Zimbabwe Central Bank Plans New Economic Rules.
Zimbabwe's central bank will reveal fresh plans this month to fight rising prices and boost growth. Bank chief John Mushayavanhu said he aims to balance economic growth with stable prices.
"Our policy must be careful and flexible," Mushayavanhu told The Herald. "We face the task of cutting inflation without harming growth."
The bank created a new finance program to help businesses produce more goods. This plan supports the country's goal of 6 percent growth in 2025.
Recent data shows rising costs remain a challenge. The national ZiG price index jumped to 183.76 in January from 166.30 in December. Monthly inflation rose from 3.7 percent to 10.5 percent.
US dollar prices also increased...
Zimbabwean Star Makes Record Transfer to English Premier League.
Marshall Munetsi joined Wolverhampton Wanderers on Thursday in a €20 million deal, setting a new transfer record for Zimbabwean players abroad.
The move surpasses Tino Kadewere's €15 million transfer to Lyon in 2020. Munetsi completed his medical after both clubs agreed to terms, joining former Reims teammate Emmanuel Agbadou at Wolves.
The price marks a sharp rise for the midfielder, who was valued at €5 million just two years ago. Wolves targeted Munetsi to strengthen their squad after struggling in the league this season.
He joins fellow Zimbabweans Tawanda Chirewa and Leon Chiwome at the club. Chirewa returned from a loan spell at Derby County in January 2025 due...
South Africa Reports Surge in Border Traffic.
Over 645,000 people crossed at Beitbridge Border Post during the 2024 holiday season, South Africa's Border Management Authority (BMA) announced Tuesday.
The numbers rose at all South African entry points compared to 2023. Beitbridge, which links several African nations, ranks as the region's busiest inland crossing. It handles about 15,000 daily travelers in normal times, with three times more during peak periods.
OR Tambo International Airport led with one million visitors, followed by Beitbridge's 645,590 and Lebombo's 571,131 to Mozambique. The total reached 5.1 million travelers across 71 entry points, up 51,680 from last year but below pre-Covid levels of six million.
Officials...
ZANU PF Youth Back Plan to Delay 2028 Vote.
Young party members in northern Zimbabwe support moving national elections from 2028 to 2030. The ZANU PF Youth League says this change would let President Mnangagwa finish his development projects.
The ruling party voted for the delay at its recent meeting in Bulawayo. Leaders want Mnangagwa to stay in office until 2030 to complete his programs.
"These projects improve lives across Zimbabwe," said Pauline Mpande, the youth group's media officer. She praised Mnangagwa's leadership and economic plans.
The Youth League pledged to help reach national goals by 2030. Local chair Lundy Sinzeka cited new benefits for young people, including land plots and fishing equipment.
"Our region has new...
Norton Event Honors Music Legend Mtukudzi with Marathon.
The 2025 Oliver Mtukudzi Half Marathon drew 546 runners to Norton's Pakare Paye Arts Centre last Sunday. The event marked a rise from last year's 500 participants.
"We celebrated Dr. Mtukudzi's legacy with great enthusiasm," said marathon director Sylvia Sanyanga. The day included races, music, and health displays focused on diabetes awareness.
The gathering honored Mtukudzi, a national hero who died in January 2019 at the age of 66. His burial took place at his Madziwa home in Mashonaland Central.
After the races, John Cole led Zumba sessions, adding fitness activities to the celebration. The health expo brought medical information to attendees.
Young singer Benard Betera...
Zimbabwe Plans Better Pay for University Staff.
Zimbabwe aims to boost salaries and benefits for college teachers as many leave for better jobs. Higher Education Minister Fredrick Shava shared these plans Tuesday in Harare.
"Our universities face staff losses because of low pay," Shava told leaders of state colleges. President Mnangagwa approved moves to match regional salary levels, pending talks with finance officials.
The changes include housing and other perks beyond basic pay. Shava said these steps could help keep skilled teachers at local schools.
The minister praised past work on Heritage-based Education 5.0, a program started by former minister Amon Murwira. He called education the key to making Zimbabwe a knowledge-based...
Zimbabwe Leaders Push to Save Vital Wetlands.
President Mnangagwa called for stronger wetland protection as Zimbabwe prepares to host a major conservation conference. The country faces growing pressure to preserve these natural water systems.
Over the past 25 years, Harare City Council has allowed builders to destroy many wetlands. Officials sold land cheaply to people with council ties, turning streams into drainage ditches between buildings.
The loss affects the water supply. Rain can't soak into the ground through concrete and buildings. It rushes out of the city instead of filling underground water stores. Many deep wells have run dry.
Wetlands serve key roles in cities. They clean water and refill underground reserves. They...
Harare Officials Under Fire for Luxury Vehicle Purchases.
A city probe revealed Harare council leaders bought 13 luxury vehicles, including top-end Toyota SUVs, as basic services lag. The city's procurement chief faced tough questions Tuesday about these purchases.
The fleet includes 12 Toyota Fortuner GD6 vehicles for directors and a premium Toyota Prado VX200 for the town clerk. Council sources say officials avoid driving these cars to work, parking them far from City Hall to escape public notice.
Never Murerwa, the city's supply chain manager, admitted to the commission that buying expensive cars wastes public money. When pressed about the Prado - a model typically reserved for Cabinet ministers - Murerwa blamed the human...
US Clashes with South Africa Over Land Reform Plans.
South Africa is facing U.S. criticism over its new land reform law, and President Trump threatens to cut funding. The dispute echoes earlier conflicts over Zimbabwe's land reforms.
Trump called South Africa's land expropriation law "a massive human rights violation" on social media. He claimed the country discriminates against certain groups and demanded an investigation.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa rejected these claims. He said the new law follows proper legal steps and the constitution. "Our country has not confiscated any land," Ramaphosa stated.
He noted South Africa receives limited U.S. aid, mainly for HIV programs. This amounts to 17 percent of the country's...
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