Lower tobacco prices worry Zimbabwe farmers

Zimbabwe Commercial Farmers Union president Shadreck Makombe Tobacco prices have fallen by an average of US 14 cents in the wake of a new pricing structure growers say. The new tobacco marketing season opened with prices ranging from US$1,59 per kilogramme …

Zimbabwe in massive gold mop up

U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier: Falconets set to face Rwanda/Zimbabwe

The road to the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup begins this weekend with first-round matches taking place across Africa, BSNSports.com.ng reports. Nigeria’s Falconets, owing to their impressive record in past tournaments, have been granted a bye into the …

Putin Hails Zimbabwe as Strategic Ally

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa (Image: Tass) MOSCOW, Russia – Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised the close alignment between Russia and Zimbabwe on key global issues, underscoring Moscow’s growing …

Dismantling Gender Wage Gap in Zimbabwe 

The gender wage gap in Zimbabwe has had a detrimental impact on women, limiting their economic independence, reinforcing social inequalities and hindering national progress. Although women make up 59.7% of the labor force population, they continue to earn …

It is Time to Address the Deplorable State of the Healthcare System in Zimbabwe

In a remarkable demonstration of frankness for a senior government official, the country’s Minister of Youth, Tino Machakaire put up a heart-wrenching post on his Facebook page, which was directed to President Emmerson Mnangagwa on 5 May 2025. This was …

The collapse of our education system is Zimbabwe’s silent killer

Tendai Ruben Mbofana   Understandably, over the past few months, our attention as a nation has been largely consumed by the deplorable state of our public healthcare system—a matter of life and death for many Zimbabweans. With emergency services virtually …

Zimbabwe, Russia pledge to bolster ties . . .President Putin hails Harare as a reliable partner

Kuda Bwititi in MOSCOW, Russia PRESIDENT MNANGAGWA met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow yesterday, where the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation between Zimbabwe and the Russian Federation. The high-level …

Zimbabwe to retest all drivers in some money making scheme

All licensed drivers in Zimbabwe will soon be required to undergo retesting as part of a new initiative to account for changes in their facial features and health conditions, a government official revealed yesterday. The announcement was made by Onesimo …

Whi-Zim's cement plant progressing well in Zimbabwe

Construction of a multi-million-dollar cement manufacturing plant by Chinese firm Whi-Zim on the outskirts of Magunje Growth Point is progressing smoothly, with commissioning scheduled for June 2025, officials have confirmed. The project, which is set to …