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Zim faces shortages amid Middle East war

Most companies face fuel cost increases of more than 20%, while over half are experiencing supply chain challenges that can trigger nationwide goods shortages

By Tatira Zwinoira 7h ago

Zim faces shortages amid Middle East war

Global cartels turn Zim into drug hub

Authorities are grappling with the proliferation of drug dealing and abuse, struggling to curb the vice amid rising violence, mental health problems and other social ills linked to drug use.

By Silas Nkala 7h ago

Education and employment protocols in focus as SADC PF Committee meets in Gaborone

The SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) will convene a statutory meeting of its Standing Committee on Human and Social Development and Special Programmes (HSDSP) in Gaborone

By Moses Magadza Mar. 23, 2026

Education and employment protocols in focus as SADC PF Committee meets in Gaborone

Zim fuel now second most expensive in Sadc

However, the fuel price increase has made Zimbabwe the second most expensive country in Sadc, after Malawi, according to fuel price tracker Global Petrol Prices.

By Tatira Zwinoira Mar. 20, 2026

Zim fuel now second most expensive in Sadc

GIZ–SADC PF partnership set to strengthen democratic governance

The initiative is commissioned by the Federal Government of Germany and co-financed by the International Partnership Austria through the Austrian Development Agency and the European Union.

By Moses Magadza Mar. 19, 2026

GIZ–SADC PF partnership set to strengthen democratic governance

Nust to build 5 MW solar farm in Bulawayo

“We have capacitated over 800 Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa) technicians nationwide with expertise in electrification, solar installations and energy management.”

By Nizbert Moyo Mar. 12, 2026