Zimbabwe shifts examination subsidy towards vulnerable learners
By Aldridge Dzvene Zimbabwe’s examination financing system is entering a new phase following Cabinet approval of a revised Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) examination fee subsidy framework, introducing a phased approach that places greater emphasis on directing public resources towards learners from economically vulnerable households. The decision represents an important development in the relationship between […]
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Kavango’s Hillside Gold Project Takes Major Step Forward
Kavango Resources has announced the successful commissioning of its 50 tonne per day gold processing plant at the Hillside Gold Project in Zimbabwe. The plant, which includes crushing, milling, gravity concentration and carbon-in-leach circuits, is a proof-of-concept facility designed to optimise processing performance and support the development of a larger commercial-scale plant. The Ministry of […]
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South Africans Vote In 2026 Municipal Elections
South Africa’s local government elections got underway this morning. Polls opened at 7am today, Wednesday 4 November, with over 29 million registered voters expected to vote at almost 23,700 voting stations nationwide. The elections will determine new leadership for the country’s 257 municipalities, including eight metropolitan, 205 local and 44 district municipalities. The Electoral Commission […]
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RBZ Ramps Up ZiG Cash Distribution, Injecting Liquidity into the Economy
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has taken decisive steps to improve the availability and distribution of ZiG cash nationwide, addressing longstanding challenges in remote areas and strengthening financial inclusion. n. Governor Dr. John Mushayavanhu’s November 1, 2026 statement emphasized efficient cash management and confidence in the local currency. The BiG5-ZiG banknote series and public […]
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ZIDA Q3 2026 Report Shows Stronger Investment Approvals Amid Focus on Implementation
The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency recorded a strong increase in the projected value of new investments in the third quarter of 2026, underpinned by a shift towards more capital-intensive projects, expanded project preparation and strengthened post-licensing support, according to its Quarter Three Performance Report titled Unearthing Zimbabwe’s Potential. In his statement, Chief Executive Officer […]
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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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