Zimbabwe Mail

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 22:41:43 +0000
Zimbabwe Set for Full Local Currency Transition by 2030 — Central Bank
HARARE – The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says current macroeconomic fundamentals — including low inflation, exchange rate stability, and rising foreign currency reserves — provide a solid foundation for a gradual transition to the sole use o...

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 18:07:31 +0000
Why America’s New Tariffs on China Will Backfire — and Accelerate the Decline of U.S. Economic Leverage
When U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese imports following Beijing’s new export controls on rare earth minerals, it was billed as a show of strength — a bold move to “protect American industry” and pu...

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 17:43:09 +0000
China Chokes Western Defence Supply With Minerals Stranglehold Ahead of Trump–Xi Meeting
HONG KONG — China has unveiled a new wave of restrictions on the export of rare earth minerals and related technologies, deepening its control over materials essential to global high-tech and defence industries. The announcement, made by the Minist...

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 16:29:01 +0000
Apple’s New iOS 26 Call Screening Feature Offers iPhone Users a Defence Against Nuisance Calls
LONDON – Tired of spam calls interrupting your day? Apple’s latest software update, iOS 26, introduces a much-anticipated feature designed to help users regain control of their phones — a virtual call screener that filters unknown numbers befor...

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 16:18:22 +0000
US Central Command head confirms there to be no US military presence in Gaza
NEW YORK, – US Central Command (CENTCOM) head Admiral Brad Cooper confirmed after visiting the Gaza Strip that US troops will not be stationed directly in the Palestinian enclave to monitor the implementation of peace agreements. “Just re...

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 16:12:14 +0000
ZANU–PF as the Political Ecosystem: Beyond Party Politics into the Architecture of the Zimbabwean State
IN contemporary Zimbabwean political discourse, few assertions capture the country’s evolving governance dynamics more sharply than social media political commentator Derick Goto’s recent claim that ZANU–PF has ceased to be a political part...

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 16:01:11 +0000
Geza ramps up pressure on Mnangagwa
HARARE – Ex-combatant Blessed Geza has reignited political tensions in Zimbabwe after releasing a video call urging citizens to stage nationwide protests on October 17 to demand President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s resignation. In the video, shared on ...

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 15:32:28 +0000
Zimbabwe Achieves First Trade Surplus in Years as Exports Outpace Imports
HARARE – Zimbabwe recorded a historic trade surplus of US$7 million in August 2025, marking its first positive trade balance in several years, according to official data from the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat). The development has be...

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 15:24:04 +0000
Zimbabwe Central Bank Reviews Transaction Costs to Encourage Wider Use of Local Currency
HARARE – The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is undertaking a comprehensive review of transaction costs and digital payment infrastructure as part of ongoing efforts to promote the use of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) and strengthen confidence in the loca...

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 15:17:55 +0000
Bulawayo Lesbian Dies After Alleged Hate-Driven Mob Attack
BULAWAYO – A Bulawayo woman identified as Xoli Mkhize has died at Mpilo Central Hospital after succumbing to severe injuries sustained during what witnesses and friends believe was a hate-fuelled mob attack targeting her sexual orientation. Hospita...

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