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Zero-tariff deal opens China market, scale gap raises questions for exports
Zimbabwe’s horticultural exports to China remain modest despite growing diplomatic and trade engagement, with official figures showing shipments reached just US$11.62 million in 2025, a figure that un...
Innscor Tightens Grip on Tanganda Following Underwriting-Driven Stake Acquisition
Tanganda Tea Company Limited has effectively ceded a significant portion of its ownership to Innscor Africa Limited, following a US$8 million rights issue that was only salvaged by heavy underwriter i...
Rio Zim approaches High Court to Challenge Ministry of mines over control of Sengwa Coal fields
 MINING giant Rio Zim have upped their fight for control of Sengwa’s coal fields with a  High Court application challenging the decision by the Ministry of Mines through the permanent secretary to can...
Zimbabwe Tobacco Revenues Surge to US$74 Million in Strong Start to 2026 Season
 Zimbabwe’s tobacco farmers have raked in over US$74 million during the opening fortnight of the 2026 marketing season, signalling a robust start despite early pricing volatility.By the close of the e...
Beating the Pump: Government Promises April Pay Hike
President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s spokesperson, George CharambaZimbabwe’s civil servants may soon see relief as the government hints at a salary increase, following rising living costs triggered by recen...
$9.7bn Export Boom, but Only 2% are Women: The Massive Gap in Zimbabwe’s Trade
Zimbabwe’s export earnings surged to US$9.71 billion in 2025, reflecting a 30 percent increase, but women-led businesses remain largely excluded, with only 2 percent participating in export markets.Th...
Shift to Accrual Accounting Exposes Deeper Public Finance Management Gaps
Zimbabwe’s move to align its Public Finance Management System with international accounting standards signals a technical upgrade in reporting, but also highlights longstanding weaknesses in how publi...
RioZim’s Dalny mine tribute scheme revives Chakari economy
DALNY Mine, under PALATIAL Gold Investments Ltd, a subsidiary of multi-commodity miner RioZim, has successfully transitioned from care and maintenance to a thriving community-led production model thro...
Zisco moved to Mutapa Fund
The Government has formally transferred the Zimbabwe Iron and Steel Company into the portfolio of the Mutapa Investment Fund, deepening state control over one of the country’s largest but long-dormant...
Tobacco Sector’s Green Shift Faces Scale, Cost Questions
Zimbabwe’s tobacco sector is undergoing a transition towards more sustainable production, with authorities highlighting efforts to reduce environmental impact in a crop long associated with deforestat...