In exactly six months, eight International Olympic Committee (IOC) Young Leaders from Africa, Europe and the Americas will head to the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) to turn the Olympic values into action.…
THE Zimbabwe Women’s Microfinance Bank’s founding chief executive, Mandas Marikanda, has stepped down from her role, effective March 25, 2026. In a statement, the ZWMB said Marikanda played a pivotal and visionary role in the establishment and growth of the bank from its inception in 2017 to its current position. “Her leadership, dedication and commitment…
LIQUID Intelligent Technologies, the parent of Liquid Zimbabwe, has retired its US$620 million five-year bond ahead of its September maturity date. In a strategy commonly used by major global corporates,…
THE government has urged industry to adopt energy-efficient products and invest in local energy solutions to cushion the economy against global shocks and rising fuel costs. This comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, which have pushed oil prices to about US$120 per barrel, triggering increases in local fuel prices. Speaking at a dialogue…
THE Africa Economic Development Strategies (AEDS) expects money supply growth to remain in check, with no excess liquidity in the market between now and December 2026. This comes as Zimbabwe’s money supply growth has slowed from over 40 percent in previous years to low single-digit averages in 2025. Speaking at a recent dialogue hosted by…
ZIMBABWE’s air traffic recorded strong growth in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting a sustained recovery in travel demand, rising tourism inflows, and improving international connectivity. Latest data from the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) show that total passenger numbers across the country’s airports rose 11,6 percent to 559 240 between January and March,…
EXTENDED negotiations over fiscal terms between the government of Zimbabwe and South African platinum miner Tharisa have stalled progress on the development of the Karo Platinum Project along the Great Dyke. Tharisa, which holds a controlling 75 percent stake in Karo Mining Holdings (Karo) – the owner of the Karo Platinum Project – has also…
ZIMBABWE’S standing on the Global Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) has deteriorated in recent years, highlighting deepening concerns over governance and the effectiveness of anti-corruption efforts, according to Transparency International Zimbabwe (TIZ). This comes after the country was ranked 158 out of 180 countries in the 2024 CPI, indicating a high level of perceived public sector…
ZIMBABWE is set to take centre stage in efforts to improve the recognition of academic and professional qualifications, as the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) signals plans to deepen cooperation…
Bothwell P. Nyajeka OVER the past two months, Zimbabwe’s creative arts sector has been vibrant. The period was marked by high-profile events that have drawn attention to the richness of…
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