Pay ZIMRA but Skip the Return? Your Tax Won’t Count
Story By Staff Reporter The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has reminded taxpayers to file their October returns by 5 November 2026. Payments follow five days later, on 10 November 2026. The authority issued the reminder in Public Notice 61 of 2026,…
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ZIMRA Beitbridge Rummage Sale: Vehicles, Chrome, Spodumene and Bargain Goods Go Under the Hammer
Story By Staff Reporter Bidding closes on Friday 30 October 2026, and viewing takes place today at the border post. The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) is selling seized and unclaimed goods at Beitbridge Border Post this week. The Customs Rummage Sale…
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Chivayo’s $550,000 Phantom Arrives After His Death
Story By Staff Reporter A custom-built Rolls-Royce Phantom worth upwards of $550,000 has arrived in Zimbabwe. It reached Harare on October 23, 2026, two weeks after the burial of businessman Wicknell Chivayo. He had a reputation for extravagant living…
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Shelves still thin at OK Zimbabwe despite rescue
Story By Staff Reporter OK Zimbabwe says it has begun restocking its stores, but the turnaround is still in its early stages and shoppers are waiting to see whether the shelves stay full. The retailer entered corporate rescue in February 2026 after…
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Mono-Currency Threat: Your US Dollar Insurance Policy May Not Pay Out in US Dollars
Story By Staff Reporter Many Zimbabweans pay insurance premiums in US dollars. They expect a US dollar payout in 10 or 15 years. But Zimbabwe will one day move from a dual-currency system to a single currency. That raises a worrying question: what…
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Tobacco Planting Starts as El Niño Fears Grow
Story By Staff Reporter Tobacco farmers across Zimbabwe have started planting dry land tobacco. They are aiming for 360 million kilograms this season. However, forecasts of El Niño-induced dry spells have raised concerns about water availability and…
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Chiwenga Orders One Licence Source, Warns Online Shopping Is Exposing Zimbabweans to Fraud
Story By Staff Reporter Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga has called on government ministries to work together on business licensing. In addition, he warned that online shopping is exposing Zimbabweans to fraud and counterfeit goods. The Vice-President…
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Wicknell Chivayo: The deals that took him from Chikurubi convict to Govt tender king
Story By Staff Reporter The rise of Wicknell Chivayo, who has died in a helicopter crash, tied closely to some of Zimbabwe’s biggest and most controversial government deals. His tenderpreneur story starts with a company that existed long before…
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Harare Will Stop Licensing Traders Without POS Machines
Story By Staff Reporter Harare City Council says it will stop issuing trading licences to people who operate in the city without a point-of-sale (POS) machine and a valid account with a registered financial service provider. Mayor Jacob Mafume announced…
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Digital Gold Rush: How Investment Scammers Exploit Zimbabwe’s Financial Frontier
Story By Mthandazo Nyoni On August 18, 2025, the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) warned the public about Aaron Sibanda. He allegedly posed as a ZSE agent and solicited investments through EcoCash. His pitch was simple: invest US$30 and receive US$150…
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