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The Government of Zimbabwe has officially commenced the second phase of grain distribution aimed at supporting vulnerable and food-insecure communities across the nation. Vice President Kembo Mohadi announced the initiative during a recent visit to Beitbridge, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to ensuring food security for all Zimbabweans despite ongoing challenges …

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially signed the Criminal Laws Amendment (Protection of Children and Young Persons) Bill, 2024, into law, significantly raising the age of consent from 16 to 18. This legislative change aims to bolster protections for children and young people against sexual predators and the scourge of early …

Cabinet has reviewed a comprehensive report on basic commodity prices and local industry constraints, presented by Vice President Gen (Rtd) Dr. CGDN Chiwenga. The discussion included strategies to operationalize the ZiG currency as legal tender and address issues affecting the economy. A de-dollarisation roadmap, developed by the Minister of Finance, …

In a surprising turn of events, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reinstated Simelisizwe Sibanda as Deputy Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science, and Technology Development, following his recent dismissal from the position. Sibanda, a Zanu PF legislator, was removed earlier this month after a controversial incident involving a non-Ndebele …

Harare Town Clerk Hosiah Chisango has been arrested on charges related to the illegal awarding of a US$9.2 million street lights tender to businessman Moses Mpofu, who is currently imprisoned over a failed Presidential Goat Scheme. The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) confirmed Chisango’s arrest and stated that he will appear …

In a recent post-Cabinet briefing, Information Minister Jenfan Muswere revealed that Zimbabwe’s retail landscape remains stable with affordable prices for essential household goods, despite initial concerns surrounding the introduction of the ZiG currency. Industry and Commerce Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu presented the Second Quarter Update of 2024 to Cabinet, highlighting that …

By Annette Mutaurwa In a clear sign that Harare’s infrastructure needs an overhaul, Harare’s central business district is flowing with raw effluent, putting millions of people who work and live in the capital at risk. Tens of thousands of people criss-cross Harare’s CBD daily going about their business and returning …

By Judith Matanire Following a recent visit to Harare, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Mr. Wojciech Maliszewski concluded the 2024 Article IV Consultation with Zimbabwe. Despite facing significant headwinds, Zimbabwe’s economy has exhibited resilience, according to Maliszewski’s statement. The IMF projects Zimbabwe’s economic growth to slow to …

Zimbabwe is gearing up to confront a significant power supply deficit that could reach up to 2,800 megawatts (MW) by the close of 2025, warned Energy Minister Edgar Moyo at an investor conference in Barcelona. Currently, the country grapples with a shortfall of 500MW largely due to escalating demands from …

After more than two months since its introduction, Zimbabwe’s latest currency has finally been assigned an official international currency code. This marks the southern African nation’s sixth endeavor to establish a stable monetary unit amid ongoing economic challenges. The currency, now officially recognized with the code ZWG (Zimbabwe Gold), received …