Zimbabwe Takes COMESA Chair Amid Push for Regional Trade Growth
By Aldridge Dzvene Zimbabwe’s assumption of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) chairmanship places the country at the centre of a regional economic agenda whose success will depend less on the removal of trade barriers and more on whether member states can turn their combined market of more than 640 million people […]
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Inside Zimbabwe’s Strategic Stakes and Economic Opportunities in the Changing Russia-Africa Partnership
By Aldridge Dzvene The Third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow has brought into sharper focus a changing international economic and political landscape in which Africa is increasingly seeking to diversify its strategic partnerships, strengthen control over its natural resources and secure a greater role in shaping the institutions that govern the global economy. For Zimbabwe, the […]
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Sandon Academy Commissions Smart School Facility
Sandon Academy in Gutu, Masvingo Province, officially commissioned its state-of-the-art smart school facility and digital education system in late October 2026. The institution, owned by the Minister of State for National Security, Honourable Lovemore Matuke, has grown significantly since its establishment in 2016 and has consistently produced excellent academic results. The facility was officially opened […]
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Scottland FC Avoid Sanction Over Ineligible Player Allegation in Chibuku Super Cup
Scottland FC have avoided sanction after being charged with fielding an ineligible player in the Chibuku Super Cup. The Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League (PSL) had instituted disciplinary proceedings against Scottland FC for allegedly fielding Namibian winger Witbeen Stoffel in their Chibuku Super Cup Round of 16 fixture against FC Platinum at Rufaro Stadium on 14 […]
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Zimplats Announces Leadership Transition as CEO Alex Mhembere Retires
Zimplats Holdings Limited has announced a change in executive leadership, with Chief Executive Officer Alex Mhembere retiring effective 1 November 2026. According to an ASX market announcement released on 30 October, Mhembere’s retirement arrangements were finalised on 30 October 2026. He will remain as Chairman of the Group’s operating subsidiary, Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Private) Limited […]
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Communist Party of China 20th Central Committee Concludes Fifth Plenum, Adopts Resolution on Full and Rigorous Party Self-Governance
October 30, 2026 | Beijing The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China convened its fifth plenary session in Beijing from October 26 to 29, presided over by the Political Bureau, with General Secretary Xi Jinping delivering the work report and keynote address. The main outcome was the adoption of the Resolution on […]
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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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