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US$200 million wiped off Zim mining industry... power cuts, slumping prices ravage first quarter
Local News
 By Freeman Makopa | Apr. 25, 2025
Kwesu urged authorities to prioritise Zimbabwe’s productive sectors — such as mining — in the distribution of available electricity.
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US in dramatic policy, strategy shift

 US in dramatic policy, strategy shift
This shift marks a significant recalibration in Washington’s diplomatic engagement with Harare, according to US Ambassador to Zimbabwe Pamela Tremont.
By Nizbert Moyo Apr. 25, 2025
‘Super-rich’ coalition fights Mnangagwa road dualisation... US$11m project threatens Highlands’ iconic Musasa trees, climate
‘Super-rich’ coalition fights Mnangagwa road dualisation... US$11m project threatens Highlands’ iconic Musasa trees, climate
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Apr. 25, 2025
Political gamble attracts mixed feelings... NTA proposal rebuked, embraced
Political gamble attracts mixed feelings... NTA proposal rebuked, embraced
By Julia Ndlela Apr. 25, 2025

ZSE CEO eyes 25% market cap to GDP
Business Digest
By Mthandazo Nyoni | Apr. 25, 2025

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Investors shun Zim’s US$ indexed stock exchange
Investors shun Zim’s US$ indexed stock exchange
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Ramushu shortlisted for Global Production Awards
US$200 million wiped off Zim mining industry... power cuts, slumping prices ravage first quarter

Latest Stories

Ramushu shortlisted for Global Production Awards
By Khumbulani Muleya Apr. 25, 2025
Ramushu shortlisted for Global Production Awards
ZHL delight at Zim Open
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Apr. 25, 2025
ZHL delight at Zim Open
Coping or cracking: Psychological toll of Zim’s informal economy
By Vongai Mahagwe Apr. 25, 2025
Coping or cracking: Psychological toll of Zim’s informal economy
Malaria continues to be a serious global challenge
By Cimas Apr. 25, 2025
Malaria continues to be a serious global challenge

Local News

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US$200 million wiped off Zim mining industry... power cuts, slumping prices ravage first quarter

Kwesu urged authorities to prioritise Zimbabwe’s productive sectors — such as mining — in the distribution of available electricity.
By Freeman Makopa Apr. 25, 2025
US$200 million wiped off Zim mining industry... power cuts, slumping prices ravage first quarter
US in dramatic policy, strategy shift
US in dramatic policy, strategy shift
By Nizbert Moyo Apr. 25, 2025
‘Super-rich’ coalition fights Mnangagwa road dualisation... US$11m project threatens Highlands’ iconic Musasa trees, climate
‘Super-rich’ coalition fights Mnangagwa road dualisation... US$11m project threatens Highlands’ iconic Musasa trees, climate
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Apr. 25, 2025
Ex-judge’s journey from bench to holding security to account
Ex-judge’s journey from bench to holding security to account
By Tinashe Kairiza Apr. 25, 2025
Govt clarifies US$1,9 billion Kuvimba deal
Govt clarifies US$1,9 billion Kuvimba deal
By Mthandazo Nyoni Apr. 25, 2025

Health

Over-use of antibiotics can result in drug resistant bacteria
Over-use of antibiotics can result in drug resistant bacteria
By Admin Apr. 14, 2023
Rest, good sleep contribute to better health, happiness
By Admin Feb. 17, 2023
Everyone eligible is encouraged to donate blood, help save lives
By The Independent Jun. 10, 2022

Business Digest

Coping or cracking: Psychological toll of Zim’s informal economy

By Vongai Mahagwe Apr. 25, 2025
Procurement key performance indicators simplified analysis (I)
Procurement key performance indicators simplified analysis (I)
By Charles Nyika Apr. 25, 2025
ZSE CEO eyes 25% market cap to GDP
ZSE CEO eyes 25% market cap to GDP
By Mthandazo Nyoni Apr. 25, 2025
Telecoms boom as firms invest in new assets
Telecoms boom as firms invest in new assets
By Lee Musaidzi Apr. 25, 2025
Harnessing the power of procurement audits
Harnessing the power of procurement audits
By Charles Nyika Apr. 17, 2025
Africa’s first AI factory: What it means for Zim, continent
By Evans Sagomba Apr. 17, 2025

Editorial comments

Hope for lifting ban on OM, PPC chips
Hope for lifting ban on OM, PPC chips
By The Independent Aug. 26, 2022
Without planes, AirZim board won’t perform wonders
Without planes, AirZim board won’t perform wonders
By The Independent Aug. 5, 2022
Power crisis needs urgent attention
Power crisis needs urgent attention
By The Independent Jul. 29, 2022
Don’t print cash for projects
Don’t print cash for projects
By The Independent Jul. 22, 2022

