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Zimbabwe must not turn formalisation into a war on survival
Zimbabwe informal economy reform will fail if formalisation becomes a punitive campaign that prices out traders, vendors and young entrepreneurs.
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Zimbabwe gold exports hold steady despite Middle East tensions
Zimbabwe gold exports are still moving smoothly despite Middle East tensions, with government saying no major disruptions have been flagged so far.
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High Court blocks Baba Johanne Masowe exhumation at Rusape shrine
Baba Johanne Masowe exhumation has been blocked by the High Court, deepening a bitter fight over the Rusape shrine where he was buried in 1973.
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New law orders councils to spend on services before salaries
New local authority rules force councils to prioritise service delivery over salaries, with officials facing penalties for failing to meet standards.
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Civil servants start getting revised salaries from Tuesday
Civil servants are set to start receiving revised salaries from Tuesday, with uniformed forces expected to be first as government begins rolling out a new pay structure.
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Government tells schools not to block BEAM learners over arrears
BEAM arrears stretching back two years have forced government to urge schools not to turn away vulnerable learners over unpaid fees.
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Zimbabwe, Zambia sign US$2.18bn rail MoU to cut freight costs
Zimbabwe Zambia rail MoU aims to cut freight costs and shorten cargo routes with a US$2.18 billion Lion’s Den-Kafue railway project.
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Truck plunges off Ngezi Bridge after near head-on crash scare
Ngezi Bridge truck plunge has renewed scrutiny of a route long feared by drivers after a haulage truck crashed into the river below.
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Trump pushes Hormuz reopening as blockade keeps oil trapped
Strait of Hormuz blockade remains largely intact as Trump pushes for reopening, leaving oil shipments stranded and global energy markets on edge.
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Mnangagwa moves Majome after rights criticism of CAB3 hearings
Jessie Majome reassignment came days after she condemned intimidation and exclusion at CAB3 hearings, deepening concern over the Bill.
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Guards stabbed as teen suspects raid Maramba quarry mine
Teen suspects were arrested after guards were stabbed and tied up during a violent quarry mine robbery in Maramba.
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ZPCS moves to tighten parole rules after regional conference
ZPCS parole reforms are now taking shape after a regional conference pushed Zimbabwe’s prison service to tighten rules, supervision and reintegration.
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Soldier faces murder charge after Harare knife dispute death
Soldier murder charge in Harare follows a knife dispute that left a man with fatal head injuries after a fight inside a snooker room.
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ED biography directive triggers backlash over council spending
ED biography directive has triggered backlash after councils were told to buy Mnangagwa’s book for schools despite worsening service delivery gaps.
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Fuel hikes push Zimbabwe toward new price wave as food and transport costs surge
Rising fuel prices are feeding into transport, food and production costs, with analysts warning that Zimbabwe is entering another cycle of sustained price increases.
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ZANU-PF sells Bill No. 3 in Marondera, backing Mnangagwa to 2030
Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 campaign hits Marondera as ZANU-PF backs Mnangagwa to 2030, insisting no referendum is required for the change.
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Mnangagwa tells ZANU-PF politburo reforms are lifting farming and health
Mnangagwa told ZANU-PF leaders reforms are boosting farming, mining and health, as Cabinet reviews licences and fees while monitoring Middle East shocks.
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Iran war squeezes Zimbabwe as fuel costs rise and factories brace for shortages
The US-Iran war is pushing up Zimbabwe’s fuel and input costs, with manufacturers warning of supply strain as blocked Gulf routes and high oil prices hit an import-dependent economy.
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CAB3 hearings spiral into violence as referendum calls grow louder
Violence, intimidation and alleged abductions at CAB3 hearings are driving fresh calls for a referendum, as critics say the amendment is really about extending Mnangagwa’s rule.