The Rise of Solar Energy: Why Zimbos Are Going Off-Grid
TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy Newton Mambande HARARE – IN RECENT years, Zimbabwe has witnessed a significant shift in energy consumption. With the country’s electricity woes showing no signs of abating, many residents,…
Mukuru, W.I.F.E. Partner to Empower Rural Women Farmers
TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy Staff Writer HARARE – MUKURU has announced a strategic partnership with the Women in Farming and Entrepreneurship (W.I.F.E.) to roll out a targeted initiative aimed at supporting and…
Budget of Unmet Expectations: Mthuli Ncube’s 2026 Plan Falls Short
TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy Newton Mambande HARARE – AS Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube tables the 2026 budget, Zimbabweans are left questioning if their economic woes will ever end. Themed “Building Resilience for…
Zim’s Battle Against HIV/AIDS: Lessons for a Healthier Future
TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy Newton Mambande HARARE – AS an economist and historian, I have witnessed first-hand the devastating impact of HIV/AIDS on Zimbabwe’s economy. The 1990s and 2000s were especially challenging,…
What is Truly Driving Zimbabwe’s Sky-High Cement Prices?
TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy Newton Mambande HARARE – AS ZIMBABWEANS grapple with the escalating cost of living, the price of cement has emerged as a stark outlier, sparking concerns of profiteering and…
The 2% Tax Trap Why Zimbabwe Can’t Let Go
TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy Newton Mambande HARARE – AS an economist, I have been following the debate surrounding the 2% Intermediated Money Transfer Tax (IMTT) with great interest. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube’s…
Blood Not for Sale: The Value of Humanity in Healthcare
TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy Newton Mambande HARARE – AS we navigate the complexities of healthcare, it is essential to remember that some things are priceless. Blood, a vital component of human life,…
Zim Economy Grew 6.3% on Average Over 7 Years, Ncube Says
TweetShareSharePin0 SharesStaff Writer HARARE – Zimbabwe’s economy has grown faster than expected since 2018, averaging 6.3% annually—excluding pandemic and drought years—and surpassing its 5% target, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube said.…
NMB’s new Greenfields branch to operate until 5 PM weekdays
TweetShareSharePin0 SharesStaff Writer HARARE -NMB Bank has opened a new branch at the Greenfields Mall in Belvedere, the bank said in a customer communication on Wendesday. The new outlet will…
OPINION: License Reforms Need Black Market Fix
TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy Newton Mambande HARARE – THE recent business license reforms announced by the government have the potential to be a game-changer for the economy. By streamlining the licensing process…