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Technology

Exploring the vibrant world of sports betting in Ethiopia

While the allure of sports betting is undeniable, it's crucial to approach it with caution and responsibility.
By Theindependent Mar. 11, 2024
Exploring the vibrant world of sports betting in Ethiopia

Satewave churns out power solutions for Zim

Satewave Technologies director Xiao Feng said the company has several solar solutions to address the current power challenges.
By Staff Writer Aug. 15, 2023
Liquid Tech to increase tariffs by 50%
By Staff Writer Mar. 31, 2023
Jotter: Students develop an integrated learning app
By Staff Writer Mar. 17, 2023
Innovative crowd-investing app ‘PiggyBankAdvisor’ launched
By Staff Writer Mar. 17, 2023
Meta gives up on NFTs for Facebook and Instagram
By The Verge Mar. 15, 2023

Reasons To Buy Bitcoin From A Trading Platform

Another fundamental reason behind getting the coins from this particular space is that it provides
By Theindependent Mar. 2, 2023

Why do banks not want people to rely upon cryptocurrencies?

Cryptocurrency transaction volume is much less than the fiat currencies, leading to a lack of liquidity in the market.
By Theindependent Feb. 9, 2023

Sports

ZHL delight at Zim Open

ZHL delight at Zim Open
ZHL are no stranger to sponsoring sporting events in the country and have been involved in other sport genres in the past.
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Apr. 25, 2025
Zim juniors eye World Cup qualifier
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Apr. 25, 2025
Zim juniors eye World Cup qualifier
Lady Sables eye strong Rugby Africa Cup Qualifiers finish
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Apr. 19, 2025
Lady Sables eye strong Rugby Africa Cup Qualifiers finish
FBC Zim Open tees off for charity
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Apr. 17, 2025
FBC Zim Open tees off for charity
FBC Zim Open dreams of DP World Tour
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Apr. 17, 2025
FBC Zim Open dreams of DP World Tour
The best NBA draft picks ever
The best NBA draft picks ever
By Theindependent Apr. 16, 2025
Zim ladies team second at regional tourney
Zim ladies team second at regional tourney
By Zimsportlive Apr. 11, 2025
Women’s football in sponsorship adventure
Women’s football in sponsorship adventure
By Austin Karonga Apr. 11, 2025

Lifestyle & Art

Ramushu shortlisted for Global Production Awards
 Ramushu shortlisted for Global Production Awards
By Khumbulani Muleya Apr. 25, 2025
Malaria continues to be a serious global challenge
By Cimas Apr. 25, 2025
Early diagnosis, treatment of haemophilia important
By Cimas Apr. 17, 2025
Healthy beginnings, fragile systems: Antenatal care should become a national priority in Zim
By Cimas Apr. 11, 2025

Fond farewell for Coventry

 Fond farewell for Coventry
She secured the presidency with 49 votes after the first round of voting at the 144th IOC Session in Costa Navarino, Greece.  
By Khumbulani Muleya Apr. 11, 2025
Mutize makes triumphant return to Sofar Sounds Harare’s 18th edition
Mutize makes triumphant return to Sofar Sounds Harare’s 18th edition
By Staff Writer Apr. 4, 2025
Commitment, investment key to ending TB epidemic
Commitment, investment key to ending TB epidemic
By Cimas Mar. 28, 2025

Environment

Zim to pay 100% of international hunting revenue to communities
 Zim to pay 100% of international hunting revenue to communities
By The Independent
Jun. 10, 2022
Herbicides: Bad news for local food security
By The Independent May. 27, 2022
Dumpsite: Gweru feels the heat
By The Independent May. 13, 2022
Zim to pay 100% of international hunting revenue to communities
By The Independent Jun. 10, 2022
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Videos

Kirsty Coventry, minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation In Conversation With Trevor

By The NewsDay Mar. 26, 2025
Kirsty Coventry, minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation In Conversation With Trevor
Dr. Ignatius Mabasa, storyteller, writer and academic In Conversation With Trevor
Dr. Ignatius Mabasa, storyteller, writer and academic In Conversation With Trevor
By The NewsDay Mar. 26, 2025
Senator David Coltart, Mayor Of Bulawayo In Conversation With Trevor #BulawayoSeries
Senator David Coltart, Mayor Of Bulawayo In Conversation With Trevor #BulawayoSeries
By The NewsDay Aug. 18, 2024
Victor Mapunga, Founder & CEO Of FlexID Technologies In Conversation With Trevor
Victor Mapunga, Founder & CEO Of FlexID Technologies In Conversation With Trevor
By The NewsDay Aug. 18, 2024
Dr Joseph Kanyekanye, Executive Chairman of Alliance Holdings In Conversation
Dr Joseph Kanyekanye, Executive Chairman of Alliance Holdings In Conversation
By The NewsDay Jun. 27, 2024
Kathy Mwanza, Founder & Managing Director Of Cake Fairy In Conversation With Trevor
Kathy Mwanza, Founder & Managing Director Of Cake Fairy In Conversation With Trevor
By The NewsDay Jun. 6, 2024
Brian Munyawarara, Founder and CEO of Raysun Capital In Conversation With Trevor
Brian Munyawarara, Founder and CEO of Raysun Capital In Conversation With Trevor
By The NewsDay Jun. 4, 2024

