Zimbabwe Mail
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:11:54 +0000Court Papers Put Spotlight on US$9.35 Million Asset List Linked to Mnangagwa’s Daughter-In-Law Kelsea Tafirenyika
HARARE — Court papers have brought fresh scrutiny to the wealth and lifestyle surrounding Kelsea Tadiwa Tafirenyika, with an asset schedule filed in the State’s case putting the stated value of her listed movable and immovable property at about U...
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:32:09 +0000The US national debt now stands at $40 trillion
WASHINGTON — The national debt surpassed a record $40 trillion on Wednesday, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs like Social Security and Medicare and interest on the burgeoning deficit make up an enormous share of federal spen...
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:46:21 +0000ZSE edges higher as thin trading persists, Willdale surges 14.5%
HARARE — Zimbabwean equities edged higher on Thursday, with the benchmark All Share Index gaining 0.20 percent, although subdued turnover and limited market breadth continued to underline the liquidity constraints facing the local bourse. The Zimba...
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:34:40 +0000Zim forex reserves rise to US$1,7bn, equal to 1,7 months’ import cover
ZIMBABWE’s foreign currency reserves rose to US$1,7 billion by the end of July, from US$1,6 billion in June, equivalent to 1,7 months of import cover, supported by increased foreign currency inflows and mineral royalties, official figures show. The...
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:30:20 +0000Zim Banking sector remains resilient as assets, deposits and lending rise
Zimbabwe’s banking sector remained resilient during the first half of the year, with strong growth in assets, deposits and lending underpinning the sector’s capacity to support economic activity amid prevailing macroeconomic stability. According ...
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:24:36 +0000Geopolitical tensions, SA unrest exert pressure on Nampak costs
NAMPAK Zimbabwe expects heightened geopolitical tensions and the recent unrest in South Africa to maintain pressure on operating costs despite an anticipated recovery in tobacco packaging and plastics volumes. Group managing director and executive di...
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:27:57 +0000Liberia charges former vice president with drug trafficking and other offenses
MONROVIA, Liberia — Liberia has charged former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor with drug trafficking, money laundering and other offenses as part of an investigation into an alleged transnational narcotics network, the Justice Ministry said Wedn...
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:56:20 +0000ART battery volumes plunge 26% as working-capital constraints deepen
HARARE — Amalgamated Regional Trading Holdings (ART) suffered a sharp contraction in battery volumes during the third quarter of 2026, with production and sales constrained by working-capital shortages, weaker replacement demand and intensifying co...
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:26:14 +0000ZSE retreats 1% as CBZ, Proplastics lead sell-off
HARARE — Zimbabwean equities surrendered part of the previous session’s gains on Tuesday, with the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) All Share Index falling 1.02 percent as selling pressure returned to major counters and market turnover remained ...
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:08:33 +0000Zimbabwe retail investment gathers pace despite informal-market squeeze
HARARE — Zimbabwe’s formal retail sector is entering a new phase of expansion, with established chains and emerging operators investing in additional stores even as informal traders continue to exert intense pressure on prices, convenience and co...