January 3: Seventeen Years After the Genesis Block, Bitcoin Still Won’t Be Ignored
TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy Jabulani Chibaya HARARE – JANUARY 3 arrives quietly on the calendar, yet it carries a strange weight. The world, as it has since 2008, remains restless—wars flare and…
2025: Economic Growth Masks Deepening Divide for Citizens
TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy Newton Mambande HARARE – As Zimbabwe closes the books on 2025, the nation’s economic performance paints a starkly divided picture. Officially, the country has emerged as the fifth-largest…
Merry Christmas Zimbabwe
TweetShareSharePin0 Shares…as Zimbabweans Look Ahead with Steadfast Optimism By Newton Mambande HARARE – AS Zimbabweans prepare to celebrate Christmas, the nation faces an economic landscape filled with both hope and…
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…