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Zimbabwe is set to make a major breakthrough in renewable energy following the announcement of a US$300 million hybrid power project that will combine wind, solar and battery storage in Mashonaland Central Province. The proposed 228-megawatt (MW) Guruve-Mazowe Hybrid Renewable Energy Project...

Zimbabwe recorded merchandise exports worth US$1.355 billion in September 2026, with gold accounting for nearly half of the country's export earnings. According to ZimStat's September 2026 External Trade Statistics, semi-manufactured gold generated approximately US$645 million, representing...

ZIMBABWEANS could face additional pressure on household finances if funding constraints in the 2027 National Budget affect the delivery of essential public services, particularly healthcare, education and social protection, at a time when the country is preparing for an El Niño-induced drought...

A HARARE lawyer and his secretary have appeared in court accused of misappropriating more than US$1.3 million collected from people purchasing residential stands in Tynwald, Harare. Joseph Mandizha, 58, and Ranganai Tigere, 47, are facing charges of theft of trust property and money laundering...

Zimbabweans have become the largest group of foreign nationals granted citizenship in Botswana since 2018, accounting for nearly half of all successful applicants. Figures presented in Botswana's Parliament show that 2,947 Zimbabweans acquired citizenship during the period, ahead of South...

Residents in Zimbabwe's gold-rich Penhalonga area are facing renewed concerns over alleged illegal mining, environmental damage and the safety of their water sources, following two separate mining controversies in Manicaland. The latest allegations involve businessman Evans Kamombo, who has...

Zimbabwe was ranked as Africa’s second most expensive country for petrol in late September, with motorists paying an average of US$2.06 per litre, according to data from GlobalPetrolPrices. The ranking, published by The African Exponent on October 8, 2026, placed Zimbabwe behind Malawi, where...

For three years, Munyaradzi Dube’s family has been unable to give him what many families consider a final act of love and dignity: a burial. His body remains at Kwekwe General Hospital Mortuary, with his relatives reportedly insisting that his missing body parts must be recovered before they...

Zimbabwean contemporary artist Portia Zvavahera has set a new personal auction record after her painting, This is where I travelled [3], sold for £307,200 (approximately US$406,200) at Christie’s in London. The painting, created in 2020, was sold on October 14, 2026, as part of the Monsoon: The...

HARARE, Zimbabwe – Prophet Uebert Angel has been linked to an alleged scheme to stage a fake pro-Zimbabwe rally in Glasgow, Scotland, during President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s visit to the COP26 climate summit in November 2021, according to a new Al Jazeera investigation. The investigation, titled...

Zimbabwe’s Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned residents to take precautions against extreme heat after temperatures reached 44°C in Kariba, with other parts of the country also recording highs of 40°C and above. According to the department’s latest weather update, Binga...

More than 2,700 people aged below 35 have been arrested in Zimbabwe’s latest drug and substance abuse crackdown, accounting for 70.5% of the 3,839 people arrested between 1 June and 19 September 2026. The figures highlight the significant involvement of young people in drug-related offences as...

More than 2,700 people aged below 35 have been arrested in Zimbabwe’s latest drug and substance abuse crackdown, accounting for 70.5% of the 3,839 people arrested between 1 June and 19 September 2026. The figures highlight the significant involvement of young people in drug-related offences as...

Zimbabwe is projected to rank as Africa’s 14th largest economy in 2026, with a gross domestic product (GDP) of US$65.92 billion, as a recovery in agriculture and mining supports economic growth. The country’s economy is forecast to expand by 5% in 2026, following improved agricultural output...

HARARE – The estate of late businessman Wicknell Chivayo is facing claims of more than US$5 million from three major Harare car dealers, raising fresh questions about his financial arrangements and the true extent of his wealth. According to ZimLive, Exquisite Cars, Enterprise Car Sales and...