Zimbabwe says informal sector dominates 76% of the economy

Bloomberg Zimbabwe estimates that more than three-quarters of economic activity takes place in the informal sector, depriving the government of much-needed tax revenue, according to the findings of its first economic census. While the high level of …

Can AI help organic farmers in Zimbabwe?

22 BY GODFREY NYONIIN Zimbabwe, many small farmers still grow crops the way their grandparents and great-grandparents did with their hands in the soil, using compost, cow dung, and natural ways to protect the land and crops. This method is called organic …

EU continues to stand up for Zimbabwe… as Kirchmann urges Harare to do more to lift country

Zimbabwe will not fund medical treatment in South Africa

Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi has ruled out any possibility of government assistance for Zimbabwean citizens seeking medical care in South Africa, citing resource constraints and the need to prioritise domestic healthcare services. Speaking during a …

Arrest First, Investigate Later: The Culture of Pre-Trial Punishment in Zimbabwe

“When pre-trial detention becomes the punishment, justice has already failed.” The Weaponization of Justice On 31 July 2024, four Zimbabwean human rights defenders: Namatai Kwekweza, Robson Chere, Samuel Gwenzi, and Vusumuzi Moyo, were violently dragged …

Girls in Green complete series whitewash with easy T20 win over Zimbabwe at Sydney Parade

After two single-figure scores, Hunter set the tone for the Girls in Green with 59 from 40 balls, including nine fours and a maximum, to lay the foundations for an imposing total of 180-4. Rebecca Stokell, given the chance to open, added 96 with Hunter and …

Ireland secure T20 series sweep against Zimbabwe

Ireland Women completed a 3-0 series sweep against Zimbabwe with a 51-run win at Sydney Parade in Dublin. The hosts secured the series with 65 runs to spare on Tuesday and finished in style after posting 180. Winning the toss, Ireland opted to bat with Amy …

Seke road tragedy exposes Zimbabwe’s crisis of governance, public service neglect

CHITUNGWIZA – A devastating traffic accident on Seke Road on Tuesday, which claimed the lives of 17 individuals, including a young learner, has exposed the dire situation of Zimbabwe’s roads, its emergency response capabilities, and the overall state of …

Zimbabwe among countries needing WHO support to eliminate Trachoma

GARIKAI MAFIRAKUREVA HARARE – Zimbabwe is among 20 African countries still requiring urgent intervention from the World Health Organization (WHO) to eliminate trachoma, a preventable eye disease that remains a significant public health threat in many parts …

Zimbabwe-born rugby players who represented different countries

Zimbabwe-born The Rugby World Cup is now firmly underway, with games taking place each weekend until the end of October. Although there’s African representation at the tournament from Namibia and South Africa, Zimbabwe have not featured at the Rugby World …