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Zimbabwe launches $1m youth fund at ZITF

It will channel financing to youth-led businesses to spur innovation and job creation in an economy where youth unemployment remains high.

By Valentine Maya 1h ago

Zimbabwe launches $1m youth fund at ZITF

Substance abuse among Zimbabwean college students: A silent crisis

There is no national hotline on campus noticeboards, no coordinated government strategy targeting substance use at tertiary level. The problem remains largely unspoken.

By Praexidis Dekwende 2h ago

Substance abuse among Zimbabwean college students: A silent crisis

Chivayo drops Parly, funds Zanu PF

However, while closing the door on the legislature, Chivayo has redirected his financial focus.

By Kenneth Nyangani 2h ago

Agric, industrial waste offers biomass energy potential: Zida boss

“Agricultural and industrial waste in Zimbabwe offers untapped potential for biomass and biogas energy conversion projects,” he said.

By Nizbert Moyo 2h ago

Agric, industrial waste offers biomass energy potential: Zida boss

From compassion to opportunity: Empowering women to rise

“We support orphans and vulnerable children. Our belief is simple — we never leave anyone behind,” she says.

By Business Reporter 2h ago

From compassion to opportunity: Empowering women to rise

Illicit drugs fuel violence, murder in rural mining areas

The rise in drug abuse among artisanal miners in rural areas has become a growing public safety concern.

By Nokuxola Mbangeni 2h ago

Illicit drugs fuel violence, murder in rural mining areas

Maize output rises to 2.35m tonnes as government touts food security

“There will be pockets of deficit in some wards and districts,” he said, citing Beitbridge as one of the areas unlikely to meet annual requirements.

By Brent Shamu 18h ago

Maize output rises to 2.35m tonnes as government touts food security

Concord for Young Women in Business taps ZITF 2026 for partnerships, growth

Speaking at the fair on Tuesday, representative Nomsah Bathabile Mbende said the exhibition marks a key growth milestone.

By Langelihle Nyathi 18h ago

Concord for Young Women in Business taps ZITF 2026 for partnerships, growth

Saloncare’s Amanda Harrod pushes inclusive, scalable beauty solutions for Zimbabwe

Harrod, CEO of Saloncare, said a persistent weakness in the sector is the failure by many therapists to integrate treatment services with in-house retail, limiting revenue potential.

By Tendai Sauta 19h ago