The City of Bulawayo has declared a public health alert amid a suspected outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease. Municipal authorities report that hundreds of cases may be emerging, raising concern among parents, teachers, and healthcare providers across Bulawayo. The outbreak comes as the city monitors young children closely, particularly in crèches and junior...
Delta Beverages reported robust half-year results to September 2025. Revenue rose 32 percent to US$514 million. The performance shows demand is returning across Delta Beverages’ core product range. First, Delta Beverages benefited from a more stable macro environment. The company said that the introduction of the ZiG currency in April 2024 helped reduce inflation and...
ZIMBABWE and ZAMBIA must move from simple trade ties to joint industrialisation, ZimTrade chief executive Allan Majuru said at the Zimbabwe–Zambia Business Forum. He called on Zimbabwe and Zambia to focus on building industries together. The goal is to create value, not just move products across the border. This shift matters for jobs, exports and...
Zimbabwe Bank Performance Insights show CBZ Holdings leading the pack with notable growth in the nine months to September 2025. The group reported a 10 percent rise in after-tax profit to ZWL 1.11 billion, driven by strong deposit mobilisation and higher non-funded income from fees and transactional activity. Total income jumped 58 percent to ZWL...
Zimbabwean lithium miners VAT relief is now a central focus as companies push for temporary suspension of VAT and export levies on lithium concentrate. This request aims to ease financial pressures while miners develop local processing plants. The moratorium, proposed to last until the end of 2026, highlights the tension between immediate revenue collection and...
Zimbabwe and Zambia have moved quickly to deepen cooperation under the new Zimbabwe Zambia BNC Partnership. The inaugural Bi-National Commission session in Harare has shifted the relationship from routine trade talks to structured cooperation on investment, infrastructure, energy and tourism. For businesses, investors and regional planners, the Zimbabwe Zambia BNC Partnership offers a practical roadmap...
Cassava GPUaaS launched a regional GPU-as-a-Service platform that brings high-performance compute closer to African users. Cassava GPUaaS aims to lower latency, reduce costs for model training and keep sensitive data within the region, making it easier for local developers and governments to run advanced AI workloads. The immediate technical benefit is reduced latency. When compute...
Dangote Industrial Impact takes center stage as Aliko Dangote visits Harare, signing a MoU worth approximately US$1 billion. The plan includes a cement plant, power generation, and a petroleum pipeline. If executed, these projects could transform Zimbabwe’s industrial sector and ease critical supply constraints. This commentary examines the potential benefits, operational risks, and the measures...
Fraud in Zimbabwe has increased across business and social sectors. Scams range from fake suppliers and cloned company profiles to online investment schemes and property swindles. The volume and sophistication of these schemes are undermining consumer confidence and commercial activity. Businesses and households are increasingly exposed to losses that slow economic recovery. The forms of...
Zimbabwe’s election as Vice President of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) General Assembly marks a major opportunity for the country’s tourism and hospitality sector. The position, shared with Nigeria, gives Zimbabwe a stronger voice in shaping global tourism policies while promoting Africa’s interests. For ordinary Zimbabweans and local businesses, this new leadership role...