The Doctor’s Bill — Why ZiMA’s submission on medical aid reform deserves second opinion

ZiMA's paper is a lobbying document from an organisation whose members — independent doctors — stand to gain directly and materially from the regulation it advocates.
By Julias Duma 1h ago

First Mutual eyes health integration, regional scale

FIRST Mutual Holdings Limited (FMHL) is best understood as a diversified financial services group anchored on insurance, with complementary exposure to property, investments and financial services.
By Kudakwashe Taimo 23h ago

AI learns to think ahead

A new kind of artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging, one that does not simply respond, but begins to anticipate. It studies patterns, learns behaviour and increasingly acts before being asked.
By Naison Bangure May. 8, 2026

‘Funeral policies become a burden, not blessing’

In separate interviews, policyholders called on funeral assurance providers to clearly explain policy terms, waiting periods, exclusions, surrender values and pay-out structures.
By Tatenda Kunaka May. 8, 2026

Beyond the stands: ZITF must tell us about innovation in Zim

A FAIR critique of “backward” exhibits must also reckon with how innovation evolves and how Zimbabwe can leapfrog without pretending to be Silicon Valley.
By Samuel Mwale May. 8, 2026

‘Banks push workers onto fragile contracts’

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has kept its policy rate at 35%, while weighted lending rates hover between 40% and 49%, to entrench recent gains in price and currency stability.
By Mthandazo Nyoni May. 8, 2026

Gweru cracks whip on illegal push cart operators

Gweru Informal Traders and Hawkers Association chairperson, Lovemore Tingaka, urged the operators to comply with council by laws to help create order in the city.
By Stephen Chadenga May. 7, 2026

Zimbabwe moves Children out of institutions, back to families

Zimbabwe is implementing structured reforms to shift from institutional care to family-based care for children without parental support.
By Vanessa Gonye May. 7, 2026

How the Egodini impasse is choking Bulawayo

Upon competition, the mall was projected to have a shopping complex, formal vending bays, and improved infrastructure to ease congestion in the city centre.
By Langelihle Nyathi May. 7, 2026