Border Tensions: Zimbabwe and Zambia in Standoff
A heated standoff at the Chirundu Border Post has brought trade and commerce to a grinding halt. Zimbabwean and Zambian nationals clashed in rival protests, each side accusing the other…
Tobacco Thieves in Disguise: The Heist That Stole the Smoke
In a brazen robbery that’s left the tobacco industry shaken, eight daring robbers besieged Voedsel Tobacco International Auction Floors in Rusape, making off with several bales worth thousands of dollars,…
Divine Intervention or Sabotage? Power Outage Steals the Show at Zimbabwe’s Economic Summit
A mysterious power outage disrupted Vice President Constantino Chiwenga’s keynote address at the Zimbabwe International Business Conference (IBC) at ZITF. The incident sparked speculation about possible sabotage, given the timing…
ZUPCO’s Bus Procurement Saga Finally Gets Moving
After a year of bureaucratic limbo, ZUPCO is finally set to procure hundreds of new buses in the next three months. Because, you know, a year isn’t a long time…
ZITF 2025:Where Business Meets the Beat
The 65th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) is gearing up for a grand finale, blending business with pleasure in Bulawayo from April 21 to 26. This year’s event promises an…
Treasury Secretary George Guvamatanga’s Masterclass in Corruption
In a shocking display of bravery (or stupidity), Treasury Secretary George Guvamatanga has single-handedly managed to provide an “illegal and unconstitutional” bank guarantee for a US$20 million loan to Valley…
Zimbabwe Scraps Forex Rule, Boosting Business Flexibility
In a significant economic reform, Zimbabwe has repealed the contentious foreign exchange rule that forced formal businesses to use the official exchange rate when pricing goods and services. This change,…
A Whole 1%: Shocking Land Compensation Record For White Farmers.
Zimbabwe’s white farmers are feeling thoroughly betrayed by their government’s land compensation deal. In 2020, the government signed the Global Compensation Deed (GCD), promising $3.5 billion for improvements made on…
The Rollercoaster Ride of Choppies Zimbabwe
In a dramatic turn of events, Choppies Zimbabwe, a retail giant that once operated 30 stores and employed 1,000 workers, has sold its operations to Pintail, a company owned by…
China Reveals Secrets of Luxury Goods Manufacturing
The ongoing trade war between the US and China has led to a surprising revelation. Chinese manufacturers, who produce luxury goods for top brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and…