Zimbabwe Mail
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:59:18 +0000Armed men brandishing rifles storm Biti’s office
The Constitution Defenders Forum (CDF) says unidentified men driving unregistered vehicles surrounded the offices of its convener, Tendai Biti, in a dramatic incident that has raised fresh concerns about the safety of opposition leaders in Zimbabwe. ...
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:13:21 +0000Chiwenga says future generations will ‘spit on our graves’ over minerals plunder
HARARE – Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has warned against the export of unprocessed minerals, declaring that Zimbabwe risks being remembered with contempt by future generations if it fails to industrialise rural communities and retain value f...
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:25:03 +0000Tobacco farmers must pursue quality to maintain prices
The three registered tobacco auction floors opened yesterday, with the first bale selling for US$4,60 a kilogramme — just five cents off last year’s price — tending to confirm predictions that quality leaf will continue to fetch good prices des...
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:20:48 +0000Zimplats invests US$36m in base metal refinery revival
Platinum producer Zimplats has invested US$36 million toward the revival of its Base Metal Refinery (BMR) at the Selous Metallurgical Complex, about 80 kilometres southwest of Harare, as part of efforts to enhance mineral beneficiation and value addi...
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:14:51 +0000Zimbabwe fuel price jumps 16.45% with immediate effect
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has announced a fresh increase in fuel prices, with the new tariffs taking immediate effect from 4 March 2026 and remaining in place for the next two weeks. According to a notice released by the energy ...
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:53:19 +0000Qatar fully shuts down LNG production as global energy markets brace for impact
QatarEnergy (QE) has declared force majeure and announced a complete shutdown of key liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities, placing nearly one-fifth of global LNG supply at risk if the disruption continues. Two sources familiar with the matte...
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:43:08 +0000Mnangagwa Launches US$5 Million Munhumutapa Challenge Cup in Harare
HARARE – President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially launched the US$5 million-a-year ZIFA Munhumutapa Challenge Cup, positioning it as Zimbabwe’s richest domestic football tournament. The English FA Cup-style competition was unveiled at the Cele...
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:28:24 +0000Oil Prices Surge Past $85 as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Rattle Global Markets
Global energy and financial markets were thrown into turmoil this week as escalating tensions in the Middle East drove oil prices sharply higher and triggered declines across major stock exchanges. Brent crude futures climbed above $85 per barrel for...
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:04:56 +0000South Africa offers to mediate in Middle East conflict if asked
JOHANNESBURG,- South Africa is willing to play a mediating role in the Middle East conflict if asked, President Cyril Ramaphosa told local media on the sidelines of an energy conference in Cape Town. “South Africa is always ready...
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:58:57 +0000Mzembi says Mugabe, Tsvangirai and Mnangagwa backed church TV donations
HARARE – Former Tourism minister Walter Mzembi on Tuesday mounted a vigorous defence in court, arguing that public-viewing screens he is accused of illegally donating to major churches were not personal favours but part of a cabinet-sanctioned stra...