NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Transport has formally denied that any company linked to controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo played a role in the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) expansion project. The statement pushes back against explosive media reports placing the politically connected tycoon at the center of East Africa's largest infrastructure deal.

GWANDA – What was supposed to be a diplomatic taxpayer education breakfast meeting erupted into a fiery shouting match last week, as Matabeleland South businesspeople, cross-border traders, and transport operators aggressively confronted the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) over its controversial inland operations.

HARARE — Commercial property owners in Zimbabwe, including those living in the diaspora, are set to face additional tax obligations following the introduction of a new Presumptive Rental Income Tax by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA).

HARARE — A major police operation in Harare's Southerton industrial area has resulted in the arrest of 46 people following the discovery of what authorities describe as an illegal alcohol manufacturing facility allegedly producing alcoholic beverages using ethanol. The operation, conducted by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), is part of ongoing efforts to combat illicit manufacturing activities, protect public health, and strengthen enforcement of food and beverage regulati

HARARE — A disagreement has emerged between the Government of Zimbabwe and Cambridge University Press & Assessment over the implementation of the country's Heritage-Based Curriculum (HBC), raising fresh uncertainty for schools, parents, and learners about the future relationship between local and international education systems. The dispute centres on whether learners will be allowed to choose between the Heritage-Based Curriculum and international curricula such as Cambridge

HARARE — The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has intensified inspections of high-value vehicles in Harare, drawing widespread public attention and reigniting debate about tax compliance, vehicle importation practices, and the source of wealth behind some of the country's most expensive automobiles.

HARARE — The Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe has been rocked by an unprecedented leadership crisis after outgoing president John Musekiwa reportedly broke down during an Annual General Meeting (AGM) and declined an endorsement for a second term, triggering a chain of events that has left the influential mining body facing questions over its succession process.

HARARE — The Government has approved an increase in the minimum wage for domestic workers and employees in unclassified operations, with the new rates taking immediate effect. The wage review was approved by Cabinet following recommendations from the tripartite Wages and Salaries Advisory Council (WASC) and was presented by the Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, Edgar Moyo.

HARARE — A Harare family is demanding DNA testing and answers from Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals after rejecting the body of a child they were allegedly asked to collect weeks after the death of a woman during childbirth complications. The dispute has sparked a police investigation and raised concerns over communication procedures and the handling of human remains at Zimbabwe's largest referral hospital.

The Infrastructure and Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) has appointed Willing Zvirevo as its substantive Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 June 2026, following nine months in the acting position. The appointment was announced by IDBZ Board Chairman Kupukile Mlambo in a notice issued on 15 June 2026.

Zimbabwe Approves New Agriculture Plan to Counter Drought Risks Social Media Excerpt:Government has approved the 2026–2027 Agriculture Production Plan, introducing climate-smart farming, AI-powered grain management, expanded irrigation and fertiliser support to safeguard food security amid fears of a Super El Niño-induced drought.

Employees at Richmark Zimbabwe, a Chinese-owned contractor working for Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe (PLZ), have raised concerns over alleged health and safety violations at the company's mining operations, claiming workers are being exposed to hazardous conditions while operating defective equipment.

Government has adopted a new financing model to accelerate the rehabilitation of the Harare-Chirundu Highway, a key regional trade corridor linking Zimbabwe to Zambia, Malawi and the DRC.

Permanent Secretary Raphael Faranisi says mining and blasting activities should not take place at cultural heritage sites, warning that the destruction of such locations threatens Zimbabwe's national identity and history.

Two suspects have been arrested after police uncovered a suspected illegal alcohol manufacturing operation in Bulawayo and seized hundreds of bottles bearing the Highlanders African Gin brand.

MASVINGO – The Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) has called for an immediate suspension of operations at Bikita Minerals and an independent investigation into two worker deaths reported at the lithium mining company during the weekend of 6 to 7 June 2026.

HARARE – A Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) accountant has appeared before the Harare Magistrates' Court facing fraud charges involving more than US$132,000 allegedly siphoned from prison service project funds.

HARARE – Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe has ordered Members of Parliament (MPs) to halt plans to build residential stands on Harare's protected Monavale Wetland, bringing an end to a controversial development proposal that sparked widespread opposition from environmental activists and conservation groups.

HARARE – Commodity prices on the Zimbabwe Mercantile Exchange (ZMX) remained largely firm during the week ending June 6, 2026, as strong buyer demand and constrained local supplies continued to support key agricultural commodities despite a slight decline in white maize prices.

HARARE – In the corridors of the High Court of Zimbabwe, justice is often treated as a game of technicalities. Last week, Justice Joel Mambara struck down an opposing affidavit from the Minister of Local Government and Public Works simply because a state lawyer forgot to insert a date on the document. With that single procedural blunder, a massive 30.773-hectare prime piece of land in Mabelreign Township was effectively handed over to a private entity, Cabletron Enterprises (