Govt Bans Foreign Travel, Luxury Vehicles for Councils Owing Workers
HARARE – The Ministry of Local Government and Public Works has issued a sweeping directive barring all local authorities with outstanding salary arrears and statutory obligations from foreign travel, out-of-town workshops and purchase of condition-of-service vehicles. The measures, contained in Circular Number 9 of 2026 on Measures to Address Salary Arrears and Outstanding Statutory Obligations, […]
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Zimplats Reports Mixed Performance in Q2
Zimplats Holdings Limited has released its quarterly report for the period ended 30 September 2026, revealing a mixed bag of results. The company’s mined volumes decreased by 5% from the prior quarter, while milled volumes dipped by 4%. However, the 6E head grade remained stable, both quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year. On the safety front, Zimplats recorded […]
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DYNAMOS APPOINT NYASHA KADENGE AS NEW CEO
HARARE – Dynamos Football Club has appointed Nyasha Kadenge as its new Chief Executive Officer, with effect from 1 November 2026. The club announced the appointment in a statement, describing it as a key step in strengthening its institutional capacity and positioning the Glamour Boys for sustainable growth. According to the club, Kadenge’s appointment is […]
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Invictus Energy Advances Musuma-1 Drilling Campaign
Invictus Energy Ltd, an independent oil and gas exploration company, has announced the successful completion of the rig move to the Musuma-1 exploration wellsite within its Cabora Bassa Project in Zimbabwe. Exalo relocated Rig 202 from the Mukuyu-2 wellsite and completed all wellpad construction, civil works, and access road upgrades. With the rig now on […]
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CAF Reverts AFCON To Two-Year Cycle
CAPE VERDE – The Africa Cup of Nations will return to being played every two years after the CAF Executive Committee (EXCO) reversed its earlier decision to stage the tournament every four years. The decision was taken by the EXCO, with the Confederation of African Football saying the move follows a review of the competition’s […]
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Meikles Profit Soars Amidst Revenue Slip
Meikles Limited has demonstrated impressive resilience in Zimbabwe’s challenging economic environment, with a 101% surge in operating profit to ZWG 7.13 million in 2026, despite a 4% revenue decrease to ZWG 12.6 billion. The company’s core supermarket business, TM Pick n Pay, drove this recovery, contributing 98% of group revenue. Total assets decreased by 9% […]
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Revolutionizing Road Safety: Zimbabwe’s Smart Traffic Management System Takes Centre Stage
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched a game-changing initiative to transform traffic management in the country, with the Smart Traffic Management System (STMS) now fully operational in Harare. This cutting-edge system, powered by artificial intelligence and camera-based technology, is set to revolutionize the way traffic laws are enforced, making roads safer for all users. […]
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The Next Frame: European Union Film Festival Zimbabwe Returns to Harare for Three-Day Celebration of Cinema
The European Union Film Festival Zimbabwe returns to Harare from 28 to 30 October 2026 under the theme The Next Frame, bringing together European and Zimbabwean cinema for three days of screenings, creative exchange and industry dialogue. Hosted by the European Union in partnership with EU Member States, this year’s festival moves beyond showcasing films […]
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CANAL+ RESETS DStv IN ZIMBABWE, WITH AFFORDABILITY AND SPORTS ACCESS AT THE CENTRE OF NEW STRATEGY
By Aldridge Dzvene Zimbabwe’s pay-television market is set for a major shift as MultiChoice Zimbabwe prepares to introduce a new DStv subscription structure on November 5, 2026, in a move that seeks to reshape how households access premium sport, African entertainment and international programming under the ownership of CANAL+. The restructuring replaces the familiar DStv […]
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HIS EXCELLENCY DR EMMERSON DAMBUDZO MNANGAGWA TARGETS RUSSIAN FINANCING TO DRIVE ZIMBABWE’S INDUSTRIAL GROWTH
By Aldridge Dzvene ZIMBABWE is seeking to unlock Russian financing to accelerate industrial development, expand exports and attract investment into productive sectors, with His Excellency Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa proposing a joint technical working group involving Russian bank PSB Bank and key Zimbabwean economic institutions to turn bilateral agreements into bankable projects. The proposal places […]
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