National News
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Zimbabwe Recalls Blood Pressure Drug Nifedipine 10mg Over Quality Concerns
The Ministry of Health and Child Care has confirmed the recall of two batches of Nifedipine 10mg tablets after routine quality testing found they no longer met required standards. Patients are urged to check their medication.
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President Mnangagwa to Launch 259-Hectare Youth Housing Scheme at Munhumutapa Day in Mvurwi
Over 100,000 people are expected to gather in Mvurwi as President Mnangagwa launches a 259-hectare housing project for youths during Munhumutapa Day on September 15.
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Sanganai/Hlanganani Expo Ends With Record 405 Exhibitors in Masvingo
Zimbabwe’s flagship tourism trade fair wrapped up in Masvingo today, attracting 405 exhibitors and 153 international buyers in its biggest edition yet.
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President Mnangagwa Appoints New Permanent Secretary and Commission Heads
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has named Engineer Tafadzwa Muguti as the new Permanent Secretary for Local Government and Public Works, alongside new chairpersons for independent constitutional commissions.
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Former Finance Minister Biti Blasts Zimbabwe’s ‘Mascara and Lipstick’ Economy, Accuses Govt of Cooking Books
Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti has dismissed Zimbabwe’s much-touted economic growth as ‘mascara and lipstick’, accusing the government of manipulating figures to hide poverty while rebasing GDP to claim upper-middle-income status.
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Bulawayo’s rising stars: Samantha Moyo and Tojey Blox chase bigger platforms
From TikTok growth to music industry resilience, two Bulawayo creators are making waves and eyeing larger stages.
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Econet to Switch Off 3G by December 2027, Paving Way for 4G and 5G Expansion
Zimbabwe’s largest mobile network operator has announced plans to decommission its 3G network by the end of 2027, with 2G to follow, as it accelerates investment in high-speed connectivity.
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Zimbabwe Scraps 291 Licences, Permits and Levies to Lower Cost of Doing Business
The government has revoked hundreds of business charges, but critics say the move highlights years of regulatory overreach that pushed many into the informal sector.
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Zimbabwe Human Rights Commissioner Martin Muduva Killed in Axe Attack, Wife Dies by Suicide
Martin Muduva, a commissioner with the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission, died after being struck with an axe in a domestic dispute at his Dzivarasekwa home. His wife later died from suspected poisoning.
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Zimbabwe E-Hailing Sector Gets 5-Month Regulatory Moratorium
Government has approved a five-month freeze on new regulations for e-hailing services like Bolt and inDrive, allowing time to develop a self-regulatory framework and clarify tax obligations.
