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Zimbabwe revises GDP upwards to US$44.4 billion
Bulawayo 24 News
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July 9, 2025
Zimbabwe has recorded a significant rise in its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), now revised to ZiG168.5 trillion (approximately US$44.4 billion), marking a substantial increase from the previous estimate of ZiG133.7 trillion (US$35.2 billion). The...
Zimbabwe govt to set up oxygen plant in Lupane
Bulawayo 24 News
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July 9, 2025
The Government is setting up a medical oxygen production plant in Lupane, Matabeleland North Province, as part of a broader national strategy to boost self-sufficiency in critical healthcare supplies. This initiative is being implemented alongside...
Zimbabwe revises GDP to US$44 billion
NewsDay Zimbabwe
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The Zimbabwe Statistics Agency carried out an economic census for the year 2023 during the period 2024 and the first quarter of 2025. ZIMBABWE has revised its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to US$44,4 billion from an initial estimate of US$35,2...
Tagwirei's risky play in Zimbabwe's Game of Thrones
Bulawayo 24 News
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July 9, 2025
Business tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei's dramatic ejection from Zanu-PF's 126th Ordinary Session of the Central Committee has thrown a harsh spotlight on the formidable political headwinds he faces as he attempts to transition from business mogul to...
Second-string SA complete routine win vs Zimbabwe in second Test
Gulf Today
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July 9, 2025
South Africa completed a comprehensive win by an innings and 236 runs after Zimbabwe collapsed after lunch on the third day of the second Test at Queens Sports Club on Tuesday. Fast bowlers Corbin Bosch (four for 38) and Codi Yusuf (two for 38),...
Election reforms key to holding free & fair elections in Zimbabwe
Bulawayo 24 News
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July 9, 2025
To hold free and fair elections in Zimbabwe, a range of reforms are necessary to address longstanding issues that have undermined electoral credibility since the year 2000 when one of the most strongest political party MDC was formed. These...
NZ Opener Allen Ruled Out Of Zimbabwe Tri-Series With Foot Injury
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) New Zealand opener Finn Allen has been ruled out of the side's upcoming T20I tri-series in Zimbabwe, starting on July 14, after sustaining a foot injury while playing for San Francisco Unicorns in the Major...
Zimbabwe Emerges as Africa’s Leading Blueberry Producer as Global Demand Surges
The Zimbabwe Mail
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July 8, 2025
HARARE – Zimbabwe has emerged as Africa’s top producer of blueberries, cementing its position as a key player in the global fruit export market. The announcement comes as the world marks World Blueberry Day today, with the spotlight shining on...
Mulder shines as South Africa crushes Zimbabwe
United News of Bangladesh
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FILE - South Africa's Wiaan Mulder trains before the start of play on day two of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord's cricket ground in London, June 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File) Wiaan...
ZRP bans officers from public transport business
The Zimbabwean
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July 9, 2025
According to an internal memo issued to all police units, officers were immediately ordered to cease involvement in the transport sector, either directly or through proxies. The directive follows public complaints and a formal investigation that...
Zimbabwe start Rugby Africa Cup defence with win over Morocco
New Zimbabwe
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July 8, 2025
By Sport Reporter The Zimbabwe senior men’s rugby team started its 2025 Rugby Africa Cup campaign with a 43–8 win over Morocco on Tuesday at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium in Nambole, Kampala. The victory saw Zimbabwe securing a place in the...
Zimbabwe hopes to service external debt
New Zimbabwe
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July 8, 2025
9th July 2025 News Headlines Bloomberg Zimbabwe, locked out of international capital markets since defaulting in 1999, expects its stronger economy to help it pay back external creditors, without saying when this would begin. Finance Minister...
COPS BANNED FROM KOMBI BUSINESS
News dze Zimbabwe
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July 8, 2025
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has banned all officers from engaging in the passenger transport business following an internal inquiry that uncovered widespread misconduct within the force. According to an internal memo issued to all police...
Zimbabwe govt raises alarm over skills gap
Bulawayo 24 News
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July 8, 2025
The Zimbabwean government has raised alarm over the widening gap between academic qualifications and practical skills in the country, warning that the mismatch is stalling economic growth and leaving many graduates unfit for the demands of the...
Consumers failing to secure loans from banks: IH Securities
NewsDay Zimbabwe
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In its IH Zimbabwe Consumer Sector Report 2025, financial services firm, IH Securities, said salaries were less than US$100 per month. CONSUMERS are failing to secure loans from traditional banks, amid low salaries and rising costs, a new report...
South Africa complete routine Test win over Zimbabwe
Oman Observer
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July 8, 2025
BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe: South Africa completed a comprehensive win by an innings and 236 runs after Zimbabwe collapsed after lunch on the third day of the second Test at Queens Sports Club on Tuesday. Fast bowlers Corbin Bosch (four for 38) and Codi...
More resources needed for innovation hubs – Parliamentarians
New Zimbabwe
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July 8, 2025
By Anna Chibamu LEGISLATORS have urged the government to put more resources towards the development of innovation hubs. Touring University Innovation Hubs and industrial sites in Masvingo and Bulawayo last week, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC)...
Mulder has the final hand as South Africa trounces Zimbabwe in heaviest innings defeat in 20 years
WTOP - District Columbia
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July 8, 2025
BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe (AP) — Wiaan Mulder had a fitting end to a fabulous debut as captain, taking the last catch… BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe (AP) — Wiaan Mulder had a fitting end to a fabulous debut as captain, taking the last catch for South Africa to hand...
ZRP bans officers from kombi business
Bulawayo 24 News
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July 8, 2025
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has imposed an immediate ban on all its officers from participating in the passenger transport sector, following a damning internal inquiry that revealed rampant misconduct and abuse of authority within the...
Zimbabwe projects per capita income to exceed 3,000 USD in 2025 amid economic growth
The Peninsula
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July 8, 2025
File photo for representational purposes only. Harare: Zimbabwe projects its per capita income to surpass 3,000 U.S. dollars in 2025 due to an improvement in economic activity, a minister said on Tuesday. Addressing a post-Cabinet media briefing...