Parliament recently engaged in a heated debate on the proposed amendments to the International Sugar Agreement (ISA) of 1992, with legislators warning of potential burdens for Zimbabwe’s farmers and economy, while the government urged MPs to embrace the reforms as a path to productivity, trade and international cooperation. The ISA, first adopted in 1992, regulates […]
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The unseen toll of climate change in Zimbabwe: Gender, displacement, and conflict
By Mandlenkosi Maphosa; Grascious Maviza; Thea Synnestvedt; Giulia Caroli; Joseph Makanda and Siyaxola Gadu In the remote villages of Zimbabwe, where the earth is parched, and the horizon seems endless, the unrelenting grip of climate change is not just altering the landscape—it’s uprooting lives, deepening gender divides, and fuelling conflict. Imagine a mother of seven, […]
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Starlink’s tax exemptions raise concerns of unfair competition in Zim’s telecom sector
The entry of Starlink into Zimbabwe’s telecommunications market has raised concerns about an uneven playing field, particularly regarding the tax and regulatory burdens faced by local providers such as Econet, NetOne, and Telecel. While Starlink offers expanded broadband services to underserved areas, its favourable tax treatment is seen as a potential threat to local competition. […]
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Finance minister warns coal phase-out could cripple Zim’s economy
Calls for a worldwide phase-out of fossil fuels pose a significant challenge for Zimbabwe, as the country heavily relies on coal, which, if phased out, could lead to job losses and decreased investment, according to Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Professor Mthuli Ncube. Professor Ncube’s comments come amid escalating global efforts to combat climate […]
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So many counting for so little – An untold story of a Zimbabwean mining town
By Calvin Manika Mandlenkosi Shoko (43) of Lukosi ward, Hwange in the South West of Zimbabwe feels betrayed by the local leadership and companies mining coal and producing coke in his area. He says the future is bleak and Hwange seems to have been privatised as company operations have left villagers breathing dust and fighting […]
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Zimbabwe: Elections in the context of systematic human rights violations and criminalisation of state critics
By Amnesty International Zimbabwe’s upcoming general election will take place in the context of five years of systematic, brutal crackdowns on human rights, including recent restrictions on political opposition gatherings, the violent suppression of protests and the criminalization of state critics, Amnesty International said today, ahead of the vote on 23 August. Over the past five […]
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Propaganda war looms as Zim heads towards 2023 elections
A media scholar, Dr Mphathisi Ndlovu says there is a high possibility that there will be a surge in online propaganda, hate speech, flaming, and cyberbullying as the country heads toward the 2023 general elections. He shared his insights during a Zimbabwe Democracy Institute (ZDI) think tank meeting on key electoral reform challenges, gaps, demands […]
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Zim economy a complete disaster: Biti
Zimbabwe is in an economic crisis characterized by an increase in prices of basic commodities and inflation, Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti said Thursday. Biti, who is also the legislator for Harare East was speaking during a Twitter Space titled Uncensored with Mzala Tom on the State of the economy of Zimbabwe: Challenges of State […]
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Fuel prices edge closer to $2 per litre
Motorists in Bulawayo will have to pay close to US$2 for a litre of fuel after the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) increased fuel prices twice in a week. A litre of petrol now costs $1.67 (ZWL216.78) and diesel is now pegged at $1.68 (ZWL 218.01) up from $1.51. However, a snap survey conducted by […]
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Drop in retail space demand could delay Egodini mall completion
A shortage of retail tenants may slow down the completion of phase two of the Egodini Mall project, as the South African property developer Terracotta Trading (Private) Limited says constructing the mall is based on tenant demand. This means without many retail tenants to fill the shopping mall space, construction will be slowed down. The […]