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,…
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…
RBZ holds key rate at 35%
TweetShareSharePin0 Shares…as it seeks to entrench inflation fight Stephen Chifamba HARARE – THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) held its benchmark interest rate steady, signalling a commitment to crushing persistent…
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…
Edgars Q3 volumes up 14% on stable market conditions
TweetShareSharePin0 Shares…as it plans manufacturing and store expansion By ETimes HARARE – Edgars Stores Ltd reported a 14% rise in group volumes for the third quarter to 5 October 2025,…
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,…
IMF Says Zimbabwe’s Economic Rebound Stronger Than Expected
TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy ETimes HARARE – ZIMBABWE’S economic rebound in 2025 is stronger than previously expected, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Wednesday, while urging the government to reinforce fiscal…
Renco mine revival marks turning point in RioZim’s recovery drive
TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy Staff Writer HARARE — RIOZIM Limited has successfully reopened Renco Mine following a landmark capital-raising exercise that provided the much-needed funding to restart and stabilise operations, settle creditor…