Zimbabwe comes second at Enactus World Cup

ZIMBABWEAN scientists and students are earning international acclaim after winning two major global awards in science and innovation, reaffirming the country's place on the world's research and entrepreneurship map. Professor Gift Mehlana of...

IMF calls for discipline, governance overhaul in Zimbabwe amid recovery signs

HARARE – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its 2025 Article IV consultation report on Zimbabwe, highlighting a tentative macroeconomic stabilisation in the country despite significant fiscal and structural challenges that need to...

WHO Level 3 Milestone Positions Ethiopia to Lure Pharma Manufacturers, Expand Market: Health Minister

Addis Ababa, October 3, 2025 (ENA)— Ethiopia’s landmark achievement of attaining World Health Organization (WHO) Level 3 in medicines regulation will position the country as a hub for both local and global pharmaceutical manufacturers, Health...

Zimbabwe’s UN Security Council bid gains crucial Nordic backing

Rutendo Nyeve, Victoria Falls Reporter THE Nordic countries have thrown their weight behind Zimbabwe’s candidature for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027-2028 term. The endorsement emerged during the...

Zimbabwe marks World Contraception Day in Mhangura to combat adolescent pregnancy

Conrad Mupesa Mashonaland West Bureau ZIMBABWE today held belated commemorations to mark the World Contraception Day in Mhangura. The celebrations drew scores of people from Mhangura to the Recreational Club to attend the event. The day is...

Zimbabwe Moves to Develop AI Legislation, Pushes for Stronger AfCFTA Implementation

Zimbabwe is working to establish a legislative framework that will support artificial intelligence development in line with global trends, according to National Assembly Speaker Jacob Mudenda. Speaking at the Conference of Speakers of National and...

IMF urges Zimbabwe to provide more clarity on de-dollarization plan

HARARE, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Zimbabwe to provide greater clarity on its plan to phase out the U.S. dollar and adopt the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) as the country's sole currency by 2030. In a report...

IMF says Zimbabwe economy to grow at 6%

News / National by Staff reporter 2 hrs ago | 66 Views Zimbabwe's economic growth is expected to rebound to a 6 percent rate this year, the International Monetary Fund said, citing improving agricultural production, record-high gold prices and...

Zimbabwe banker's diploma gains UK accreditation

News / National by Staff reporter 27 mins ago | 48 Views The Institute of Bankers of Zimbabwe (IOBZ) has secured international accreditation for its Banker's Diploma from the United Kingdom's Chartered Banker Institute, marking a major milestone...

Harare to Host Permanent Headquarters for Intra-African Trade Fair

The Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) is set to establish a permanent headquarters in Harare, Zimbabwe, after beating bids from five other African countries. This decision aims to create a sustainable and scalable institution that is...

ZITF Chairman, industrialist Busisa Moyo awarded Honorary Doctorate in Business Leadership

Peter Matika, Senior Reporter Prominent Bulawayo-based industrialist, Mr Busisa Moyo, has been awarded Honorary Doctorate in Business Leadership at the 31st NUST graduation ceremony currently underway in Bulawayo. The award, is a milestone...

Mliswa dismisses reports that he fled Zimbabwe for SA

Outspoken former legislator Temba Mliswa has dismissed reports that he fled Zimbabwe for South Africa amid rising political tensions, insisting that his recent trip was strictly business-related. Writing to his X (formerly Twitter) account, Mliswa...

IMF calls on Zimbabwe to explain its dollar exit strategy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Zimbabwe to provide more details about how it intends to phase out the U.S. dollar by 2030 and rely fully on its new local currency, the ZiG. The Washington-based lender warned that the ZiG has...

Zimbabwe economic growth rate to rebound to 6% this year, IMF says

NAIROBI - Zimbabwe's economic growth is expected to rebound to a 6% rate this year, the International Monetary Fund said, citing improving agricultural production, record-high gold prices and robust remittances from its citizens who live abroad....

Optimise financial institutions for developmental aspirations

South Africa has a massive financial sector. For perspective, the South African retirement industry alone, has more than US$242 billion (R4,6 trillion) in assets under management. THERE are quite a lot of things that can be done in order to...

Zimbabwe's shadowy donors: When State Capture becomes the norm

Zimbabwe teeters on the edge of a moral and political precipice. The recent revelations of lavish donations by business tycoons and so-called "tenderpreneurs" are not just acts of generosity - they are symptomatic of a deeper, corrosive rot eating...

Zimra slaps OK with US$2m penalty amid financial woes

The FDMS is a tax compliance mechanism that requires retailers to link their point-of-sale systems directly to Zimra’s servers, enabling real-time monitoring of transactions. THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has imposed a US$2,05 million...

Kenya counts on digital trade clearing system with Comesa to improve regional trade

Kenya has launched the Electronic Certificate of Origin (eCOO) system, a bold step towards enhancing trade efficiency and strengthening intra-African trade. Launched through a partnership between the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the Common...

Sub-Saharan Africa's smaller economies set to outpace regional giants amid global volatility

By Edith Mutethya in Nairobi, Kenya | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-10-03 17:12 Sub-Saharan Africa's smaller economies are expected to sustain strong performance this year, outpacing regional heavyweights such as South Africa and Nigeria,...

Zimbabwean-born Queen Nandi evicted from Scottish woodland

Members of a self-styled African tribe have been evicted from their camp on council-owned land in the Scottish Borders. The three people, who call themselves the Kingdom of Kubala, have been staying in a wooded area near Jedburgh. The tribe...