Foreign business owners in reserved sectors face a three-month deadline to comply or shut down. Zimbabwe's government is enforcing new regulations, giving foreign-owned businesses in sectors like retail, transport, and hairdressing until the end of March to regularize their operations. Industry Minister Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndlovu stated that this follows the gazetting of Statutory Instrument 215 of 2025, which sets clear thresholds for exemptions. Businesses must submit documents, including their company memorandum, proof of a local bank account, and a valid investment certificate from the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency.
Minister Ndlovu emphasized that the policy is not new but lacked a clear framework until now. It aims...
Modern Ndebele marriage maintains traditional steps within a contemporary setting. The process preserves core cultural rites, beginning with a couple exchanging gifts like jewelry to demonstrate commitment. They then separately inform family elders, typically an aunt or uncle, of their intent to marry. Those elders meet the prospective partner to learn details about their family and background.
The formal procedure starts with a stage known as ukucela umlilo or ubuhlobo, where the man's family selects a male negotiator, called an umkhongi or idombo. This representative arranges a private meeting with the bride's aunt. At an initial gathering, the man's family identifies their intended bride from among the young women present. She must...
Farmers are feeling good about this year's growing season after some big wins. Following record-breaking production in wheat and tobacco last year, agricultural producers anticipate even stronger output across most sectors for the upcoming season. Zimbabwe Tobacco Growers Association president George Seremwe noted growing interest in farming from various quarters, including the diaspora, predicting bumper harvests. He cited smooth payment processes for tobacco last season but stressed the urgent need to address high input costs, suggesting subsidies at the manufacturing level.
Representatives from different farmer groups outlined key needs for sustaining growth. Zimbabwe Indigenous Women Farmers Trust president Depinah Nkomo praised...
Zambia is thanking Zimbabwe for ditching a fuel transit tax. Zambian Energy Minister Makozo Chikote praised the move during a high-level meeting in Victoria Falls with his Zimbabwean counterpart, July Moyo, calling it critical for regional trade. Chikote stated the previously contentious tax had nearly closed a vital transit route, hurting businesses. Its removal has immediately eased economic pressure on Zambia and strengthened cooperation, lowering import costs for fuel and goods across the region.
Chikote also expressed deep gratitude for Zimbabwe's support during Zambia's power crisis, specifically citing cooperation on generation and the use of Zimbabwe's transmission infrastructure to access regional electricity imports. He...
Families clutched a desperate lifeline at a drug rehab center's latest intake. The Angel of Hope Drug Rehabilitation Centre in Mbare saw its fifth admission period overwhelmed with applicants from across Zimbabwe, as families brought relatives struggling with addiction. First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa oversaw the registration at Stodart Hall, where scenes of intense emotion unfolded. Some patients arrived violently or in handcuffs, attempting to smuggle in drugs like crystal meth and marijuana, while others were escorted by determined parents, including some in wheelchairs.
The First Lady outlined the program's structure, promising parental consultations within two weeks. A poignant testimony came from veteran broadcaster Oscar Pambuka...
Binga's new nursing school aims to open this year as part of a major development push. The Binga School of Nursing is slated to begin instruction this year, a key element of the broader Binga Development Initiative backed by President Mnangagwa. District Development Coordinator Land Kabome confirmed the district has formally requested a green light for operations, arguing that training local nurses will address chronic staffing shortages by reducing turnover from outside hires. This project was part of a comprehensive infrastructure package approved by Cabinet, which also included road rehabilitation, a vocational training center, a border post, and an upgraded airstrip.
Beyond the nursing school, officials are pushing for more...
Zimbabwe’s cricket squad got lots of playing time this year but not many wins. The national team played a heavy schedule, including ten Test matches, securing two victories for their first Test wins in four years. However, they also endured eight losses, with five of those being crushing innings defeats that highlighted a persistent gap with top-tier teams. Their efforts came as they pushed for inclusion in the World Test Championship, playing just one fewer Test than Australia this year.
The story improved in shorter formats. After missing the last T20 World Cup, Zimbabwe successfully qualified for the 2026 tournament. Stability off the field helped, with head coach Justin Sammons and his staff providing consistency. Emerging talent...
A kid from a forgotten village just won a top soccer award. Marcelline Mlilo, a twenty-two-year-old midfielder from the rural Lukosi area near Hwange, clinched the Southern Region Soccer League Golden Boot after netting thirteen goals this season. He grew up playing on dusty fields at St Mary’s Primary and Lukosi Secondary, encouraged by his football-loving mother, Sinikiwe Mlilo. His professional break arrived when coach Bongani Mafu signed him from Lukosi Pirates to Hwange FC for the twenty twenty one slash twenty two season, fulfilling a local dream to play for the team known as Chipangano.
Mlilo himself expressed surprise at the scoring title, noting his primary role was typically as a playmaker providing assists rather than goals...
That mopane worm snack might be in serious trouble. New research reveals these protein-packed caterpillars, a crucial food and income source across Southern Africa, are facing genetic decline from over-harvesting and environmental pressures. A study from Stellenbosch University and the South African National Biodiversity Institute analyzed populations in Namibia and the Limpopo River Basin, which includes parts of South Africa and Botswana. Lead researcher Dr. Barbara van Asch stated that this genetic mapping is a first step for informed conservation, showing how populations connect and their overall health.
Findings show worrying trends, with mopane worms in Botswana displaying the lowest genetic diversity, a factor that limits...
