POLITICAL EDITOR mashayab@dailynews.cozw ZIMBABWE’s toxic politics demands urgent attention as it is undermining the foundations of the country and its development, former Finance minister and opposition stalwart, Tendai Biti, says. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — Biti added yesterday that divisive rhetoric and actions were standing in the way…
ECOCASH, Zimbabwe’s largest financial technology platform, says it is stepping up efforts to increase international remittance receipts by partnering with more global payment platforms. The mobile money service, owned by Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, already partners with leading global remittance providers such as Sasai Money Transfer, Western Union, WorldRemit, MamaMoney, MoneyGram, Remitly, Shoprite Send and Terrapay….
AIR Zimbabwe is set to introduce daily flights between Harare and Mutare from September 8 ahead of the Sanganai/Hlanganani World Travel Expo The expo will take place from September 10 to 12 in Mutare. In a statement yesterday, Air Zimbabwe chief executive officer Edmund Makona said the initiative was part of the airline’s turnaround strategy…
THE Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) has called for comprehensive reforms to the country’s tax system, stating that the current framework is stifling both the cost and ease of doing business. Speaking on the sidelines of an African Continental Free Trade Area workshop yesterday, ZNCC chief executive officer Chris Mugaga said the tax environment…
Brandon Josphat CHIEF REPORTER AUTHORITIES have unveiled plans to revitalise the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) and boost power generation to stimulate the country’s economic growth. In an interview with the Daily News yesterday, Finance minister Mthuli Ncube said the government was actively pursuing three proposals to revamp the NRZ. “I agree with the calls…
Tapiwa Chirume HARARE City Council (HCC) will next week expand its ongoing “Operation Order Restoration” beyond the central business district (CBD) to industrial and commercial service centres. The move, aimed at enforcing compliance with council by-laws and boosting revenue collection, would begin on Monday. HCC acting town clerk Phakamile Mabhena Moyo told the Daily News…
Tapiwa Chirume A ZANU PF youth affiliate, Zimbabwe Youth Action Platform (ZYAP), says the party’s upcoming conference in Manicaland should go beyond rhetoric and serve as a decisive platform to push for President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s continued stay in power beyond 2028. Speaking to the media in Harare yesterday, ZYAP chairperson Tonderai Chidawa said the upcoming…
OLD Mutual Zimbabwe (OM)’s insurance service result reached US$1,3 million during the six months to June 30, 2025, up from a deficit of US$18,3 million the previous year driven by growth in new pension contributions. Insurance revenue reached US$38,4 million from US$22,8 million, although elevated insurance expenses partially offset profit. The group was also bolstered…
BY RUTENDO NGARA A SECURITY guard who was manning a church premise at Eastgate, Harare, appeared in court yesterday on allegations of stealing property worth US$2 000 after a church service. Booker Razerera, who is employed by Real Star Security, allegedly conspired with Malven Tembo and stole the property from Albert Karengenyu’s church. They appeared…
A VISIBLY displeased President Emmerson Mnangagwa has once again warned errant Zanu PF members to stop their “political chicanery” and respect the party’s decisions. Addressing the Zanu PF politburo in Harare yesterday, Mnangagwa demanded that his increasingly at odds lieutenants “speak with one voice and march in one direction”. This comes after the ruling party…

