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Mabvuku Interchange Project on Track for September Completion
Harare – Construction of the Mabvuku Interchange is progressing steadily and remains on schedule for completion by September 2026, as the Government ramps up efforts to modernise Zimbabwe’s transport infrastructure and ease congestion in the capital. Located along the busy Harare–Mutare Highway, the interchange is expected to significantly improve traffic flow, enhance road safety, and reduce travel times on one of the country’s key regional trade corridors.

Southerton Business Times
3 days ago2 min read


ZANU PF Youth League Rebukes Wicknell Chivayo Over US$3.6 Million Parliament Donation Proposal
Harare – The ZANU PF Youth League has publicly criticised businessman Wicknell Chivayo over his pledge to donate US$3.6 million to Parliament, warning that such a move risks undermining the integrity of State institutions. Chivayo announced on 18 April 2026, during Zimbabwe Independence Day, that he intended to channel the funds through the Speaker of Parliament for constituency development. Under his proposal, each of the country’s 360 legislators would receive US$10,000, re

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4 days ago2 min read


Smart City Blueprint: 20,000 Civil Servants to Benefit from Tantallon Estate Housing Project
The initiative, part of the Presidential Housing Programme, is a strategic partnership between the Ministry of Local Government and property tycoon Philip Chiyangwa through his firm, Pinnacle Holdings. The project aims to provide secure, affordable land to civil servants, with a specific focus on security services, legislators, and parliamentary staff.

Southerton Business Times
Apr 172 min read


Harare Congestion Relief: Govt to Construct Seke and Chiremba Road Interchanges
The Government of Zimbabwe is set to accelerate its urban renewal drive with the construction of two major interchanges at the Seke Road–Delport Road junction and the Robert Mugabe–Chiremba Road junction. These high-impact projects are designed to decongest Harare’s busiest southern corridors and provide seamless regional connectivity.

Southerton Business Times
Apr 82 min read


Local authorities were rated as the weakest performers in the 2025 government contracts
HARARE — Zimbabwe’s local authorities have been identified as the worst‑performing sector in the government’s 2025 performance contracts, weighed down by structural and operational challenges that continue to undermine service delivery. The findings were announced Monday as part of the annual performance review system introduced by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in 2021 to strengthen accountability and assess the effectiveness of senior public officials.

Southerton Business Times
Mar 192 min read


The Giraffe Theory: High-Level Business Insights and Strategic Foresight
The giraffe uses its tallness to spot danger from afar. The giraffe is also a browser. It feeds on leafy stuff far from the madding crowds of grazers. The giraffe stays in the forest with other animals, but when day breaks, the sun shines and kisses the forehead of the giraffe before it does to other animals.

Southerton Business Times
Mar 13 min read


Patriotic Vendors4ED to Roll Out Landmark Provincial Launch in Matabeleland North
The vendor lobby group Patriotic Vendors4ED says it is preparing for a historic provincial launch in Matabeleland North, describing the upcoming event as an initiative “never seen before” in the province. The launch is scheduled for Sunday, 1 March 2026, starting at 8 am, and will take place at the Lupane District Centre Terminus Vending Site in Lupane. In a statement, the organisation said preparations are at an advanced stage, with a strong turnout expected from vendors acr

Southerton Business Times
Feb 272 min read


Zanu‑PF co‑opts Paul Tempter Tungwarara into the Central Committee
HARARE — Zanu‑PF’s Politburo has confirmed the co‑option of Paul Tempter Tungwarara, Special Investment Advisor to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, into the party’s Central Committee, party officials said following a Politburo meeting.

Southerton Business Times
Feb 262 min read
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