263Chat Mourns Journalist Judith Nyuke

Journalist Judith Nyuke who contributed to 263Chat’s court reporting has died at the age of 39 following a road accident in Harare. Nyuke died on Saturday after she was reportedly hit by a truck belonging to…

Zimbabwean Youth Vow to Amplify Voices of Mining Communities

By Edith Mugabe Young Zimbabweans have pledged to use advocacy, storytelling and civic engagement to highlight the challenges facing mining communities, following a critical minerals justice conference in Harare. The conference, organised by the Centre for…

Author Turns Battle with Anxiety Into Message of Hope

A Motswana-based Zimbabwean author and founder of All Things Anxiety Disorder, Charlotte Mugabe has opened up about her battle with anxiety and panic disorder, describing how a panic attack in 2023 changed her life and ultimately…

Hub Unconference to Tackle AI’s Growing Influence in Africa

By Tinomudaishe Muzanenhamo The Hub Unconference is set to return for its 12th edition in Harare next week, bringing together young Africans to debate the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies on society.…

Buy Zimbabwe Intensifies Campaign for Local Products

By Tinomudaishe Muzanenhamo Buy Zimbabwe is set to intensify its campaign for consumers to support local brands through the Buy Zimbabwe Week in November, as the organisation seeks to build on the country’s record US$320.6 million…

Matiza Takes Control of Argus in $8 Million European-Backed Deal

Zimbabwean businessman Batsirai Matiza has taken control of Argus following the completion of an approximately $8 million debt-financed acquisition and restructuring, according to stakeholders familiar with the transaction. The transaction was structured through an acquisition vehicle…

Property Owners Face Crackdown Over Dilapidated Buildings

By Kudzaishe Chimonera Property owners across the country could face legal action over dilapidated, unsafe and unsanitary buildings as the Government steps up its nationwide clean-up campaign. Local authorities have been ordered to enforce existing laws…

US$2.8m Deal Puts NRZ’s Revival on Track

Zimbabwe has commissioned three refurbished locomotives and 100 high-sided wagons under a US$2.8 million public-private partnership between the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) and ferrochrome producer Zimasco, in a move officials say will help ease freight…

ZESN Calls for Greater Citizen Participation in Democracy

Zimbabwe’s democratic credentials remain under scrutiny amid growing concerns over restrictions on civic participation, political freedoms and the ability of civil society organisations to operate independently of government. The concerns come as Zimbabwe joins the world…