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Byo’s housing crisis demands urgent, inclusive solutions

Bulawayo’s housing crisis has reached alarming proportions, with the city council’s waiting list swelling to more than 161 000 applicants as of December 2025.

By Southern Eye 5h ago

Byo’s housing crisis demands urgent, inclusive solutions

Alarming rise in child abuse sparks calls for urgent action

Violence against children in Zimbabwe has reached alarming levels, prompting urgent calls for action, the global humanitarian organisation dedicated to child welfare, Save the Children, has said.

By Natasha Ncube Feb. 10, 2026

Alarming rise in child abuse sparks calls for urgent action

SecZim teams up with universities to combat money laundering

THE Securities Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SecZim) has partnered with local universities to develop technology-driven systems aimed at improving prudential supervision.

By Blessed Ndlovu Feb. 10, 2026

SecZim teams up with universities to combat money laundering

ED2030 case gets ConCourt nod

Nqobani Sithole told journalists that his clients initially approached the Constitutional Court seeking leave for direct access in terms of Section 167(5) of the Constitution.

By Desmond Chingarande Feb. 9, 2026

Nigerian televangelist Suleman jets in

“I am happy to be in Zimbabwe, and it is going to be a great moment for both the nation and those attending the crusade,” Suleman told the media.

By Jairos Saunyama Feb. 9, 2026

China’s trade surplus presents more opportunities for its partners

Yet some have seized the opportunity to hype up the so-called "second wave of China shock" and falsely accuse China of pursuing a "neighborhood impoverishment strategy".

By Gong Rong Feb. 9, 2026

China’s trade surplus presents more opportunities for its partners

Clean audit caps ZimStat’s strong 2024

In contrast, the 2023 financial statements were issued with a qualified opinion.

By Ruth Maseko Feb. 9, 2026

Agent faces US$58k trust property theft

In a separate count, Mbedzi is accused of defrauding Energy Kufandiriri of US$11 940.

By Dionne Masango and Lisa Bangomwe Feb. 9, 2026

Monocurrency plan no longer contingent on dates

RBZ governor John Mushayavanhu emphasised that the central bank will only move to monocurrency once specific “conditions precedent” are met, including maintaining three to six months of import cover.

By Belinda Chiroodza Feb. 9, 2026