THE government says the computerised Mining Cadastre Information Management System is now 90 percent complete and is scheduled for commissioning in the first quarter of 2026. The development marks a significant step toward transparency and streamlining the nation’s mining rights administration. Minister of Finance Mthuli Ncube said the system is critical for enhancing the ease-of-doing-business…

THE government has called on the banking sector to review charges to ensure that financial services remain affordable, supporting the national goal of lowering the cost of doing business. In his 2026 national budget, Finance minister Mthuli Ncube said that banks have strayed from their conventional role of facilitating financial intermediation to promote economic growth.…

AIR Zimbabwe recorded approximately 5 000 passengers on its Harare-Mutare route since launching the service during the Sanganai Hlanganani World Tourism Expo in September, an executive said. The national airline made the route permanent after an initial trial for the expo, citing strong demand from travellers. Air Zimbabwe chief executive Edmund Makona described the route…

THE regularisation and servicing of 655 houses under the Garikai/ Hlalani Kuhle Housing Scheme in Gwanda has been strongly commended by local and national officials, marking a major step toward providing residents with essential infrastructure. Under the initiative, contracted to Zimbuild, critical works including sewer infrastructure, water reticulation and road construction are being implemented. Matabeleland…

ZIMBABWE is prioritising policy reforms and innovative financing to attract investment into solar power, while leveraging its lithium reserves to enhance its role in renewable energy storage. This comes as the country is yet to fully harness its renewable energy potential, including solar and wind power, which could offer a sustainable and reliable source of…