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How your chair might be killing you

The humble rugged office chair, often overlooked, is a ticking time bomb for our health.

By Jonah Nyoni Mar. 7, 2026

€1m boost for wildlife, habitat protection

Zimbabwe’s conservation efforts are set to receive a major boost following the announcement of a €1 million grant aimed at enhancing habitat and wildlife protection in the Hwange-Matetsi-Zambezi.

By Sydney Kawadza Mar. 5, 2026

€1m boost for wildlife, habitat protection

Gokwe man rapes Grade 5 pupil, jailed 20 years

According to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe, in 2024 at Chief Chireya area, Gokwe North, the victim was tending to goats when the offender approached her.

By Langelihle Nyathi Mar. 5, 2026

Gokwe man rapes Grade 5 pupil, jailed 20 years

ZTA closes 30 facilities in blitz on unregistered operators

THE Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has shut down over 30 unregistered tourism facilities across the country after a compliance deadline lapsed at the end of February.

By Staff Reporter Mar. 4, 2026

ZTA closes 30 facilities in blitz on unregistered operators

Carry your cross, Treasury tells CAAZ. . . Rejects Parly proposals to assume legacy debts

Treasury warned that taking over such liabilities will strain the national budget and undermine funding for essential public services.

By Lesley Kufandada and Sharon Zebra Feb. 24, 2026

Carry your cross, Treasury tells CAAZ. . . Rejects Parly proposals to assume legacy debts

A narrow tax base is a fiscal time bomb

THE push by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) to register 50 000 new taxpayers this year could mark a decisive turning point in the country’s fiscal trajectory — if it is pursued fairly

By Newsday Feb. 24, 2026

Tourism rules: Fair play is non-negotiable

In a statement, ZTA said a nationwide inspection blitz targeting unregistered operators would begin on March 1 in conjunction with law enforcement agencies.

By Newsday Feb. 23, 2026

Tourism rules: Fair play is non-negotiable

Market concentration in Zim context

Competitive markets represent the opposite end of the spectrum. They are characterised by many firms competing to offer the best value in terms of price, quality and service.

By Kevin Tutani Feb. 20, 2026