The Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ) has called on the government to temporarily review fuel taxes, levies, and administrative charges to help ease pressure from rising Zimbabwe fuel prices. The appeal comes as the latest fuel price increase in Zimbabwe pushes diesel to US$2.05 per litre, up from US$1.52, while petrol (E5) has climbed to US$2.17 from US$1.56 before March 4, 2026.

The government has moved to the next phase of rehabilitating and widening a 16 km stretch of Seke Road after formally handing the project to a local contractor, the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development said on Thursday, 19 March 2026.

Parliament has called on Energy and Power Development Minister July Moyo to deliver an urgent ministerial statement after the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority raised fuel prices this month.

HARARE, ZIMBABWE – The price of a standard loaf of bread in Zimbabwe has risen sharply, with a snap survey across major urban centres showing retail prices now ranging between US$1 and US$1.17, as rising fuel costs continue to push up production and distribution expenses.

Lawyers for businessman Simon Rudland have demanded that the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) retract an article they say falsely accused him of financing violent protests aimed at toppling President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have arrested 39-year-old Lionel Tanaka Zvarivadza in connection with a sophisticated fraud and money laundering scheme that prejudiced a local financial service provider of USD $91,500. The suspect is accused of fabricating a corporate loan agreement using "ghost employees" recruited from the streets to siphon funds from the complainant.

Zimbabwe’s latest fuel price increase, with petrol now at $2.17 per litre, has triggered a familiar wave of frustration. Social media is awash with anger, commuters are bracing for higher fares, and businesses are quietly recalculating their costs. The explanation being offered is equally familiar: global oil prices are rising, driven by escalating tensions involving Iran in the Middle East. It is true, but it is not the whole truth. Because while the trigger may be global, t

Harare, Zimbabwe- The Health Professions Authority Zimbabwe (HPAZ) has launched a nationwide crackdown on beauty salons, wellness spas, and "unregistered boutiques" offering invasive medical treatments. HPAZ Secretary General Clotilda Chimbwanda warned that the authority is invoking the Health Professions Act (Chapter 27:19) to prosecute operators who are misrepresenting their qualifications and endangering public health.

The Zimbabwean government has approved a wage increase for workers in the horticulture sub-sector, with earnings backdated to May 1, 2025, under a new statutory instrument. The adjustment was formalised through Statutory Instrument 48 of 2026, issued in terms of the Labour Act (Chapter 28:01), governing employment conditions across sectors. According to the agreement registered by the National Employment Council for the Agricultural Industry, the minimum wage for horticulture

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has moved to calm market concerns following the government’s decision to pay local suppliers exclusively in the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency.

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has announced a sharp increase in fuel prices for March 2026, citing rising global cost pressures and supply chain disruptions.

Harare, Zimbabwe- In a landmark decision for digital accessibility, state-owned mobile network operator NetOne Zimbabwe has announced the total removal of browsing time restrictions on all data bundles. The move, effective Tuesday, March 17, ends years of consumer frustration regarding "unusable" data that was previously locked behind off-peak windows.

Harare, Zimbabwe- Minister Barbara Rwodzi has been named the overall best-performing Cabinet Minister for 2025, a distinction that validates her ministry's aggressive "re-imagining" of the Zimbabwean tourism brand. The performance evaluation system, a hallmark of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Second Republic, measures ministers against specific, pre-signed performance contracts to ensure accountability.

HARARE — The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has dismissed circulating social‑media reports that tourists’ vehicles are being impounded for using rooftop tents or roof racks, calling the claims false and contemptible.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa says the government will introduce incentives for businesses adopting artificial intelligence (AI) technologies as the country moves to accelerate digital transformation and innovation. The announcement came during the launch of Zimbabwe’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2026–2030, a policy framework aimed at positioning the country within the rapidly evolving global digital economy. President Mnangagwa said his administration would supp

Mthuli Ncube says the government will begin paying both current and new local suppliers exclusively in the domestic currency, ZiG, under a new procurement framework aimed at strengthening the use of the local unit. The measure forms part of a newly introduced National Standard Price List (NSPL) designed to guide procurement by government ministries, departments, and agencies. Announcing the policy, Ncube said the price list would establish reference prices for commonly procur

ZCTU Secretary General Tirivanhu Marimo delivered the keynote address at a workers’ event marking the belated 2026 International Women’s Day, held under the theme Give Opportunities, Gain Equality: Advancing Women’s Economic Justice. Marimo said progress to date is insufficient and urged coordinated policy and enforcement measures to protect women’s rights at work.

Zimbabwe’s retail property sector is experiencing rising interest from international brands seeking to enter or expand within the market, according to the fund manager of Tigere Real Estate Investment Trust. Speaking after the release of the company’s latest financial results, Tigere Property Fund director Brett Abrahamse said the firm is receiving frequent enquiries from global retailers looking for space in the country.

Harare, Zimbabwe- The director of a Harare-based freight clearing company, Lawrence Zifungo (43), has appeared before the Harare Magistrates' Court facing allegations of orchestrating a sophisticated fraud scheme. The State contends that Zifungo prejudiced the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) of over ZiG$448,000 through a fictitious payment system involving compromised tax accounts.

Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially launched Zimbabwe’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2026–2030, a policy framework aimed at harnessing artificial intelligence to drive economic growth, innovation, and public sector transformation. The strategy was unveiled on Friday at the New Parliament Building. Speaking at the launch, Tatenda Mavetera said the strategy is a home-grown blueprint designed to position Zimbabwe as a competitive player in the global digital economy w