46 h. ago Even the government’s own excuses prove it’s to blame for drug shortages in hospitals

When incompetence runs deep, even your excuses end up exposing you. 

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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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4 d. ago Miner swindled of US$50,000 in botched mining equipment supply deal

By Mary Taruvinga A HARARE woman has been dragged to court accused of fraud after she allegedly conned a miner of US$50 000 in a botched mining equipment supply deal. Chipo Madosi of Brookville, Borrowdale, Harare, was arraigned before a local magistrate Thursday to answer to the allegations. The complainant is Passmore Mapako of Hatfield, The post Miner swindled of US$50,000 in botched mining equipment supply deal appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

Economics

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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6 d. ago Chivayo’s US$400 million medical bid: government sees no wrong

By Staff Reporter The government appears to be giving the nod to controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s bid to supply over US$400 million worth of medical drugs and cancer treatment equipment. The Information Ministry Permanent Secretary, Nick Mangwana, has seemingly confirmed that Chivayo’s firm, TTM Global Medical Exports (Pvt), submitted an official proposal to supply cancer The post Chivayo’s US$400 million medical bid: government sees no wrong appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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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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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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9 d. ago ZiG Will Be Available Soon, RBZ Tells Nation Amid Deepening Economic Turmoil

By A Correspondent | 15 June 2025 As public frustration grows over the scarcity of Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) cash, the … Continue reading "ZiG Will Be Available Soon, RBZ Tells Nation Amid Deepening Economic Turmoil"

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1 week ago Thief to spend 10 years in prison for stealing ZESA armoured copper cables

By Staff Reporter  A 32-year-old man will spend the next 10 years behind bars following his conviction of theft of armoured copper cables used in electricity transmission. Accused person, Armstrong Trust Nsingo of Wedza appeared before Zvishavane Magistrates Court facing a charge of stealing armoured electrical copper cables belonging to the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority The post Thief to spend 10 years in prison for stealing ZESA armoured copper cables appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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1 week ago City of Harare launches blitz against businesses evading rates payment 

By Staff Reporter CITY of Harare (CoH) has launched an operation to clampdown businesses operating without paying rates. In a statement Friday, CoH warned that it will disconnect water supply to industrial and commercial properties with rates arrears or those without valid business licences. “The City of Harare is clamping down on lawlessness and illegal The post City of Harare launches blitz against businesses evading rates payment  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

Economics

1 week ago Local banks ready to dispense ZiG from ATMs— says RBZ, assures of currency availability

By Staff Reporter  ZIMBABWE’s apex bank has pacified the public stating that the elusive Zimbabwe Gold currency, popularly known as ZiG, is more readily available amid reports some banks will soon dispense it at automated teller machines (ATMs). The announcement made Friday by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) was meant to calm widespread concerns The post Local banks ready to dispense ZiG from ATMs— says RBZ, assures of currency availability appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

Politics

1 week ago Blood Money: Zimbabwe’s Blood Service accused of profiteering amidst health crisis

HARARE - As Zimbabwe grapples with a deepening public health crisis, characterised by critical shortages of medication and deteriorating facilities, the National Blood Service Zimbabwe (NBSZ) is facing mounting criticism for its pricing model and significant financial surpluses at the expense of the poor. The post Blood Money: Zimbabwe’s Blood Service accused of profiteering amidst health crisis appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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1 week ago Zimbabwe’s 2027 Lithium Export Ban Signals Global Supply Chain Shake

Zimbabwe’s plan to halt raw lithium exports by January 2027 is set to have significant [...]

Politics

1 week ago ZiG To Stay, Declares RBZ Boss John Mushayavanhu Despite Rising Inflation

By A Correspondent Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Dr. John Mushayavanhu has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the newly … Continue reading "ZiG To Stay, Declares RBZ Boss John Mushayavanhu Despite Rising Inflation"

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2 w. ago We are on top of things: RBZ as Mushayavanhu vows to keep ZiG & prices stable

muronzereyib@dailynews.co.zw AUTHORITIES are determined to keep both the ZiG and prices of basic goods in the country stable, the Reserve Bank of... 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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2 w. ago Grow industrial capacity to diversify economy — Zim Central Bank

THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has encouraged both Government and private sector players to [...]

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2 w. ago RBZ Claims ZiG to Gain Value, Inflation to Drop Below 30% by December

By A Correspondent The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has projected that annual ZiG inflation will decline to below 30% … Continue reading "RBZ Claims ZiG to Gain Value, Inflation to Drop Below 30% by December"

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2 w. ago ‘Selling fuel in ZiG is suicidal’ Zera argues this will lead to diesel, petrol shortages

By Brandon JosphatCHIEF WRITER josphatbl@dailynews.co.zwSELLING fuel in ZiG, as is being clamoured for by many key stakeholders, will likely lead to the... 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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2 w. ago ZWG annual inflation will not affect consumer purchasing power – Central Bank

By Alois Vinga THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has implored economic agents to ignore annual ZWG inflation rates, arguing the stats have no bearing on pricing dynamics. This comes after inflation statistics by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) revealed that annual inflation surged to 92,1% in the month of September 2025. The developments recently triggered an The post ZWG annual inflation will not affect consumer purchasing power – Central Bank appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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3 w. ago Steward Bank officially rebrands to TN Cybertech Bank Limited 

By Alois Vinga LISTED financial services provider, Steward Bank has officially changed its trading name in line with the entity’s new strategic direction. In a statement, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), Registrar of Banking lnstitutions, Phillip Madamombe said the new trade name has been approved. “Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 22 The post Steward Bank officially rebrands to TN Cybertech Bank Limited  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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