Day: January 14, 2026
SI 10 of 2026: Zimbabwe’s Vehicle Fee Reforms Shake Roads and Wallets
It has been several days since the Government of Zimbabwe implemented Statutory Instrument (SI) 10 of 2026, introducing a comprehensive revision of vehicle registration and licensing fees that is already reshaping the transport landscape across the country. The changes, initially framed as technical adjustments to standardize administrative processes, are now revealing broader economic, social, and […]
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Treasury Opens Boards to Experts to Tighten Accountability
The Government has taken a decisive step to strengthen public financial governance after the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion invited qualified professionals to apply for Non-Executive Board Memberships in Central Government institutions.The move, under the leadership of President Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, signals a clear policy shift towards tighter oversight, stronger accountability, […]
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Mega Save Targets Rural Expansion in Boost to Industrialisation Drive
Mega Save Cash and Carry has signalled a major shift in Zimbabwe’s retail landscape after inviting rural and urban local authorities to submit land proposals for the development of shopping complexes and fuel stations across the country. The move positions the retail chain as a key private sector player in the Government’s rural industrialisation agenda […]
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Late Case Papers Delay Mzembi Corruption Trial
Former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi’s corruption trial at the High Court in Harare has been postponed to January 28 and 30, and February 3, 2026. The postponement followed submissions by Mzembi’s legal team, who argued that they were only served with the consolidated case docket on the same day, leaving them inadequately prepared to […]
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Exports Power Zimbabwe to November Trade Surplus
Zimbabwe recorded a trade surplus in November 2025, exporting goods worth US$1.046 billion against imports of US$955.8 million, a clear indication that the country sold more to the world than it bought. The outcome reinforces growing evidence that Zimbabwe’s export-driven growth strategy is delivering measurable economic results. The surplus reflects rising output across mining, agriculture, […]
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JSC Launches 2026 Judicial Year With Drive to Expand Capacity and Cut Backlogs
By Aldridge Dzvene The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has opened the 2026 Judicial Year with a clear and decisive commitment to improving justice delivery, announcing plans for a major recruitment drive to address persistent case backlogs and capacity constraints within the judiciary. Anchored in National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2), the initiative reflects strong political will […]
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Govt Launches State-of-the-Art ICT Hub at Jiti High School in Shamva
In a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to bridge the digital divide, Ministers of Primary and Secondary Education and Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services, Honourable Torerayi Moyo and Honourable Tatenda Mavetera, respectively, launched the Jiti Secondary School ICT Hub in Shamva, Mashonaland Central. The launch is in line with President Mnangagwa’s Vision […]
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Swift ZPCS Response Foils Escape Attempt at Harare Court
The Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) has confirmed an attempted escape incident involving a convicted inmate at the Harare Magistrates Court on 13 January 2026, underscoring both the risks inherent in court operations and the effectiveness of coordinated security responses. According to ZPCS, the inmate, identified as Itai Madhongo, who is serving a 38-year […]
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