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Zimbabwe's high-altitude tropical location makes it perfect for solar power. The country enjoys clear winter skies that make it ideal for clean energy production. Private businesses already lead the way, with many companies running mostly on solar power. More homeowners put panels on their roofs...

African nations must rethink healthcare as foreign aid decreases across the continent. Countries face high rates of both communicable diseases like malaria and growing numbers of non-communicable conditions without enough treatment resources. Half of sub-Saharan African countries depended on...

Police arrested a Masvingo couple in Beitbridge after finding marijuana in their possession. Simbarashe Kagande, 41, received a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence Monday for breaking drug laws when he appeared before resident magistrate Takudzwa Gwazemba. His wife, Isabell Mhangami, 34, faces...

A car thief stole a Honda Fit with a five-year-old child inside after watching the mother enter her house in Masvingo's Mucheke suburb. Tarisai Hokonya, 38, had left her vehicle parked outside her gate with her daughter still seated inside. The suspect took advantage of her absence, jumped into...

Investigators found shops in downtown Harare selling expired baby formula, groceries, and personal care items. Many small stores along Julius Nyerere Way and Mbuya Nehanda Street ignore safety rules. Products past their sell-by dates sit on dusty shelves at lower prices for customers who rarely...

A 23-year-old college student appeared in court yesterday after creating a WhatsApp group claiming to sell leaked exam papers. Tadiwanashe Frank Chiminya from Kwekwe faces fraud charges for allegedly tricking over 900 members. He told people he had access to Zimbabwe School Examinations Council...

Gold prices reached new records yesterday as markets reacted to President Trump's trade messages. The precious metal hit $3,245 per ounce, beating Friday's record. Last week, gold gained over 6 percent as the dollar weakened against other currencies. Markets seemed confused after Trump announced...

The euro races toward a three-year high as traders bet on further gains against the dollar. Money managers expect Europe's currency might reach $1.20 soon, a level not seen since mid-2021. Market data shows investors bought mostly options contracts last Friday, betting on euro strength. US...

Padenga Holdings transformed itself from a small farm company into a gold mining giant. The company made record profits last year through December 2024. Its income jumped 43 percent to $223 million, while profits shot up almost 400 percent to $40 million. The mining part of the business brought...

Tech experts want more help from government leaders to catch up with other African countries. Cassava Technologies plans to build the first AI factory in Africa with partner NVIDIA. Company president Hardy Pemhiwa aims to add advanced computing abilities to African digital systems. The new...

Rodney Tongai Jindu cried as a Bulawayo judge gave him two life sentences yesterday for killing his friends in 2017. He originally faced death sentences before President Mnangagwa ended capital punishment last year. His lawyers told the court Jindu had changed, becoming religious during his time...

The African Export-Import Bank made record profits last year despite global money troubles. Its net income jumped 29 percent to $973.5 million through December 2024. Total income grew to $3.3 billion as the bank handled more business. It managed borrowing costs well, pushing interest income up...

Zimbabwe rolled out DuraIsiphala263 yesterday, a locally created system that helps education leaders make better decisions. The Higher Education Minister Frederick Shava called it part of President Mnangagwa's plan for a knowledge economy. The system stores information from all colleges about...

The High Court ruled for Sengezo Tshabangu against the Welshman Ncube faction of the CCC party last week. Judge President Mary Dube declared the disciplinary committee's actions against him unlawful. Tshabangu had been kicked out of the party after a February hearing. He claimed committee...

Zimbabwe plans to keep helping factory owners through rules that match national goals for 2030. The government wants factories to work at full speed instead of sitting idle. Industry Secretary Thomas Wushe spoke at an event where business leaders released their yearly factory report. The report...

Property developers need a registered architect first when planning to build a house. These professionals design plans that match what the homeowner wants but also meet city rules. Once complete, the plans go to the local district office before moving to Cleveland House downtown, where city...

Harare citizens will pay for compensation after city officials wrongly approved a building that extends onto Alpes Road in the Vainona suburb. The double-story structure stands too close to the road, making it impossible to build a proper wall or provide parking. City planning director Samuel...

Zimbabwe started working on projects agreed upon with China during President Mnangagwa's visit last year. The countries signed 17 cooperation documents, including 14 memorandums of understanding. They plan to collaborate on investment, trade, infrastructure, mining, energy, and digital economy...

Young people face growing addiction problems from BronCleer, a product that mixes codeine with alcohol. Health officials report that more teens need mental health care after abusing this substance. Some users drink several bottles each day, which damages their brains long term. The addiction...

Church leaders ask members to follow road safety rules during the upcoming holidays. Madzibaba Moses Gwasira from Vapotsori for ED warns against speeding, overloading vehicles, or driving at night when traveling to Easter conferences. He considers it fortunate that Easter Friday happens on...