Counterfeit Crackdown: Government Moves to Protect Consumers from Health Risks
By Aldridge Dzvene Zimbabwe is intensifying its fight against counterfeit goods as authorities raise red flags over the health and safety risks posed by substandard and fake products flooding the market, particularly in urban retail spaces. A recent operation conducted this Tuesday in downtown Harare exposed a disturbing trail of fake food products, with significant […]
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Zimbabwe’s Regulatory Burden, The Cost of Inaction on Competitiveness and Industrial Growth
By Aldridge Dzvene In Zimbabwe’s long quest for economic revitalisation, one issue has stubbornly resisted resolution, its outdated and cumbersome regulatory environment. Despite consistent calls from industry players, development partners and government itself, the country remains trapped in a web of bureaucratic entanglements that continue to undermine competitiveness, suppress innovation and drive formal businesses into […]
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Pan-African Parliament Rekindles the Flame of Unity, Justice, and Institutional Strengthening
By Aldridge Dzvene The Fifth Ordinary Session of the Sixth Parliament of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) opened with grandeur in Midrand, South Africa, on Monday, igniting both ceremony and substance in equal measure. This session, unfolding under the African Union’s 2025 theme, “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations,” carries more than […]
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ZIMRA Sets National Precedent as Zimbabwe Launches Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions
Zimbabwe has taken a bold step toward institutionalising gender equality across the public sector with the official launch of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Gender Equality Seal. The milestone programme, aimed at aligning public institutions with global gender standards, was inaugurated with the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) leading the way as the first organisation […]
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Edgars’ expansion drive on course with addition of ten stores in 2025, capitalizing on economic stability in the country
Edgars Limited’s expansion drive, largely driven by relative economic stability, is set to see the retail giant open ten new stores in the full year 2025. The company released its half-year financial results for the period ended 6 July 2025. So far, three new stores have been opened in Rusape, Tynwald, and along Robert Mugabe […]
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Zimbabwe’s Gains in Tackling GBV Through Spotlight Initiative
Aldridge Dzvene The fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Zimbabwe has taken significant strides, with the government reaffirming its unwavering commitment to end violence against women and girls. Central to this progress is the Spotlight Initiative, a collaborative programme supported by the United Nations and the European Union, which has recorded notable achievements since its […]
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ZIMBABWE’S GOLDEN LEAF DELIVERS A BILLION-DOLLAR PROMISE
By Aldridge Dzvene Tobacco deliveries continue to soar across Zimbabwe, with the latest figures from the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board revealing a staggering 50 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Farmers have already delivered over 345 million kilogrammes of the golden leaf, making this one of the most successful seasons in […]
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EMPOWERMENT WITH INTEGRITY, WHY TRANSPARENCY MUST DRIVE THE PRESIDENTIAL FUND
By Aldridge Dzvene The recent disbursement of the Presidential Empowerment Fund in Harare marks a critical point in Zimbabwe’s socio-economic recovery efforts. With bold statements from Presidential Advisor, Dr. Tungwarara, delivered on behalf of President Mnangagwa, the initiative has reawakened key national conversations around accountability, transparency, and the enduring fight against corruption. But beyond speeches […]
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Dzukamanja Brace Sinks Highlanders as Scottland Climb to Third
Scottland FC edged Highlanders 2-1 in a thrilling Castle Lager Premier Soccer League encounter played at Rufaro Stadium yesterday, with striker Terrence Dzukamanja emerging as the hero after scoring a decisive brace. The visitors, Highlanders, took an early lead in the 16th minute through Mafios Chiweta. However, Scottland responded almost immediately, with Dzukamanja levelling the […]
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President Mnangagwa Champions Agricultural Success and Investment Opportunities During Japan Visit
President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s working visit to Japan has taken a diplomatic and developmental tone, marked by engagements with the diaspora community and high-level meetings with business executives and political leaders. The central message throughout his interactions was clear, Zimbabwe is open for business, anchored by strong strides in agriculture, a commitment to self-reliance, and a […]
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