“Zim records rise in HIV/AIDS deaths”
New figures presented in Parliament show HIV/AIDS-related deaths increased from 5,712 in H1 2024 to 5,932 in the same period in 2025—a rise of 220 fatalities. This uptick has raised…
Harare Inaugurates Multi-Million Dollar Traffic Interchange
President Emmerson Mnangagwa officially opened the newly completed Trabablas Interchange on May 30. Located at the former Mbudzi roundabout, this US$88 million project is expected to ease traffic congestion and…
Zimbabwe Seeks US$10 Billion for Infrastructure Revival
The Bankers Association of Zimbabwe estimates the country needs at least US$10 billion in offshore credit to fund crucial infrastructure projects. Key sectors in need include energy, mining, and road…
Banking Sector Rebounds as U.S. Sanctions Lifted
Zimbabwe’s financial sector is beginning to recover after the U.S. Treasury lifted sanctions in March 2024. Banks have started regaining over 100 correspondent relationships that had been lost over the…
Zimbabwe Removed from Global Hunger Hotspot List
The World Food Programme (WFP) and FAO have officially removed Zimbabwe from the list of global hunger hotspots. This comes after improved food distribution strategies helped millions affected by the…
Lithium Export Ban in 2027 Aims to Boost Local Industry
In a bold policy shift, Zimbabwe will ban the export of raw lithium concentrates starting in January 2027. Authorities aim to promote local beneficiation by encouraging construction of lithium-processing plants…
Zimbabwe Turns to Elephant Meat Amid Food Insecurity
Zimbabwe plans to cull elephants in the Save Valley Conservancy to address increasing food insecurity and human-wildlife conflict. The meat from the cull will be distributed to vulnerable communities, especially…
Indian Umpire Madangopal Set for Test Debut in Zimbabwe
JR Madangopal, a respected Indian cricket umpire, is set to officiate his first-ever Test match during South Africa’s upcoming tour of Zimbabwe. His debut will take place in Bulawayo from…
Skepticism Greets Zimbabwe’s Gold-Backed ZiG Currency
Zimbabwe’s new gold-backed currency, the ZiG, is gaining traction with over 43% of domestic transactions now processed through it. The Reserve Bank claims the currency is fully backed and has…
Yoga Classes in a Tavern: A Mental Health Lifeline in Chitungwiza
In the heart of Chitungwiza, yoga instructor Actions Winya is transforming a local tavern into a mental wellness space. Every weekend, locals gather on bare floors—many without mats—to take part…