Early tobacco price signals and the need for strategic industry alignment

Tapiwa Masedza The opening days of Zimbabwe’s 2026 tobacco marketing season have sent a worrying signal across the sector. Prices across several grades have declined sharply, losing as much as…

How the US miscalculated Tehran’s political resilience

Farhad Ibragimov FOR almost two weeks now, the United States and Israel have been waging war on Iran. What Washington initially presented as a military campaign that would swiftly alter…

The red flags in bilateral health deals with the US

THE United States is signing bilateral health deals with African countries. By the end of February 2026, deals worth US$19,8 billion had been signed in new health funding. Of this…

How closure of Strait of Hormuz could create a fertiliser shock

Professor Nima Shokri and Dr Salome Shokri-Kuehni Tehran is moving to restrict — or effectively close — the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, as part of the latest escalation in…

First Lady visits Zvitsva in prison to get insight into his mind behind 25 brutal killings

Blessings Chidakwa Senior Reporter DEEPLY moved by the murder of 25 people in Guruve, which is still a shock to the community and the nation at large, First Lady Dr…

COMMENT – Munhumutapa Cup: A bold backing ZIFA must preserve

THE Zimbabwe Football Association have always been Zimbabwean sport’s larger-than-life character. Any slight movement within the association is seen, felt and debated across the nation, and increasingly across the globe…

Mind your language

Rutendo Gwatidzo Changing Perspectives They loved each other, but they spoke carelessly. Every disagreement came with sharp words. Sarcasm replaced conversation. Silence became a weapon. Over time, respect for each…

Euphoria as apostolic members return after four‑decade global mission

Fidelis Munyoro Chief Court Reporter A wave of jubilation swept across Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport this week, transforming it into a breathtaking canvas of white and blue as hundreds…

Great Zimbabwe Hotel in multi-million dollar expansion

George Maponga Masvingo Bureau THE iconic Great Zimbabwe Hotel in Masvingo has embarked on a multi-million-dollar expansion project to meet rising demand for rooms and conference facilities. Situated about 700…

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