5 h. ago Do more to fuel ZiG: IMF to Gvt urges authorities to raise their use of domestic unit

NEWS EDITOR tafirenyikam@dailynews.co.zw THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) is continuing to stump for the wider and accelerated use of the ZiG in... To access this post, you must purchase a subscription. Please click the button below to visit our subscriptions page to select a package. Subscriptions

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6 h. ago Top 10 African countries with the strongest currencies in June 2025

Business Insider Africa While not all African currencies are strengthening, those that are showing indications of strength may profit in numerous ways. One of the most immediate advantages of a stronger currency is lower inflation. Many African nations rely significantly on imports of basic products, including petroleum, food, and industrial inputs. When a country’s currency The post Top 10 African countries with the strongest currencies in June 2025 appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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13 h. ago ZRP Responds to Allegations of Ration Theft by Senior Officers

By A Correspondent| The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has refuted claims that senior officers are stealing food rations meant for … Continue reading "ZRP Responds to Allegations of Ration Theft by Senior Officers"

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21 h. ago Iran hit by deadly strikes as Israel claims victory: ‘We removed the threat’

AFP Israel said on Tuesday it had agreed to a “bilateral ceasefire” with Iran proposed by US President Donald Trump, following 12 days of war with its arch-foe. “Last night, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened the cabinet… to announce that Israel had achieved all the objectives of Operation ‘Rising Lion’ and much more,” the government The post Iran hit by deadly strikes as Israel claims victory: ‘We removed the threat’ appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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40 h. ago Clubs in SA and Tanzania keeping tabs on FC Platinum star Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya

HARARE - Clubs from South Africa’s Betway Premiership and the Tanzanian Premier League are reportedly tracking FC Platinum forward Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya, whose contract with the Zvishavane side expires in December. The post Clubs in SA and Tanzania keeping tabs on FC Platinum star Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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49 h. ago Formal Retailers Cry Foul as Informal Traders Gain Edge Amid High Taxes and Complex Regulations

INFORMAL traders, who largely evade taxes and levies, are putting formal retail and wholesale businesses [...]

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63 h. ago Mnangagwa Minister Threatens Schools Refusing to Accept ZiG as Fees Payment

By A Correspondent Primary and Secondary Education Minister Torerai Moyo has issued a stern warning to schools that are refusing … Continue reading "Mnangagwa Minister Threatens Schools Refusing to Accept ZiG as Fees Payment"

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3 d. ago Zimbabwe’s economy continues to register positive strides: President Mnangagwa

By Xinhua ZIMBABWEAN President Emmerson Mnangagwa said on Saturday that the country’s economy continues to register positive strides. In a post on X, the president said that economic growth is being driven by strong performance in mining and tourism, reduced inflation and the stabilization of the local currency. Mnangagwa’s comments followed a recent statement by The post Zimbabwe’s economy continues to register positive strides: President Mnangagwa appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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3 d. ago Zimbabwe Central Bank reserves backing the ZiG currency doubles up ahead of shift to monocurrency

HARARE – President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Thursday conducted an inspection of the Reserve Bank of [...]

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4 d. ago Mai Jeremaya’s testimony in rape case comes under scrutiny from defence lawyers

HARARE - Lawyers representing Thabo Blessing Dube and Martin Charlie, the two men accused of raping socialite Ashley Masendeke (Mai Jeremani) have questioned her testimony, claiming that her story contained inconsistencies that made it hard to believe her. The post Mai Jeremaya’s testimony in rape case comes under scrutiny from defence lawyers appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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4 d. ago R. Kelly lawyers claim there is ongoing prison assassination plot after singer hospitalised

CHICAGO - Lawyers representing disgraced musician R Kelly claim there is a plot to kill him by prison guards, after he was hospitalised last week for overdosing on medication. The post R. Kelly lawyers claim there is ongoing prison assassination plot after singer hospitalised appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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5 d. ago Zimbabwe’s gold reserves reach 3.4 metric tons, Mnangagwa inspects RBZ vaults

By Alois Vinga Zimbabwe’s gold reserves have grown to 3.4 metric tons to back the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency, introduced in April 2024. President Emmerson Mnangagwa inspected the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s (RBZ) gold vaults on Thursday, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to strengthening the currency’s fundamentals through mineral-backed reserves. The RBZ aims to increase its The post Zimbabwe’s gold reserves reach 3.4 metric tons, Mnangagwa inspects RBZ vaults appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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5 d. ago It will take more than Mnangagwa’s gold vault tour to restore public trust in the ZiG

There’s a saying: trust is built over time—but can be destroyed in an instant, and once broken, confidence is not only shattered, but painfully difficult to rebuild.

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7 d. ago Mzembi sent to prison after court revokes bail, trial to resume on July 1

Court rejects his claims that medical complications from cancer surgery kept him away

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7 d. ago There is enough ZWG supply – RBZ says as traders flag banknotes shortages

By Alois Vinga The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says adequate stocks of ZWG notes are available to meet the current trade demands across the key economic sectors. The announcements come at a time when the majority of citizens outside the capital of Harare have never felt the texture of the ZWG notes. In provinces The post There is enough ZWG supply – RBZ says as traders flag banknotes shortages appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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7 d. ago Overloaded Honda Fit, Ford Ranger collision kills four on Karoi

By Costa Nkomo A road accident on the Karoi-Binga Road has claimed the lives of four members of the same family after a Honda Fit, overloaded with twelve passengers, collided head-on with a Ford Ranger carrying seven people. The accident occurred on Sunday at the 25-kilometre peg of the road. National Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul The post Overloaded Honda Fit, Ford Ranger collision kills four on Karoi-Binga road appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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8 d. ago Mnangagwa visits Parirenyatwa, Sally Mugabe hospitals to “gain clearer understanding” of collapsing public health sector

By Thandiwe Garusa PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has said his visits to Parirenyatwa and Sally Mugabe hospitals on Monday are meant to provide him with a clearer understanding of Zimbabwe’s deteriorating public health sector. These visits follow a public outcry over the collapsing state of public hospitals. Mnangagwa also toured the NatPharm warehouse. Last month, Youth The post Mnangagwa visits Parirenyatwa, Sally Mugabe hospitals to “gain clearer understanding” of collapsing public health sector appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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8 d. ago Fake ‘son’ fleeces Miss Rural Zimbabwe pageant founder Mazibuko of US$5,600

BULAWAYO - Sipho Mazibuko, the founder of the Miss Rural Zimbabwe pageant, claims she was swindled out of US$5,600 by a young man she had taken in and treated like a son. The post Fake ‘son’ fleeces Miss Rural Zimbabwe pageant founder Mazibuko of US$5,600 appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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8 d. ago Widow sues Home Affairs minister, police after husband was flogged to death by cop

By Mary Taruvinga The widow and family of the late Blessed Believe Juruvenge, who died after being tortured by a police officer at Ruwa Police Station, have written to the police boss and the Home Affairs minister notifying them of their intention to claim damages. Mercy Madenyika, the wife of the late Blessed Juruvenge, her The post Widow sues Home Affairs minister, police after husband was flogged to death by cop appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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8 d. ago Police Sound Alarm as 11 Vehicles Stolen Across Zimbabwe in One Day

Police have raised the alarm following a dramatic rise in vehicle thefts, with at least 11 cars stolen across the … Continue reading "Police Sound Alarm as 11 Vehicles Stolen Across Zimbabwe in One Day"

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