Local manufacturing key to cutting Zimbabwe’s import bill – CZI
She said CZI is promoting a “manufacturing for manufacturing” model focused on business-to-business (B2B) production of intermediate goods.
By Brent Shamu and Concilia Mupezeni
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What to do as Trump’s war cripples Zim’s poor
The Zimbabwe United Passenger Company once raised hope when it rolled out buses during the Covid-19 period. But instead of expansion, the fleet has steadily dwindled.
By Eddie Zvinonzwa
Mar. 27, 2026
Citizens have been squeezed enough
At the beginning of the year, government introduced a 15,5% Vat on previously zero-rated tourism services such as transfers, safaris and adventure activities.
By Newsday
Mar. 27, 2026
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Fuel price hikes drive up cost of living
Commuters, vendors and families said they were struggling to adjust as daily expenses outpace incomes.
By Gracious Daniel
Mar. 26, 2026
Global cartels turn Zim into drug hub
Authorities are grappling with the proliferation of drug dealing and abuse, struggling to curb the vice amid rising violence, mental health problems and other social ills linked to drug use.
By Silas Nkala
Mar. 25, 2026
It’s the taxes, stupid
The latest fuel price hike, announced last week, pushed petrol to US$2,17 and diesel to US$2,05 per litre.
By Editor
Mar. 24, 2026
Zimbabwe's fuel price hike hits hard
Authorities have attributed the increases to global oil market shocks linked to the Middle East war involving the United States and Israel's war with Iran.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Mar. 22, 2026
Mutsvangwa calls for diplomatic solution to Middle East conflict
ZANU PF spokesperson, Christopher Mutsvangwa, has called for a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing Middle East conflict, blaming the unrest on the denial of Palestinian rights
By Pride Nyamupangedengu
Mar. 16, 2026
Swift action crucial as global conflict rattles Zim markets
Zimbabweans are once again feeling the strain as fuel prices shoot up to some of the highest levels in southern Africa.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Mar. 13, 2026