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Agriculture

Dock sheep tail to maintain weight

Dock sheep tail to maintain weight
The most common way of docking tails is by using an elastic and expandable latex ring. The rubber ring is expanded with an elastrator and put over the tail, where it is released.
By Kudakwashe Gwabanayi Mar. 22, 2024
Asparagus worth your while (II)
Asparagus worth your while (II)
By Kudakwashe Gwabanayi Mar. 1, 2024
Why it makes sense to farm meat goats
Why it makes sense to farm meat goats
By Shane Brody Jul. 7, 2023
How to start a fish farming business
How to start a fish farming business
By Kudakwashe Gwabanayi May. 26, 2023
Climate change is real, be alert
Climate change is real, be alert
By Kudakwashe Gwabanayi May. 12, 2023

Opinion & Analysis

Recurring scandals nightmare
Recurring scandals nightmare
By Jacob Mutisi | Apr. 25, 2025
Financial deepening: The Zim experience
Financial deepening: The Zim experience
By Kevin Tutani | Apr. 25, 2025
Economic foundations of polygamy, slavery
Economic foundations of polygamy, slavery
By Gloria Mukombachoto | Apr. 25, 2025
The connection between culture, independence
The connection between culture, independence
By Tinashe Elvis Chikodzi | Apr. 25, 2025
Forty-five years of hell
Forty-five years of hell
By Shame Makoshori | Apr. 25, 2025

The Standard

Gwanda Pirates a new beacon of hope

As it stands, Gwanda Pirates sit on second place with 6 points and four goals while Sheasham FC are at the top of the table with  six points and four goals from two games.
By Evans Mathanda Apr. 27, 2025
Gwanda Pirates a new beacon of hope

Inside sport: Our football heading for better times

The Castle Lager PSL Championship and the Chibuku Super Cup — which are reserved for PSL clubs only — are not enough for a country with big football ambitions
By Michael Kariati Apr. 27, 2025
On a revenge joy-ride, Republicans no longer the stupid party!
By Kenneth Mufuka Apr. 27, 2025
As bad as it gets
By Tim Middleton Apr. 27, 2025
Village Rhapsody :The gendered dimensions of climate change and the role of women in climate action
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Apr. 27, 2025
Harnessing natural resources: A call for sustainable management
By Justice Chengeta Jr Apr. 27, 2025

Southern Eye

Old Gwanda Road rehabilitation begins

PREPARATIONS for the Old Gwanda Road rehabilitation project have begun, marking a significant step towards improving the region’s road network.
By Bongile Moyo and Peter Dube 2h ago
Old Gwanda Road rehabilitation begins

Mining activities traumatise Gwanda, Inyathi communities

Another villager, who only identified herself as MaNcube, said the community saw no value in the company investing in their area.
By Silas Nkala 2h ago
Former Zapu cadre Njani Moyo dies
By Silas Nkala 2h ago
Geza stay away takes the shine off from trade fair
By Silas Nkala Apr. 27, 2025
Gweru struggles to move with times
By Stephen Chadenga Apr. 27, 2025
Bulawayo school bursar convicted
By Nqobizwe Thebe Apr. 27, 2025

NewsDay

van der Vyver, Steyn win First Capital Bank Zim Junior Open

van der Vyver, Steyn win First Capital Bank Zim Junior Open
van der Vyers started the day three strokes behind joint leaders Shutt and Craig Cilliers in sixth place after carding 74 and 68 in the first two days, respectively.
By Munyaradzi Madzokere 2h ago
Land sales fuel Harare's Ardbennie rapid industrialisation
By Evans Mathanda 2h ago
Land sales fuel Harare's Ardbennie rapid industrialisation
When the rains move, rural farmers must stay ahead
By Tapiwa Gomo 2h ago
When the rains move, rural farmers must stay ahead
Takafanana celebrates disability inclusion
By Obert Siamilandu 2h ago
Takafanana celebrates disability inclusion
Zim pleads with US to drop tariffs to 10%
By Tatira Zwinoira 2h ago
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Zim pleads with US to drop tariffs to 10%
Edgars opens new stores in expansion drive
Edgars opens new stores in expansion drive
By Lee Musaidzi 2h ago
UZ in climbdown, revokes union leaders’ suspension
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UZ in climbdown, revokes union leaders’ suspension
By Nunurai Jena 2h ago
City of Harare dumps Mbare residents
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City of Harare dumps Mbare residents
By Lorraine Muromo 2h ago

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