MANICA PROVINCE — More than 2,000 women across southern Africa have graduated from a mushroom production training programme led by Andby Makururu of the Johanne The Fifth of Africa International Church, organisers said, as the initiative continues to scale up efforts to economically empower women in the region.

Kariba, Zimbabwe / Siavonga, Zambia- The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has reported a "slight but steady" increase in water levels at Lake Kariba as the 2025/2026 rainy season concludes. While the data suggests a stabilization of the reservoir, authorities warn that the world's largest man-made lake remains far from the optimal levels required to end the region's persistent power deficit.

State-owned mobile telecommunications company NetOne has suspended its Chief Commercial Officer, Learnmore Masunda, without pay, following allegations of misconduct, conflict of interest, regulatory non-compliance, and corporate governance breaches. The suspension comes after an internal investigation reportedly substantiated several allegations against the senior executive.

Harare, Zimbabwe- The Government of Zimbabwe has officially declared the ubiquitous "No Refund" signs seen in retail outlets across the country illegal. The move comes as a central pillar of the Consumer Protection Policy (2026–2030), which was approved by Cabinet this Tuesday to tackle restrictive and predatory trade practices.

Harare, Zimbabwe- The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has launched a high-stakes investigation into the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development regarding the controversial cancellation of Special Grant No. 849, a massive coal concession at Sengwa Colliery. The probe, which comes just three months after the removal of Winston Chitando as Mines Minister, centers on allegations of procedural irregularities and the subsequent "disposal" of claims that had technically

Harare, Zimbabwe- The Deputy Minister of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion, Kudakwashe Mnangagwa, has expressed government satisfaction with current civil service remuneration, asserting that the administration has successfully moved all public workers above the national Poverty Datum Line (PDL).

HARARE – Zimbabwe has spent more than US$140 million importing beauty, cosmetic and personal care products over the past five years, raising concerns within government about the growing pressure on the country’s foreign currency reserves.

The Zimbabwe government is considering introducing restrictions that could limit children under the age of 18 from accessing major social media platforms such as Facebook, TikTok and Instagram.

HARARE – Cybercrime and mobile money fraud are emerging as growing threats in Zimbabwe’s rapidly expanding digital economy, prompting regulators to intensify public awareness campaigns and urge citizens to safeguard their personal information.

Zimbabwe’s rapidly expanding mining sector is driving a surge in demand for explosives and industrial chemicals, highlighting both new economic opportunities and significant gaps in the country’s domestic manufacturing capacity.

HARARE – The chairman of Alpha Media Holdings, Trevor Ncube, has acknowledged the company’s failure to pay staff salaries on time, describing the situation as a “broken trust” while announcing leadership changes and a renewed focus on digital media.

HARARE – Cheap fermented beverages such as Tembeya, Hubaba and Kambucha are rapidly spreading across Zimbabwe’s urban markets, raising alarm among regulators and public health experts over their safety, labelling practices and potential health effects.

The Zimbabwean government is backing horticulture growth under a sector recovery and growth plan that aims to expand horticulture into a US$2 billion industry by 2030, a flagship objective of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s economic strategy. Officials say blueberries could make a meaningful contribution to that target if production, post‑harvest handling, and export logistics are strengthened.

Commuters across Zimbabwe are facing higher transport costs after the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) announced a significant increase in fuel prices on Wednesday.

The government has begun strictly enforcing its suspension on the export of raw lithium and other unprocessed precious minerals, halting hundreds of haulage trucks at Forbes Border Post in a move aimed at accelerating local beneficiation. The directive, announced by Mines and Mining Development Minister Polite Kambamura, seeks to maximise revenue from Zimbabwe’s vast lithium reserves, a critical mineral used in electronic batteries and clean energy technologies.

Global money transfer firm Western Union has partnered with fintech platform Sasai, a unit of Cassava Technologies, to launch a new international money transfer mobile application targeting users in South Africa. The new platform aims to make it easier for migrants to send money to families across borders, particularly to relatives in Zimbabwe, where remittances remain a crucial source of household income

Thousands of young Zimbabweans searching for better economic opportunities abroad are increasingly being targeted by human trafficking networks posing as overseas recruitment agencies. Authorities say traffickers are exploiting economic hardship by advertising attractive job offers promising high salaries, free travel, and guaranteed accommodation. Many of the adverts target women seeking domestic work in Middle Eastern countries such as Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the United Ara

Harare — The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) says tobacco prices in Zimbabwe are beginning to stabilise after an early-season shock that saw some bales selling for as little as US$0.35 per kilogram, despite the first bale fetching US$4.60 per kilogram at the start of the 2026 marketing season.

The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) has set its sights on eliminating load shedding before the end of the year as it intensifies efforts to stabilize electricity supply and strengthen the national grid. This ambitious goal follows a record-breaking 41-day streak without power cuts earlier this year, signaling a major turning point for the utility.

Bona Mugabe, the daughter of the late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, has been appointed deputy chairperson of the board of EmpowerBank following the constitution of a new seven-member board. The appointment was made by Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training Minister Tino Machakaire as part of a restructuring of the state-backed financial institution aimed at strengthening youth empowerment initiatives.