GDP jumps 7pc in second quarter of 2025

Tapiwanashe Mangwiro The economy registered a sharp rebound in the second quarter of 2025, with gross domestic product (GDP) rising by 7,01 percent compared to the previous quarter, according to…

A BATTLE TO QUENCH THIRST AS WATER LEVELS CONTINUE TO DROP . . . droughts, silted dams and local authorities throttle supply

Tawanda Musarurwa Checkpoint Desk LAST month, the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission summoned the Harare City Council to respond to questions relating to violation of residents’ right to health, emanating from…

‘I WISH TO BE BURIED IN ZIMBABWE’ . . .One final show in Zimbabwe on the cards

Trust Khosa Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub  “Life here can be hell on earth because you do not have close friends or people to support you when you are broke.…

Editorial Comment: Agric show was a moment of reflection, call to action

THIS year’s Zimbabwe Agricultural Show, which ended yesterday, was more than an exhibition. It was a powerful symbol of progress and a critical platform for shaping the future of our…

Dynamos shake title race . . . Scottland fall at Rufaro

Zimpapers Sports Hub DYNAMOS’ great escape, Scottland’s fall from grace, Simba Bhora’s stumble, MWOS and Ngezi’s comeback and TelOne’s show of firepower. These were just some of the mind-blowing stories…

Using data and science to build winning teams

Inside ZIFA-Nqobile Magwizi IF you have ever sat in a kombi after a Warriors match or joined a WhatsApp football group, you will know this debate all too well: “That…

Hospital visiting times

Harare Parirenyatwa Hospital General wards:1pm-2pm Private wards 5pm-6pm Mbuya Nehanda Hospital: 6am-6:30am, 1pm-2pm — All visitors; 5pm-6pm – Husbands only Sally Mugabe Central Hospital General wards: 1pm-2pm only. Strictly two…

Unshackling the soil: Deeds, drip lines herald new dawn for farmers

Theseus Shambare in MAZOWE “CRAIGENGOWER BASE, Craigengower Pump, be advised – load shedding scheduled at 3pm. Do you copy? Over!” crackled the voice of Tatenda Chiromudzimu through a handheld VHF…

Hockey girls chase World Cup dream

Tendai Chara-Zimpapers Sports Hub “THE Women’s Junior World Cup is more than just sport. It is an opportunity, a source of national pride and hope.” With those words, Zimbabwe U-21…

Indian exporters plan expansion in Africa to dodge 50pc US tariff

Indian businesses are looking to expand production in Africa for exporting to the United States, after President Donald Trump hit the South Asian nation with one of the steepest levies…