Xenophobia backlash spreads across Africa as South African artists lose gigs
South African artists are paying the price for xenophobic attacks and anti-foreigner sentiment in their country, with performances across Africa being cancelled amid growing anger over the treatment of foreign…
Agro-consultants eye Zambia’s lucrative value chains
Michael Tome in Lusaka, Zambia LOCAL agro-industrial consultancy firms have identified significant opportunities in Zambia for the provision of specialised services such as agricultural certification, industrial standards compliance and engineering…
ZMX grain auction trade climbs above US$1m
Edgar Vhera [email protected] THE Zimbabwe Mercantile Exchange weekly grain and oilseed auction turnover recovered from last week’s drop to climb above the US$1 million mark again last week, after volumes…
Mutapa Gold declares US$35m first dividend
Nelson Gahadza [email protected] Mutapa Gold Resources has declared a maiden dividend of US$35 million for the nine months to December 31, 2025, following a strong financial and operational performance. The…
Legends Night rekindles Zimbabwe’s musical golden era
Amos Mpofu [email protected] MUSIC lovers in Bulawayo were taken on a nostalgic journey through Zimbabwe’s rich musical heritage on Saturday night as the In-Total Band recreated timeless hits by some…
‘A story that matters’. . . Sue Nyathi’s ‘The Polygamist’ sparks global acclaim after Netflix premiere
Mbulelo Mpofu [email protected] FOLLOWING its global debut on Netflix on Friday, the 22-episode supernovela The Polygamist has triggered a wave of celebration across Southern Africa and beyond, with audiences, creatives…
Responsible mining in Zimbabwe. . . The evolving role of environmental impact assessments in balancing growth, sustainability, and community well-being
Victoria Mabhayila [email protected] Zimbabwe stands at a defining moment in its mining history. From the gold-rich belts of Mashonaland and Midlands to the lithium deposits of Goromonzi and Buhera, mining…
COMMENT :Breaking school dropout cycle must be made a priority
According to the 2025 Education Management Information System (EMIS) Report, the country had 11 793 schools, comprising 8 308 primary (70,45 percent) and 3 485 secondary (29,55 percent). Total enrolment…
When the rains fail, the ponds speak: How the blue economy is rewriting rural livelihoods in dry regions
Theseus Shambare [email protected] Mr Emmanuel Charehwa stands at the edge of a newly stocked fish pond, watching 2 000 fingerlings scatter into the depths like silver threads unravelling into a…
Duo jailed 10 years for stealing TelOne cables
Dalyn Chigwizura [email protected] TWO Bulawayo men who vandalised telecommunications infrastructure and stole copper cables belonging to TelOne have been sentenced to 10 years each in prison. Admire Dube (29) of…











