New Zimbabwe
February 2026
Madhuku says threats of attacks won't stop the struggle to defend Zimbabwe's democratisation, citizen's freedoms — NewZimbabwe.com
If any of us is committed to the cause of ensuring that the country remains a democratic State, then we have to live with that intimidation and overcome it... When the intimidation is obvious, you are facing a regime that does not want any form of risk, a regime that wants to remain in power indefinitely,
The fire incident at SAPES Trust last year has not been resolved with no arrests made so far. I do not think police will do anything about this and it leaves us in fear,
The suspects are known. It’s very clear who is doing that. Those are State security people. It’s quite clear. There’s no separation between the police, the army, and the central intelligence guys. They have different departments and specialisations.... There’s a wing there in the intelligence that would do these kinds of things, which is specialised in intimidating people. It’s part of the security apparatus,
Mobile network operators barred from advancing soft loans — NewZimbabwe.com
By June 2026, mobile operators must, with the assistance of the Registrar General, verify all accounts and remove any that cannot be validated with a legitimate ID (identity document),
When banks agreed to waive fees for transactions of up to five dollars, mobile operators assumed this didn’t apply to them. They want to be banks when it suits them but not when it doesn’t. The same rules apply to them,
We cannot allow mobile money accounts to be used for money laundering. This must stop, and mobile network operators must immediately begin cleansing their databases,
Mobile operators have been issuing nano-loans, often as small as 10 dollars for things like airtime. This practice is not acceptable outside the regulated banking framework,
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe abandons 2030 mono currency deadline — NewZimbabwe.com
The transition to the exclusive use of ZWG for settling all domestic transactions will be a gradual process anchored on macro-economic stability as enunciated in NDS 2. As such, the transition is not date based but is dependent on the achievements of the conditions precedent,
Banks agree to reduce service charges- RBZ — NewZimbabwe.com
The Reserve Bank encourages bank encourages banks to deepen financial intermediation, expand their depositor base and put in place incentives or structures that further minimize bank charges to depositors, such as fee waivers for depositors who maintain a specific minimum, consistent with international best practices,
Just recently bankers approached and offered a further reduction of cash withdrawal charges for both banking halls and Automated Teller Machines to a maximum of 2% of the withdrawn amount for US$ and ZWG cash withdrawals,
Mighty Warriors suffer defeat in COSAFA Cup semi final match — NewZimbabwe.com
Diaspora youth activists fear retribution over anti-2030 campaign — NewZimbabwe.com
Our voices will not be silenced. We are defending the constitutional future of Zimbabwe,
Nigeria to hold inquest into death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's toddler — NewZimbabwe.com
The date was set during a preliminary hearing at the Yaba Magistrate Court in Lagos, roughly seven weeks after Nkanu Nnamdi Esege died at a Euracare hospital
Mighty Warriors eye upset against Banyana Banyana — NewZimbabwe.com
ZWG annual inflation drops to 3,8% — NewZimbabwe.com
Analysts attribute this to strong gold prices, increased commodity-backed reserves and strict control of money supply
This means that prices as measured by the all-items ZWG Consumer Price Index (CPI), increased by an average rate of 0.1 percent from January 2026 to February 2026,
Zimbabwe pushes manufacturers to use local raw materials under new strategy — NewZimbabwe.com
The move comes as Zimbabwe continues to spend an estimated US$1.5 billion annually on industrial consumables, with basic imports such as crude soya bean oil alone accounting for US$212 million in 2023
I might also add that we are looking at some of the sectors with low barriers to entry, where there is capacity for our own people to produce intermediate goods. We call it manufacturing for manufacturing. We have reserved some of these sectors to our own people, as they are the major manufacturers in these sectors to supply the bigger manufacturing companies,
Zimbabwe loses to India to record second T20 World Cup defeat — NewZimbabwe.com
Lithium prices soar after Zimbabwe suspends export — NewZimbabwe.com
The country is the largest lithium producer in Africa and exported 1.128 million tons of spodumene concentrate in 2025, up 11% from a year before, with the bulk of the exported volume shipped to China
Pope Leo to visit four African countries in April — NewZimbabwe.com
