HARARE — In a major relief for the private sector, the Government of Zimbabwe has officially extended the deadline for the mandatory re-registration of companies by two years. Businesses now have until April 20, 2028, to comply with the new digital registry requirements or face automatic de-registration. The extension, formalized through Statutory Instrument 76 of 2026, amends the previous deadline of April 20, 2026. The move follows months of mounting pressure from business

HARARE — In a move that sent shockwaves through global energy markets, Brent crude oil prices crashed to $94.91 per barrel yesterday, marking a staggering 13% decline in a single session. This historic plunge follows the announcement by the U.S. administration of a two-week ceasefire with Iran, easing fears of a total blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. While the world celebrates, Zimbabwean motorists remain trapped in a high-cost cycle. Despite the global dip, petrol and diese

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.