Harare’s US$818m Budget Puts Service Delivery on Trial
By Aldridge Dzvene The City of Harare’s proposed US$818.3 million budget for 2027 places the capital’s long-standing service delivery crisis at the centre of an ambitious infrastructure and investment agenda, but the financial performance recorded during 2026 raises a fundamental question: can Council turn its spending plans into tangible improvements when its ability to collect […]
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Hyatt Regency Meikles Strengthens Harare’s Business Tourism Offering
By Aldridge Dzvene Hyatt Regency Harare The Meikles is strengthening its position as one of Zimbabwe’s leading hospitality and business destinations through an extensive modernisation programme that is redefining the experience of a hotel whose history is deeply intertwined with the development of Harare. This emerged during a media tour of the establishment, where journalists […]
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HIGHRANGE EDGE JUMBO GIANTS IN TIGHT CONTEST
Highrange 1–0 Jumbo Giants Highrange secured a narrow 1–0 victory over Jumbo Giants after a closely contested encounter in which the hosts created the better chances but were made to work for their breakthrough. The match began at a lively pace, with both sides showing attacking intent and looking to impose themselves early. However, the […]
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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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