Opinion

NRZ revival is long overdue

Plans to revive the NRZ are not new, yet progress remains sluggish.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Jun. 6, 2025

When a national treasure fades

By Shame Makoshori Jun. 6, 2025

Candid Comment: Urgent reforms needed as neonatal mortality rates rise

By Julia Ndlela Jun. 6, 2025

Competition, operational disruptions weigh on Nampak margins

The group remains debt-free and continues to invest in capital expenditure using internally generated funds, hence no interim dividend was declared.

By Morgan & Co Jun. 6, 2025

ZSE rebounds by 3% in May, VFEX falters 6%

ZHL surged 82%, while Proplastics jumped 59%. On the other end of the spectrum, Zimpapers was the month’s worst performer, plummeting 44%.

By Kudakwashe Taimo Jun. 6, 2025

ZSE rebounds by 3% in May, VFEX falters 6%

Key insights for reviewing Starlink’s presence in Zim

Zimbabwe has already granted Starlink access to its airspace, opening the door to a new form of digital engagement.

By Gloria Ndoro-mkombachoto Jun. 6, 2025

Key insights for reviewing Starlink’s presence in Zim

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Cry my beloved country

There is no question that the late Robert Mugabe failed, but by the Second Republic’s standards, that failure looks like child’s play. Things have gone haywire in the past seven years.

By Muckracker Jun. 6, 2025

Accountability paradox: Performance management without systems flawed

The reality is, accountability requires a deliberate framework. Success metrics must be defined, documented, and mutually understood before any meaningful evaluation can occur.

By Memory Nguwi Jun. 6, 2025

Accountability paradox: Performance management without systems flawed

Thank you fossil fuels and good night, Zim’s energy transition

The Kyoto Accord, which aimed to curb global carbon emissions, has had mixed results, particularly in developing countries where economic growth remains a priority.

By Lovemore Nyawo Jun. 6, 2025

Thank you fossil fuels and good night, Zim’s energy transition

Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa: Ideal transportation investment

With its low cost of operation, rugged design and comprehensive support, the Rosa is engineered to deliver long-term value.

By Andrew Muzamhindo Jun. 6, 2025

Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa: Ideal transportation investment

Geoengineering or bust?

This chain of events, where the warming we cause triggers further changes in the climate, is called a “feedback” — and since we didn’t cause it directly, we can’t turn it off.

By Gwynne Dyer Jun. 6, 2025

AI: Tale of two sides of a coin

For many parts of Zimbabwe, where infrastructure can sometimes be patchy, deploying such technology on a large scale demands careful planning and investment.

By Evans Sagomba Jun. 6, 2025

Stringent health measures curtailing growth of agric

Trade in agricultural products carries risks to human, animal and plant health.

By Kevin Tutani Jun. 6, 2025

Stringent health measures curtailing growth of agric

Unspoken importance of prequalification processes

Prequalification processes can also identify contractors and service providers that demonstrate commitment to maintaining a safe work environment for employees and visitors.

By Charles Nyika May. 30, 2025

Unspoken importance of prequalification processes

Reimagining Sadc debt through feminist lens

Debt disproportionately affects women, particularly in Sadc countries where gender inequalities are prevalent.

By Yolander Millin May. 30, 2025

Reimagining Sadc debt through feminist lens

Investing with integrity: Reimagining capital for the most common good

While Zimbabwe may not have featured in the inaugural global consultation behind Mensuram Bonam, the nation stands to benefit greatly from its principles.

By Antony Jongwe May. 30, 2025

Investing with integrity: Reimagining capital for the most common good

Challenges, opportunities in basic education

This means even older students, outside of standard primary school age ranges, were enrolled. Enrolment in secondary schools exceeded 70%.

By Kevin Tutani May. 30, 2025

Challenges, opportunities in basic education

The mystique of monarchy takes yet another victim

Playing the monarchy card might protect both countries from worse treatment at the hands of Donald Trump. After all, this is a man who loves parades in his own honour.

By Gwynne Dyer May. 30, 2025

The mystique of monarchy takes yet another victim

Autoworld Zim: Setting standards with the largest Isuzu workshop

This approach not only benefits the environment but also positions Autoworld Zimbabwe as a forward-thinking business that embraces modern solutions for a sustainable future.

By Andrew Muzamhindo May. 30, 2025

Autoworld Zim: Setting standards with the largest Isuzu workshop

To be open for business, let us turn on the lights

Zimbabwe must adopt a multi-sectoral approach in redesigning and implementing an integrated, multi-source power grid.

By Fungisai Nota May. 30, 2025

To be open for business, let us turn on the lights

AI: Companions vs human connection

The nation has witnessed substantial shifts in its socio-economic landscape, urban migration, political instability, and economic challenges have all conspired to strain traditional ties.

By Evans Sagomba May. 30, 2025

Trump trade war sends shivers at Delta

We have moderated pricing by absorbing the Sugar Tax ourselves.

By Freeman Makopa May. 30, 2025

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Welcome to the Trabablas monument of great looting!

The idea is to push for the sale of the ivory and rhino horn stockpiles so that there is more to loot, not because anyone cares at all about conservation.

By Muckracker May. 30, 2025

Welcome to the Trabablas monument of great looting!

Building trust-based founders’ ecosystems

Incremental sharing: It is vital to encourage founders to share less sensitive information initially, gradually increasing openness as trust develops.

By Gloria Ndoro-mkombachoto May. 30, 2025

Building trust-based founders’ ecosystems

Afdis sales volumes up on anti-smuggling campaign

Accounting technicalities and capital expenditure underscored the jump in non-current assets and. by extension, total assets.

By Morgan & Co May. 30, 2025

Afdis sales volumes up on anti-smuggling campaign

How securities lending, borrowing can breathe new life into equities

As of April 14, 2025, settlement cycles have been shortened from T+3 to T+2 days, meaning investors now receive proceeds from share sales within two working days.

By Kudakwashe Taimo May. 30, 2025

How securities lending, borrowing can breathe new life into equities

Zim willfully misses €150 billion funding from EU

It is worth noting that Zimbabwe’s failure to access this strategic facility is not directly linked to Western sanctions imposed on the southern African country.

By Tinashe Kairiza May. 30, 2025

Zim willfully misses €150 billion funding from EU

Roasting the goose that lays the golden eggs

The pattern is clear: when government runs out of ideas, it reaches for the private sector’s throat.

By Shame Makoshori May. 30, 2025

Roasting the goose that lays the golden eggs

CHERY Tiggo 8 Pro MAX....premium comfort, safety, innovation at great price

Exterior highlights include 19-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, a panoramic sunroof, and privacy glass — all contributing to a refined look.

By Andrew Muzamhindo May. 24, 2025

CHERY Tiggo 8 Pro MAX....premium comfort, safety, innovation at great price

‘No Woman No Cry’ — And she didn’t: Rita Marley benediction

Rita’s radiance is that her beauty, grace and resilience were understated. She lived in a whirlwind of rehearsals, sprinting children, and concert performances.

By Ashleigh Chambeni May. 23, 2025