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20 January 2026 By Nokusa Masuku Zimbabwe’s local currency, the ZiG, is steadily gaining ground, now accounting for between 30 and 40 percent of all payment transactions across the country. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe says the rising usage reflects growing public confidence in the currency and increased acceptance in everyday payments and domestic trade. […]
20 January 2026 By Monalisa Ntibane Vendors in Bulawayo say heavy rains over the weekend have severely disrupted their businesses, with flooded streets driving customers away and damaging goods. Several parts of the city were left waterlogged after blocked drainage systems overflowed, spreading dirty water and debris across major trading areas. One vendor told Skyz […]
20 January 2026 By Andile Vundla The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named Zimbabwe international Tawanda Maswanhise among the most promising talents at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Motherwell forward caught the eye despite limited game time at the tournament. He scored a brilliant solo goal against South Africa and played a […]
16 January 2026 By Andile Vundla Zimbabwe Under-19s were left disappointed after their opening Group C match of the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup against Scotland was abandoned without a ball being bowled in Harare. Persistent rain throughout the week left the pitch at Takashinga Cricket Club unplayable, and after several inspections, officials called […]
16 January 2026 By Colleta Bell Economists are warning that consumers should brace for higher prices following the introduction of eight new taxes by government at the start of this year. Speaking to SkyzMetro FM, economic analyst Reginald Shoko said, the new measures, which include an increase in Value Added Tax, are expected to push […]
16 January 2026 By Andile Vundla Zimbabwe’s health sector remains under serious strain, with civil society organizations and residents questioning whether public budget consultations are genuinely shaping government spending priorities. The issue came under scrutiny at a stakeholder engagement hosted by the Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET), in partnership with the Bulawayo […]
16 January 2026 By Monalisa Ntibane The Content Creators Network of Zimbabwe has welcomed the government’s announcement of a US$10 million fund dedicated to local content creation. The initiative is seen as recognition of the sector’s role in preserving and promoting Zimbabwean culture, though the network remains cautiously optimistic. Speaking to Skyzmetro FM, Kudzayi Zvinavashe, […]
15 January 2026 By Emelda Jinya South Africa’s Border Management Authority has called for urgent engagement with the Zimbabwean government following the interception of another group of undocumented children at the Beitbridge border. On the 13th of January, officials stopped 33 Zimbabwean children, aged between four and 15, who were attempting to cross from South […]
15 January 2026 Nokusa Masuku The City of Bulawayo has announced planned improvement works on Jason Moyo Street between 4th and 5th Avenue, set to begin on Monday, 19 January 2026. The project, covering a 160-metre stretch, is expected to take two to three weeks to complete, depending on weather conditions. In a public notice […]
15 January 2026 By Andile Vundla Zimbabwe School Examination Council (ZIMSEC) is set to release the 2025 Ordinary Level examination results this Friday, January 16, at exactly midday. The examination body confirmed the release on Thursday, a week after publishing the 2025 Advanced Level results. With A-Level outcomes already known, attention has now turned to […]
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