China is not the villain Zimbabwe’s critics make it out to be
Zimbabwe’s economy is fragile, its regulatory bodies understaffed and under-resourced, and its legal enforcement patchy at best.
By Wilfred Ndhlovu
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Register or shut down, ZTA warns tourism players
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has given tourism players until February 28 to register or risk closure, as it steps up enforcement of regulations governing the country’s billion-dollar industry.
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Where are recreational facilities for children?
Recreational facilities are not just centres where children go to kill time. They are laboratories where children go to experiment and learn hands on.
By Aribino Nicholas
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What a fresh pair of hands must achieve for tourism
Zimbabwe has set ambitious goals, aiming to build a US$10 billion tourism industry by 2030.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Feb. 6, 2026
Zacc under spotlight over Nssa/CIO US$6,8m building scandal
THE Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) is at the centre of allegations surrounding a US$6,8 million building project.
By Staff Reporter
Feb. 6, 2026
Why local governance reform is central to service delivery
Diversifying municipal income streams should, therefore, be viewed as a governance reform issue rather than a financial innovation alone.
By John Laisani
Feb. 5, 2026
Gwanda man jailed 15 years for rape
According to the prosecution, the offence occurred on November 7, 2025, at around 5:30pm, when the victim was at her homestead with her younger brother.
By Staff Reporter
Feb. 4, 2026
Zimbabwe hits 2,1 billion-litre fuel record
ZIMBABWE’S fuel consumption surged to over 2,1 billion litres in 2025, a sharp rise from 1,6 billion litres the previous year, according to new data released by the (Zera).
By Staff Reporter
Feb. 4, 2026
Praz toughens stance on govt procurement
THE Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Praz) has moved to enforce compulsory use of the electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system for all Treasury-funded procurement.
By Musavengana Chirau
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