THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) is targeting to register over 50 000 new taxpayers by year-end as part of its efforts to expand the tax base and reach its US$9,2 billion target for the year. According to the 2026 budget, the government is targeting to collect revenues amounting to ZiG288 billion (US$9.4 billion) against planned expenditures of ZiG290.9 billion (US$9.5 billion). Mr Mathias Chinanayi Head Technical Services ZIMRA explains more on this. In the last segment , our field reporter Cellah Marere speaks to Daniel Rungani, a youthful livestock entrepreneur. #worldofbusiness #zbcnewsonline #zig #entrepreneurship #tax
Social media platforms have reshaped communication, yet the rise of online misogyny, hate speech and digital toxicity threatens the spirit of respectful engagement. Online harassment carries emotional and social consequences, demanding stronger platform accountability as well as responsible conduct from users.
The Governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, Dr John Mushayavanhu, says ongoing efforts to strengthen and upgrade the local currency are expected to pave the way for the adoption of a mono currency within the next two to three years.
At least US$400 million has been raised to finance the Kariba Floating Solar Project, Africa’s first floating solar plant which is set to generate up to 1 000 megawatts of electricity. The project is expected to significantly boost Zimbabwe’s power supply and strengthen energy security.
Mavin Records encouraged Zimbabwean artists to pair creativity with strong industry support to break into international markets. Drawing from the success of Rema, Ayra Starr and Magixx, the session emphasised strategic branding, partnerships and solid label structures as key to taking Zimbabwean music global.
The Government’s move to ban the export of raw mineral ore and lithium concentrate has been widely welcomed as a decisive step towards strengthening value addition and beneficiation in Zimbabwe’s mining sector. With vast deposits of gold, lithium and diamonds, Zimbabwe is focusing on maximising returns from its finite mineral resources by prioritising processed exports over raw shipments.
TIMB Head of Information and Communications Technology, Mr Edson Nhemachena, has confirmed that all registered tobacco farmers are now under the biometric system, marking a significant milestone in efforts to curb side marketing. He stressed that compliance is now mandatory, declaring: “No farmer will sell without registration.”
A 29-year-old man who terrorised communities in the Ngundu-Mwenezi area has been sentenced to an effective 47 years in prison following his conviction on multiple counts of armed robbery and related offences.
The recently gazetted Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Bill continues to generate debate, particularly around Clause 2, but what does this specific provision propose and how could it affect Zimbabwe’s electoral management framework?
Clause 2 seeks to transfer responsibility for the voters’ roll from the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission to the Registrar-General. Public governance experts argue that this shift could improve administrative efficiency in managing voter registration and election processes.
In this explainer, we unpack what the clause means in practical terms, how it would alter existing institutional responsibilities and why it matters within Zimbabwe’s broader constitutional framework.
Watch as we break it down clearly and separate fact from speculation.
Stay informed.
MINISTER ZHEMU SODA: ZBC IS THE BEDROCK OF RELIABLE INFORMATION
Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Dr Zhemu Soda issued a strong vote of confidence in the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation during his visit to Pockets Hill Studios.
The Minister emphasised that in a world of fast-moving news, ZBC remains an authoritative and dependable anchor. He highlighted that the public relies on ZBC for the definitive word on national development, confident in the broadcaster's commitment to reporting with truth and precision.
The National Youth Day commemorations held on February 21 at Igava Vocational Training Centre in Marondera transformed into a thunderous political statement, with the oversubscribed crowd powerfully endorsing President Mnangagwa’s leadership and the proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 3
ZICOSU National Secretary of Information and Publicity, Dr. Lesley Marisa explains more on this in this episode.
Along Julius Nyerere Way, near Joina City, street urchins have turned the heart of Harare’s CBD into a battleground.
In what has become an urban survival contest, violence plays out in full public view as bystanders watch from a distance, wary of being drawn into the chaos.
The video exposes a crisis unfolding in plain sight.
#ZBCNews #Harare #CBD
Zimbabwe has been applauded for becoming the first AU Member State to ratify the Social Protection and Social Security Protocol.
Chairperson of the Africa Platform for Social Protection, Dr Tavengwa Nhongo, said the move strengthens social security rights and sets a benchmark for other African countries.
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is making Heritage-Based Learning mandatory for every school in Zimbabwe. The goal is clear: to move away from foreign narratives and empower students with knowledge that drives national development and innovation.
From the dusty grounds of Chipinge to the frontiers of engineering innovation, 18-year-old Mapipi Tinotenda of Chibuwe High School has built a prototype motor vehicle from scratch, a bold testament to Zimbabwean ingenuity and youthful determination.
The World Bank has praised Zimbabwe for its economic reforms, highlighting progress from the Transitional Stabilisation Programme through NDS1 to NDS2 as a sign of the country’s commitment to rebuilding global confidence.
Ms Eneida Fernandes noted the reforms focus on macroeconomic stability, international relations, infrastructure development, and key social programmes.
#ZBCNews #Zimbabwe #EconomicReforms #WorldBank
𝐙𝐄𝐑𝐎 𝐓𝐎𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐙𝐄𝐑𝐎 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓.
Primary and Secondary Education Minister, Honourable Torerai Moyo, has launched a nationwide crackdown on underperforming schools following a shameful 0% pass rate in several districts.
Gokwe North is the first stop, with 10 schools failing to produce a single O' Level pass. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒕 𝒂𝒄𝒕: 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒎𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒆, 𝒐𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒓𝒐𝒍𝒍.
Doctors at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals have successfully carried out an open-heart surgery using a newly acquired heart-lung machine, significantly strengthening Zimbabwe’s public cardiac care capacity.
Specialist Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon Simukayi Percy Machawira described the equipment as a critical upgrade for the hospital, saying it enhances surgical precision, improves patient safety and expands access to life-saving heart procedures within the public health sector.
On Monday evening, China Media Group 2026 Spring Festival Gala arrived as scheduled. Centered on the theme of "Joy and Auspiciousness, Festive and Cheerful," it presented a grand Chinese New Year celebration to global audiences, blending cultural depth, technological innovation and international flair, accompanying everyone through the Chinese New Year.
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