Mutapa Gold’s chief executive resigns

PATRICK Maseva-Shayawabaya has been appointed chief executive of Mutapa Gold Resources (MGR), replacing Trevor Barnard, who has resigned, effective May 1, 2026. This comes barely four months after the company’s launch, as one of the several mineral-specific entities under the Mutapa Investment Fund’s mining portfolio following the restructuring that wound down Kuvimba Mining House. “We would…

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US$75 million for Mt Hampden new city compensation

THE government has set compensation for 254 property owners affected by the construction of the New City in Mt Hampden at US$75 million, as authorities move to speed up the implementation of the project. Addressing a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare yesterday, the minister of Information, Zhemu Soda, implored the ministry of Lands to complete…

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Government tightens security against mineral leakages

AUTHORITIES are engaging security agencies to implement measures aimed at curbing the leakage of minerals during the export of unprocessed ores. This comes as the government, in February, banned the export of raw minerals and lithium concentrate to force local value addition and ensure accountability. Appearing before the parliamentary portfolio committee on Mines on Monday,…

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The real cost of building in Zimbabwe

Leonita Mhishi THERE is a familiar story across Zimbabwe. A young profession­al buys a stand on the outskirts of Harare, takes photos with beam­ing pride, and declares on WhatsApp: “Project yatanga.” The dream of build­ing a home — brick by brick, room by room — remains one of the most pow­erful aspirations in the country.…

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State accelerates AI drive

THE government says it is accelerating its digital transformation agenda, signalling a decisive shift from policy development to practical implementation as Zimbabwe seeks to position itself as a competitive player in the global artificial intelligence (AI) economy. Speaking during the 2026 Digital Economy Conference yesterday, the minister of Information Communication Technology, Tatenda Mavetera, said the…

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Zim advances China horticulture export talks

ZIMBABWE is finalising negotiations with China to establish export protocols for various horticultural products, aiming to unlock the Asian market. This comes as the government is anticipating an increase in exports of different horticulture products to the Far East after China’s move to open green lanes for the country’s agricultural products. In an interview yesterday,…

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Insurance, pensions sector set for overhaul

THE government has enacted sweeping amendments to the Insurance and Pensions Commission Act aimed at strengthening regulation, enhancing transparency and promoting stability in the sector. In a notice in the latest Government Gazette, the Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Martin Rushwaya, said the new law was assented to by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to…

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ZimTrade implores firms to export to Botswana

ZIMTRADE has implored local businesses to tap into Botswana’s market, saying there are vast untapped opportunities that could significantly boost Zimbabwe’s export growth and deepen bilateral trade relations. Speaking at the Zimbabwe-Botswana Business Forum held on the sidelines of the just-ended 66th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), ZimTrade chief executive Allan Majuru implored Zimbabwean companies…

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