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Pretty Woman Complex Ravaged by Fire 0
- Business, Local
- October 23, 2026
By Tanyaradzwa Chigumbu A fierce fire broke out at approximately 5:00 a.m. on Thursday at the Ikwelo Complex on 6th Street, between Stanbic Bank and Zuva Filling Station in Gweru, destroying more than five vendor-owned shops within minutes. The fast-spreading flames engulfed the shops and destroyed property and merchandise, including furniture, clothing, textiles, electronics, mobile
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EFF Zimbabwe Reschedules Congress, Eyes Stronger 2030 Election Bid 0
- Business
- October 22, 2026
By Staff Reporter The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Zimbabwe has postponed its elective congress which was scheduled to take place in Harare next month with party leader Innocent Ndibali saying the decision was informed by the country’s new constitutional provisions extending the electoral timeline to 2030. Ndibali said the party had resolved to defer the
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ZNCC calls for fuel tax cap to ease business costs 0
- Business, Local
- October 20, 2026
Mthulisi Nxumalo The Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) has proposed a cap of US$0.40 per litre on combined fuel taxes and levies as part of efforts to reduce the cost of doing business and improve the competitiveness of local industries. The proposal was presented by ZNCC Midlands provincial vice-president Blessing Mamombe during a stakeholder
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ZERA Moves to Regulate Solar Market Amid Substandard Product Concerns 0
- Business, Local
- October 20, 2026
By Richard Shumba The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) is developing regulations to strengthen oversight of the solar energy market and address concerns about substandard products and the qualifications of technicians who install solar systems. ZERA’s acting Chief Executive Officer, Ndovorwi Mangarai, shared these revelations during a recent stakeholder engagement meeting at the Village Lodge.
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Investigation into Meta Cyberattacks 0
- Business, Corporate, Local
- October 20, 2026
Tanyaradzwa Chigumbu The Zimbabwean government has launched an investigation into a series of cyberattacks targeting WhatsApp Business and other Meta accounts. The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services confirmed on Tuesday that it is working alongside local mobile network operators (MNOs) and law enforcement agencies to address these incidents. ICT Minister
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Journalists trained on Africa’s Digital Payment Systems 0
- Business
- October 20, 2026
By Richard Shumba The AfricaNenda Foundation recently trained journalists from 12 African countries on Inclusive Instant Payment Systems (IIPS). The training, held in Nairobi, Kenya, from October 5 to 7, 2026, focused on key topics including financial inclusion, interoperability, consumer protection, and the regulatory reforms needed to enhance access to digital payments across the continent.
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