He will travel to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea
When the Pope visits a country, especially countries in crisis like ours, it is also to give hope to the people, especially people who are suffering,
Zimbabwe can fund it's health sector with minerals says Hwende, labels US$367 million American deal a joke — NewZimbabwe.com
Hwende’s sentiments follow President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s decision to terminate a proposed five-year health funding deal with the United States, worth US$367 million
The US Embassy in Zimbabwe just confirmed the termination of a proposed $367M health deal. This follows the directive by the government to stop any negotiations that were going on... This deal was never about partnership. It was a one-sided arrangement designed to access and control our Mineral resources,
Zimbabwe women fall to New Zealand in T20I series opener — NewZimbabwe.com
The New Zealand women’s national cricket team, the White Ferns, secured a 92-run victory over Zimbabwe in the opening match of their T20 International series at Seddon Park
Government suspends export of all raw minerals, Mines Minister says move is in national interest — NewZimbabwe.com
The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development wishes to advise all stakeholders that Government has suspended export of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates with immediate effect until further notice. This suspension includes all minerals currently in transit,
Government reiterates that these measures are being implemented in the national interest, to enhance mineral accountability, promote beneficiation, and maximise value retention within Zimbabwe,
America says Zimbabwean government's decision to refuse US$367 million health fund is regrettable — NewZimbabwe.com
These MoUs set a higher standard for bilateral health cooperation one that prioritizes sustainability, measurable outcomes, and shared ownership of results... The Government of Zimbabwe has assured us it is prepared to sustain the fight against HIV/AIDS, and we wish them well,
The proposed MoU represented the largest potential health investment in Zimbabwe by any international funder and was built on a co-funding model designed to ensure sustainability and a path toward self-reliance.
This MoU would have provided $367 million over five years to support Zimbabwe’s priority health programs, including HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention, tuberculosis, malaria, maternal and child health, and disease outbreak preparedness,
What happens if the next term is extended to 20 years — asks Coltart, as headstrong Zanu PF trudges on with Constitutional amendments — NewZimbabwe.com
What happens if the next election cycle is extended to 20 years, never mind two or seven?”
Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, an amendment to a term-limit provision, the effect of which is to extend the length of time that a person may hold or occupy any public office, does not apply in relation to any person who held or occupied that office, or an equivalent office, at any time before the amendment.”
Not a fluke says ZANU PF legislator as Parliament hails Chevrons performance at T20 World Cup — NewZimbabwe.com
President Mnangagwa's views on term limits do not matter says Chinamasa as ZANU PF forges ahead with Constitutional Amendment Bill — NewZimbabwe.com
Ramaphosa thanks Putin for release of South Africans lured into Russia-Ukraine war — NewZimbabwe.com
President Ramaphosa has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to President Vladimir Putin who responded positively to his call to support the process of returning the men home,
Two remain in Russia with one in a hospital in Moscow, while the other one is being processed before finalising his travel arrangements,
I would not, under any circumstances, knowingly expose my own family or any other person to harm,
Mighty Warriors through to COSAFA Cup semi-finals — NewZimbabwe.com
Mighty Warriors warned against complacency ahead of crucial Botswana clash — NewZimbabwe.com
For me, there really is no room for complacency; we have to treat every game as a cup final.... We all want to give our best always, and we don’t have to undermine our opponents.... Football is practical, and everything is done on the field of play, so we do not win on paper,
Zimbabwe suffers first defeat at T20 World Cup — NewZimbabwe.com
More nights in jail: Chatunga Mugabe and co-accused Tobias Matonhodze Mugabe remanded behind bars — NewZimbabwe.com
I do confirm that my client is in high spirits, we visited him several times this weekend. We are still taking further instructions and at this point we do not have any further comment. We do not have a choice, we have to do what we need to do. We do not want to compromise the investigations.”