotlharapana that is used to cover funeral expenses.
Bishop Munyanyi redefines apostolic faith with modern touch
The name Steady Munyanyi has long resonated in Zimbabwe’s creative and business circles. As the founder of Diamond Studios, the recording powerhouse that helped launch the careers of top artists such as Jah Prayzah, Sulumani Chimbetu, and Romeo Gasa, Munyanyi built a reputation as a visionary music producer and philanthropist.
Why Walter Magaya was arrested
Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries founder Walter Magaya’s arrest yesterday came after years of fighting rape and fraud allegations by the prominent cleric. Police spokesperson commissioner Paul Nyathi said Magaya (41) had been arrested by a crack team in the early hours on rape and fraud charges. “The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of church leader Walter Magaya in connection with several reports of rape and fraud,” Nyathi said.
Anti -Mnangagwa term extension activist’s family lives in fear
Opposition activist Gilbert Mbwende has revealed that his family is living in fear after their Highfields home was petrol bombed last week by unknown suspects. Mbwende’s house was bombed ahead of a press conference by groups opposing Zanu PF's controversial agenda to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule from 2028 to 2030. On the same night, the offices of Sapes Trust which is led by Ibbo Mandaza and which was also scheduled to host the presser, was also attacked.
Ammara Brown speaks out on pregnancy and marriage
Songstress Ammara Brown has opened up on her marriage and pregnancy, which led to her sabbatical from the music industry. Brown made her first public performance in a long time at the recently held Castle Lager Braai Festival at the Glamis Arena, marking her return. Speaking to Zimbuzz on the sidelines of her performance at Glamis Arena, Ammara Brown announced her return and said there shall be no breaks. “No more breaks; the break was because I was pregnant,” she said.
Jah Prayzah to headline Jongwe Jamfest
Music lovers in Mashonaland West province are in for a treat as some of Zimbabwe’s biggest artists gear up to set Chinhoyi alight at the Jamfest scheduled for next Saturday at Jongwe Corner. The highly anticipated festival will be headlined by contemporary music powerhouse Jah Prayzah and his 3G Band, alongside Voltz JT and Baba Harare, promising a night of explosive performances that blend Afro-fusion, Zimdancehall and contemporary urban grooves.
Politics behind Zim’s celebrity car bonanza
In recent months, Zimbabwe’s arts scene has been abuzz — not with new music, films or theatre, but with the spectacle of car keys changing hands. From luxury SUVs to sleek sedans, controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo and, more recently, President Emmerson Mnangagwa have been handing out vehicles and cash to a long list of artists, musicians and social media personalities.
Plot to block Sanyatwe’s rise in Zanu PF exposed
Zanu PF chairperson Oppa Muchinguri Kashiri has been accused of hatching a plot to block Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture minister Anseleem Sanyatwe’s rise to the ruling party’s central committee amid allegations that money is changing hands for influential positions.
Zimbabwe’s Miss Universe ready for Thailand showdown.
Zimbabwe’s representative at the 74th Miss Universe pageant, Lyshanda Moyas, has joined more than 80 contestants from across the globe in Thailand, where the much-anticipated international beauty competition kicked off from yesterday to November 21. According to the official Miss Universe Thailand schedule, delegates began arriving in Bangkok yesterday, marking the start of a three-week festival of culture, fashion and empowerment.
Top court blasts loanee over ‘wilful default’
HIGH Court judge Justice Jacob Manzunzu has dismissed an application to rescind a default judgment for a US$500 000 debt, ruling that the applicant cannot blame his lawyer for “wilful default” and a “lackadaisical approach” to the case. Justice Manzunzu upheld his extempore decision from May, finding that Luka Ignatius Fabris had failed to show “good and sufficient cause” for the setting aside of the judgment granted against him in favour of businessman Tendai Mashamhanda.
Govt falters on night vending ban
GOVERNMENT’S widely publicised ban on night vending has effectively faltered, following widespread resistance and implementation failure just months after its announcement. The policy, intended to restore order and formalise the economy, has exposed a deep disconnect between official decrees and economic realities on the ground.
Landmark ruling clears way for fraud lawsuit
A HIGH COURT landmark ruling has cleared the way for a major fraud lawsuit to proceed after throwing out the defendant’s claim that the case was filed too late. Justice Gladys Mhuri ruled that allegations of fraud do not expire under the country’s prescription laws. The case centres around a 2008 loan and a subsequent property transfer that plaintiffs allege were built on a foundation of fraudulent documents and “sham” agreements.
Letter to my people: Reading Sona using torch a new low
My Dear People The power outage during the state of the nation address (Sona) by the Scarfed One has completely eclipsed the piffle espoused during the annually held snoozefest. The outage that occurred during Ngwena’s speech has prompted hilarious and downright preposterous reactions by the various bootlickers of the Scarfed One who had to read the rest of the address under torch light. Leading the way was the regime loudmouth and former nurse Nicky.
Authorities must act on arson attacks
The silence by the government and police following last week’s arson attacks at the Sapes Trust offices and the home of Constitutional Defence Forum member Gilbert Mbwende has been deafening. Zimbabwe last Tuesday woke up to the alarming images of the Sapes Trust offices in Harare’s Belegravia area having been burnt down.
Creative empowerment is economic empowerment
A mentor recently shared about the opportunity that changed their career, giving them access to work that allowed them not only to prove their capability but also to learn and innovate. I asked if my generation had access to similar opportunities right after university. He paused, then said, “We need more discussions around this. While there are more innovations and paths to take, the opportunities are quite thin.” I resonate deeply with this.
Outcry over Hwange park road detour
A 45-KILOMETRE detour through Hwange National Park had sparked a fierce backlash from leading conservation and tourism operators in Zimbabwe, who warn that it threatens the ecological heart of the Hwange region and the economy it supports. In letters seen by NewsDay, Painted Dog Conservation (PDC) and the Amalinda Safari Collection have called for the immediate suspension of a plan to route commercial traffic through the sensitive Hwange National Park buffer zone.
Probe, stop illegal, environmentally destructive mining activities, Ema told
A PROMINENT law firm has formally demanded that the Environmental Management Agency (Ema) immediately investigate and stop alleged “blatantly illegal and environmentally destructive” mining activities being conducted within Manyuchi River in Mudzi.
Mnangagwa honours late hero
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has described the late Brigadier General (Rtd) Mpandasekwa Mzheri as a revered and decorated patriot who sacrificed his life for Zimbabwe. Mnangagwa was speaking yesterday during the burial of the late army general, who was recently declared a national hero. Mzheri, a veteran of the liberation struggle, passed away in Harare on October 6 at the age of 75.
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