Author: John Tanyanyiwa
THE MUNHUMUTAPA DOCTRINE: HISTORY, SOVEREIGNTY AND ECONOMIC POWER
By Aldridge Dzvene Zimbabwe’s Munhumutapa Day is ultimately not about remembering an empire. It is about what Zimbabwe believes it can become. That is the deeper message emerging from President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa’s address at the inaugural Munhumutapa Day commemorations in Mashonaland Central, where history was deliberately connected to the economic ambitions, political sovereignty and […]
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OPC Hails President Mnangagwa’s Transformative Leadership as He Turns 84
The Office of the President and Cabinet has paid glowing tribute to President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa as he celebrates his 84th birthday today, describing his life as one of struggle, sacrifice and transformative leadership that has redefined Zimbabwe’s development trajectory. In a congratulatory message issued this morning, Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Dr. […]
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Zimbabwe Braces For Likely Dry Start To 2026/27 Rain Season, Weather Department Warns
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has released its first national climate outlook for the 2026/2027 rainfall season, projecting a high chance of below-normal rains across most parts of Zimbabwe between October 2026 and March 2027. In the outlook covering October 2026 to March 2027, the department said global climate drivers point to drier than average […]
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Gospel Star Fungisai Closes Chapter On Cover Bands Row, Says Fight Is For Original Authors
Gospel music star Fungisai Zvakavapano-Mashavave has spoken out on the escalating row over cover bands, declaring that she is now concluding her public commentary and leaving the matter to Parliament and relevant institutions to resolve. In a strongly worded statement that has been widely shared on social media, the award-winning singer said her intervention was […]
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Invictus Awards SLB Well Services Contract for Musuma-1 Well, On Track for November Spud in Zimbabwe’s Cabora Bassa Basin
Invictus Energy Limited has awarded a key drilling and well services contract to SLB, formerly Schlumberger, for its upcoming high-impact Musuma-1 exploration well in the Cabora Bassa Basin in Zimbabwe. The award keeps the project on schedule for drilling to commence in November 2026. The contract covers the provision of specialized drilling services, technology, and […]
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Old Mutual Posts Strong First-Half Growth, Raises Dividend and Launches R1 Billion Buyback
Old Mutual Limited delivered a solid set of unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2026, supported by stronger sales, improved margins, disciplined cost management and good progress on its strategic reset. The Group reported 21% growth in both Life Annualised Premium Equivalent sales and gross flows, reflecting improved competitiveness across South […]
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WestProp Shareholders Approve Restructuring Plan and Minority Exit Offer
WestProp Holdings Limited shareholders have approved a comprehensive scheme of reconstruction that will split the company’s assets and offer eligible minority shareholders in Alpha Holdings Africa an exit at a significant premium. The resolutions were passed at an Extraordinary General Meeting held on Tuesday, 1 September 2026. Shareholders representing 76.18% of the register attended in […]
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Revitus REIT Delivers Strong 2025 Growth on Higher Income and Asset Upgrades
Revitus Property Opportunities Real Estate Investment Trust closed 2025 with a marked improvement in financial performance, supported by stronger rental income, investment gains, and ongoing upgrades across key properties. For the year ended 31 December 2025, the REIT posted a profit of US$4.6 million, a sharp increase from the prior year. The result was driven […]
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Mahomed Mussa Wholesalers Expands Footprint With New Electrical and Home Centre in Harare
HARARE – Mahomed Mussa Wholesalers is continuing its retail expansion drive with the upcoming opening of a new Electrical and Home Centre branch along Lytton Road in Harare, located opposite Lyon Matches and near National Foods Limited. The announcement follows closely after the group’s recent launch of another branch at Bloomingdale Complex on Sam Nujoma […]
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Government Welcomes e-Hailing Services, Grants 5-Month Moratorium for New Regulations
The government has applauded the rapid growth of digital ride-hailing services in Zimbabwe, noting that platforms such as Tap & Go, Bolt, InDrive, GoFaster and KOSE are providing the public with transport that is convenient, affordable and more dignified. At the same time, the sector has created significant employment opportunities, particularly for young people. The […]
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