Listed spirits and wines maker, African Distillers (Afdis), has recorded a 56 % volume growth backed by recently introduced Gold Blend Number 9 whisky among other factors. In a recent trading update for the period ended June 30 2021, Afdis company secretary, Lydiah Mutamuko said the company registered a volume …

Jacob Zuma’s counsel, Dali Mpofu, believes ‘all these problems may be resolved by the stroke of a pen’ The Pietermaritzburg high court will rule on Tuesday on whether it will postpone the corruption trial of former president Jacob Zuma, after his lawyers argued that it would be a breach of …

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has ordered mass testing for all 45,000 police officers, it says “to reduce chances of spreading the coronavirus in our offices and working environs.” An internal police memo seen by ZimLive says the testing – which will be free – is compulsory. “Following the recent …

A week of violence that has engulfed South Africa slowly began to ebb on Thursday, and people counted the cost of an orgy of arson and looting that has destroyed hundreds of businesses and killed at least 70 people. Looting continued in parts of the eastern port city of Durban, …

The Zimbabwean economy will lose up to 25 million US dollars if the ongoing riots in South Africa continue for another week. This is according to Takunda Mugaga, president of the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC). Speaking to the SABC in Harare, Mugaga said disruptions of routes into Zimbabwe …

Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) commander Lieutenant-General Edzai Absolom Chanyuka Chimonyo has died after a long battle with cancer. This was revealed by Presidential spokesperson, George Charamba on his Twitter handle @Jamwanda2. “Devastated to announce the passing on of General Chimonyo early this morning after a long fight against cancer. Go …

By Robson Maenzanise Tile Essentials, run by shrewd businessman Spencer Madziya, is taking huge strides in the construction industry after successfully opening another high-end showroom in Eastlea despite the negative impact of Covid-19 on the Zimbabwean economy. The company, born out of Tiles For Africa, has become one of the …

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has introduced a new $50 dollar note, which goes into circulation tomorrow. RBZ Governor Dr John Panonetsa Mangudya announced the development through a press statement Tuesday afternoon. “The RBZ (the Bank) wishes to advise the public that the ZW$50 bank note issued on July …

There has been a notable increase in Covid-19 cases in Hwange district since the third wave hit Zimbabwe a few weeks ago. Hwange urban is largely responsible for the sharp rise in the district, dominating in terms of new cases. The mining town is not an isolated case, the increase …

Footballers Union of Zimbabwe (FUZ) president Desmond Maringwa has urged the current crop of footballers to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset and seek a second career while still playing football. From far left: Allan Twalumba, FUZ President Desmond Maringwa, Morgan Mungombe former Chicken Inn FC Striker and Herbert Dick the Vice …