Mukuru, iRise Carbon partner on clean cooking drive in Malawi
TweetShareSharePin0 SharesStaff Writer HARARE – REGIONAL climate solutions firm iRise Carbon has partnered with financial services giant Mukuru to distribute 150,000 clean cookstoves across Malawi over the next year. The…
‘New Breathalyzers, Roadworthiness Law Critical for Zim’s Road Safety’
TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy Newton Mambande HARARE – THE introduction of alcohol breathalyzers is a welcome move that will undoubtedly reduce road carnage and cut the number of motor vehicle insurance claims.…
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.…