Zim’s informal sector needs empathetic policies — not ill thought-out blanket bans
THE government announced a ban on the importation and sale of second-hand clothes, as well as street and night vending.
By Newsday
19h ago
Second-hand clothes trade ban autocratic: Residents
HARARE residents have expressed outrage over government’s sudden ban on second-hand clothes trade in the capital, calling it an “autocratic onslaught” against livelihoods.
By Brent Shamu
Aug. 7, 2025
Minister bemoans rot in local authorities
LOCAL Government and Public Works minister Daniel Garwe has flagged mismanagement in local authorities in the country whose positions are mainly held in acting capacity
By Gracious Daniel
Aug. 6, 2025
Disaster capitalism on prowl
Garwe intimated that a private player would be engaged and start work in September this year.
By Paidamoyo Muzulu
Aug. 2, 2025
Govt backs Bulawayo’s Khumbul’Ekhaya Investment drive
He commended the collaboration between Bulawayo’s provincial ministry and the city council, saying it is essential for achieving national developmental goals.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Aug. 1, 2025
Glen View 8 traders relive Sunday morning horror
The complex has had multiple fire incidents that saw traders lose wares worth millions of United States dollars on an annual basis.
By Lesley Kufandada and Brent Shamu
Jul. 29, 2025
Chitungwiza accident declared national disaster, police release names
Local Government and Public Works minister Daniel Garwe said this while addressing mourners at a funeral parlour in the dormitory town yesterday.
By Richard Farekaye and Harriet Chikandiwa
Jul. 24, 2025
CZI, residents petition BCC over tariffs
The lawyers also indicated that the minister approved the budget on condition that the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) apply the tariffs set by the technical committee.
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 21, 2025
Storm brews over 1 000ha Mash East farm
The High Court case is due before the courts on July 17.
By Sydney Kawadza
Jul. 14, 2025
