Zimbabwe just slashed taxes on wine imports for the next two years. The government wants local winemakers to save money and compete better against foreign brands. Officials signed Statutory Instrument 68 of 2025 to make this happen right away. Wine companies can skip paying excise duties on raw wine they bring into the country. The tax break should help struggling local wineries stay afloat.
Companies must apply for approval from Zimbabwe Revenue Authority before they can use this deal. Each approved winemaker can import up to 100,000 litres of raw wine every year without paying the extra taxes. They have to sign papers promising the wine will only be used for making finished products at their approved facilities. Revenue officials can...
Zimbabwe's biggest payment company started building their dream headquarters yesterday. Zimswitch Technologies broke ground on Project Sunrise during a ceremony in Harare. The country's central bank chief Dr Jesimen Chipika attended the event. She praised the company for expanding their operations. This new building shows how serious Zimswitch is about digital money.
The payment firm handles electronic transactions across the entire nation. Their CEO Zabron Chilakalaka called the campus more than just office space. He said the building represents their mission to connect people everywhere. The project matches the government's plan for financial inclusion. Workers will have a modern space designed around sustainability.
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Football star Brian Banda lost his life at just 29 years old. The talented midfielder died June 29 when his car crashed on Zvishavane-Bulawayo Road. Banda wore jersey number 8 with pride during his career. He commanded the midfield like few players could. His death shocked the entire Zimbabwe football community.
Banda started playing football in Entumbane back in 1995. Coach Fortune Ncube discovered him playing Christian League games. The coach helped him break into professional soccer. Banda made his first Premier League appearance for Highlanders during 2016. He came off the bench and helped his team beat Chapungu United.
The midfielder played 117 games for Highlanders across five seasons. He scored eight league goals and won three...
Zimbabwe faces a football nightmare as no team will compete in the 2025-26 CAF Confederation Cup. Ngezi Platinum Stars turned down their chance to represent the country on the continental stage. The club blamed money problems and lack of time to prepare for the tournament. Club officials said they received the offer at the last minute and could not make proper arrangements. The decision crushed hopes for Zimbabwean fans who wanted to see their teams compete across Africa.
Dynamos started this mess when they pulled out of the competition despite winning the Chibuku Super Cup last December. The Harare club waited seven months before telling officials they could not afford to participate. Football bosses scrambled to find a replacement...
Tragedy struck the Zimbabwe football world when star midfielder Brian Banda died in a horrific car crash. The 29-year-old FC Platinum player never got to hold his newborn son who arrived just two weeks before the fatal accident. Banda leaves behind three heartbroken children and a devastated family. His sister Beauty Dube revealed the painful truth that Brian passed away before meeting his baby boy. The family had planned to let Brian name the child once he saw him.
The deadly crash happened on Zvishavane-Bulawayo Road near Fred Mine around 2:30 in the morning. A Toyota Corolla carrying Banda flipped over after the driver tried to overtake another car at a dangerous blind spot. The driver swerved to dodge an oncoming vehicle but lost...
Zimbabwe tobacco farmers are gearing up for another massive growing season. They have already bought enough seeds to plant across 139,164 hectares of farmland. The seed purchases jumped 12 percent compared to last year's buying spree. Farmers snapped up 695.82 kilograms of tobacco seeds versus just 622.50 kilograms during the same time last season. The numbers show growers are confident about making serious money from their crops.
Irrigated tobacco farms started planting their seedbeds on June 1st this year. Most of these operations work under contracts with tobacco companies. Rain-dependent farmers will begin their planting between July and August. The contracted growers receive guaranteed supplies and expert farming advice...
Zimbabwe faces an impossible dream after losing a key batsman late on day three. Takudzwanashe Kaitano fell with just four balls left before stumps at Queens Sports Club. The home team needs 505 runs to beat South Africa but sits at 32 for one wicket. Their best ever chase stands at just 174 runs against Bangladesh earlier this season. Cricket experts call this target almost unbeatable.
Wiaan Mulder smashed 147 runs to push South Africa into a commanding position. Captain Keshav Maharaj added 51 runs to make life harder for Zimbabwe. Wellington Masakadza bowled well for the home side and took four wickets. Vincent Masekesa grabbed two scalps during a tough day of bowling. The visitors declared their second innings and set Zimbabwe an...
Try Ncube watched his team fall apart during his first match as Highlanders coach. MWOS FC beat the home side 1-0 at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday. The new coach saw the same old problems that have hurt his team all season. His players missed easy chances and made silly mistakes at the back. The defeat keeps Highlanders stuck in ninth place with just 23 points.
MWOS climbed to the top of the Premier Soccer League table after this victory. They have 37 points from 18 matches and look strong. Simba Bhora lost points the day before and dropped from first place. The visiting team stayed patient and waited for their chance to strike. Their disciplined approach paid off when they scored late.
The winning goal came during the 87th minute...
Zimbabwe takes action to keep HIV patients healthy after America cuts funding. The government orders life-saving drugs for next year before supplies run out. Health Minister Douglas Mombeshora tells people the country has enough medicine until December ends. Trump signed new rules that stopped money flowing from America to help sick people around the world. Zimbabwe rushed to buy more drugs from two different companies.
The medicine arrives slowly but steadily over several weeks. Doctors expect all shipments to reach hospitals before July finishes. Zimbabwe helps more than one million people fight HIV with daily pills. Most patients received free treatment thanks to American charity programs for many years. Government leaders worry...
