The US is shifting its engagement with Zimbabwe from a donor-led model to a partnership approach focused on trade ( image source ) The United States has signalled a major recalibration of its engagement with Zimbabwe, shifting from a donor-driven relationship toward a partnership model centred on trade, investment and policy cooperation. In an interview outlining the new approach, US Ambassador Pamela Tremont said Washington intends to prioritise commercial ties in key sector

Zimbabwe’s Feed and Fodder Multi-stakeholder Platform has launched a strategy to build a US$25 billion livestock sector by 2030 ( image source ) The Zimbabwe Feed and Fodder Multi-stakeholder Platform (ZFFMSP) has outlined a plan to transform the livestock sector into a US$25 billion industry by placing feed and fodder systems at the centre of national productivity, resilience and export competitiveness. The strategy responds to vulnerabilities exposed by recent climate shock

WestProp advances plans for the US$100 million Mall of Zimbabwe, set to become the country’s largest retail complex ( image source ) Harare — WestProp Holdings Limited is pressing ahead with The Mall of Zimbabwe, an ambitious US$100 million retail complex set to become the country’s largest commercial development. The long-anticipated project has gained renewed momentum as South African retail developer Exemplar REITail Limited works to finalise anchor leases and refine an ex

ZERA debunks viral US$100 monthly solar tax claim in Zimbabwe, urging households and businesses to rely on verified sources and warning that any legitimate policy changes will follow consultative procedures ( image source ) Harare — The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has dismissed a viral social-media claim suggesting a US$100 monthly levy on household solar systems, calling the message false and warning the public against acting on unverified information. The po

Compassion Help Network is combining hardware retail and social impact by reinvesting 15% of profits into a transparent community support fund for vulnerable households across Zimbabwe ( image source ) Harare — In a business environment shaped by tight margins and survival-driven models, Compassion Help Network (CHN) is positioning itself differently by embedding social responsibility directly into its commercial operations. Founded by entrepreneur Joseph Mushipe, the electri

Analysts warn that Zimbabwe’s deepening dependency syndrome is being used for political expediency, undermining self-reliance and exacerbating poverty ( image source ) Harare — Zimbabwe’s long-standing dependency syndrome — a reliance on handouts, donor-funded services, and externally driven social support — is increasingly being weaponised for political gain, analysts warn. The pattern, entrenched over decades, is eroding self-reliance, weakening institutions, and trapping c

Invictus Energy shares fall sharply amid reports of Qatari investors negotiating a major stake in the Cabora Bassa project ( image source ) HARARE — Invictus Energy’s stock took an unexpected dive this week, rattling investors from Australia to Africa as reports emerged that Qatari investors are in advanced talks to acquire a significant stake in the company’s Zimbabwe operations. The downturn surprised many, coming just months after Invictus secured a US$500 million funding

Aliko Dangote’s US$1bn investment deal brings cement, power, fertiliser and a new fuel pipeline to Zimbabwe ( image source ) HARARE — The room grew still when Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, stepped forward to sign what may become one of the most consequential investment agreements in Zimbabwe’s recent economic history. With a single stroke of the pen, Zimbabwe secured a US$1 billion mega deal that spans cement manufacturing, power generation, fertiliser production, and

Zimbabweans across sectors say they are overtaxed ahead of the 2026 National Budget. Citizens and businesses cite heavy levies, weak service delivery and rising frustration ( image source ) HARARE — As Zimbabwe edges toward the presentation of the 2026 National Budget, frustration over the country’s tax burden is rising across communities and industries. From the crowded lanes of Mbare Musika to high-end corporate offices in Borrowdale, citizens and businesses share a common

Zimbabwe is set to toughen mining regulations through its Responsible Mining Initiative Part 2 ( image source ) Zimbabwe’s mining sector, a pillar of national exports and a long-running source of controversy, is poised for one of its most significant regulatory shifts in decades. Government is preparing to launch the second phase of the Responsible Mining Initiative, a tougher framework that will allow the state to revoke mining licences for environmental breaches. For an ind

Zimbabweans enter 2026 with rising frustration and persistent hope as economic pressures, stalled reforms and strained public services fuel debate on a long “dream deferred.” ( image source ) HARARE — In many Zimbabwean households, the promise of a “new dawn” remains suspended in time. What once felt bright and imminent now sits in the national consciousness like a framed photograph gathering dust. As 2026 approaches, citizens describe aspirations that feel paused, postponed

Zimbabwe cracks down on counterfeit seed as police, regulators and seed producers unite to protect farmers and the 2025/26 agricultural season ( image source ) With the first signs of the 2025/26 rainy season forming over Mbare, optimism fills Zimbabwe’s oldest market — but so does a hidden threat. Police have uncovered a counterfeit seed operation that could devastate farmers before the first drop of rain even falls. The scam, discovered last week, involved ordinary grain be

Shamva Mine’s Gift Mapakame has been elected AMMZ president, leading a new presidium focused on safety, professional excellence and modernised mining standards across Zimbabwe through 2027 ( image source ) Shamva Mine general manager Gift Mapakame has been elected president of the Association of Mine Managers of Zimbabwe (AMMZ), taking over from Abel Makura and leading a refreshed presidium and council through 2027 in a move seen as pivotal for operational standards and safet

Zimra has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification and launched construction of a new headquarters ( image source ) The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has secured ISO 9001:2015 certification while simultaneously breaking ground for a new headquarters in Mt Pleasant Business Park, marking a significant stride in operational excellence and institutional modernisation under the Second Republic’s reform agenda. A Dual Milestone for a Reforming Institution By attaining ISO 9001:20

South Africa projected calm leadership at the Johannesburg G20 Summit, dismissing rumours of tensions with the U.S. and asserting a confident Global South–driven approach to multilateral diplomacy ( image source ) Summits often unfold like intricate stage plays full of carefully choreographed gestures, whispered power dynamics, and sudden shifts that ripple far beyond the host city. The Johannesburg G20 Leaders’ Summit was no different. As delegations moved through Sandton’s

Zimbabwe and Mozambique have signed new cooperation agreements covering trade, energy, agriculture, transport, and security, strengthening bilateral ties and signalling a renewed push for shared regional development ( image source ) Zimbabwe and Mozambique have signed a series of new cooperation agreements as President Emmerson Mnangagwa concluded a state visit to Maputo, strengthening bilateral ties between the two neighbouring countries. The deals, announced after high-leve

Zimbabwean rancher Collins Tafireyi breaks a South African auction record after buying Boran stud bull “Cyclone” for R8 million, reshaping regional cattle genetics ( image source ) Zimbabwean cattle rancher Collins Tafireyi has made regional agricultural history after purchasing a prized Boran stud bull for an unprecedented R8 million (about US$444,000). The record-smashing sale took place at the Hurwitz Farming Production Auction at the Bull Ring Auction House in Davel, Mpum

A new tobacco processing plant near Harare signals industrial revival, boosting value addition, jobs, farmer earnings and investor confidence in Zimbabwe’s agro-sector ( image source ) A newly commissioned tobacco processing plant outside Harare has been hailed by industry advocates as a tangible sign of industrial revival, promising to add value to Zimbabwe’s tobacco crop, create jobs and stimulate local supply chains. The facility, which began operations this week, is the l

Zimbabwe’s cement prices have surged 42% in two months amid strong demand, supply constraints and new import tariffs ( image source ) Zimbabwe’s cement market has entered a period of sustained price inflation, with traders and industry sources attributing the surge to strong domestic demand, supply constraints and recent policy changes that have tightened imports. A market survey published in November found prices up by around 42% over two months, lifting the average retail p

Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe has been named Best Bank at the 2025 Top Companies Survey Awards ( image source ) Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe has been crowned the Best Bank in the country at the 2025 Top Companies Survey Awards, an event sponsored by Old Mutual Zimbabwe to honour firms demonstrating sustained growth and financial discipline in an increasingly volatile economic environment. This year’s edition placed strong emphasis on fundamentals — business volumes, cashflow resilience and