Zimbabwe bans antimony tungsten exports

Zimbabwe banned antimony and tungsten exports to boost domestic processing, effective immediately.

Zimbabwe bans antimony tungsten exports

Zimbabwe banned antimony and tungsten exports to force local mineral processing, effective immediately.

Zimbabwe banned antimony and tungsten exports with immediate effect on Wednesday, directing the state-owned Minerals Marketing Corporation to suspend all shipments of ores and concentrates to foreign buyers. Secretary for Mines Thomas Wushe communicated the order in an official letter, signaling the government's intensified push for domestic mineral processing and beneficiation. The new restrictions force mining companies to refine antimony and tungsten inside Zimbabwe rather than selling raw output abroad. Producers in the sector must now adapt their operations to comply with the new restrictions. The policy applies to all antimony and tungsten exports, including concentrates and ores, and marks an escalation in Zimbabwe's resource nationalism strategy aimed at capturing more value from its mineral resources.

Mutapa Fund appoints 11 ZESA board members

Mutapa Investment Fund appointed an 11-member board for ZESA after consolidating state power entities.

Mutapa Investment Fund appointed an 11-member board for ZESA Private Limited, completing a major corporate restructuring that merges ZESA Holdings, the Zimbabwe Power Company, and the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company into a single utility. The new board takes over oversight of the combined entity, aiming to streamline operations and reduce duplication across the power sector. The consolidation eliminates overlapping functions among the three former entities, creating a unified corporate structure for electricity generation, transmission, and distribution. The government expects the restructuring to improve efficiency, attract investment, and enhance service delivery to consumers across the country. The unified utility will now manage all aspects of power supply under one corporate structure, centralizing decision-making and formalizing the restructuring that had been underway for months.

Govt orders crackdown on Harare vendors

Government ordered crackdown on illegal vendors in Harare CBD; vendors warned of arrest.

The government declared illegal vending in Harare's central business district no longer acceptable, warning of arrests for vendors who ignore orders to move to designated markets. Local Government minister Daniel Garwe issued the ultimatum on Monday, citing a deterioration of urban order and growing complaints from residents and businesses. Authorities have set a September 9 deadline for compliance, after which enforcement operations will commence to clear undesignated vending spots. The crackdown follows repeated eviction notices and complaints about street trading clogging pavements and causing hygiene and security issues in the capital. Officials have directed vendors to use designated vending bays and markets outside the city center, insisting that the era of illegal vending is over while the government warns that those who defy the orders will face immediate arrest.

Court denies student bail in US$1m bank hack

MSU student accused of hacking Cabs bank and stealing over US$1 million denied bail.

The Harare Magistrates Court denied bail to a Midlands State University student accused of hacking Cabs bank and stealing more than US$1 million from the institution's electronic payment system. The student appeared in court facing charges of cyber theft, unauthorized access to financial systems, and money laundering. Authorities arrested the student following a probe into the massive cyber heist that targeted the bank's payment infrastructure. The court ordered the student to remain in custody until the next hearing, citing the seriousness of the allegations. Prosecutors allege the student electronically siphoned funds from Cabs bank. Investigators continue to gather digital evidence, and a trial date remains pending as the case proceeds through the judicial system.

Mpilo activates cancer machines by October

Mpilo Central Hospital's new cancer machines will be fully operational by end of October.

Health Minister Douglas Mombeshora announced that Mpilo Central Hospital's new cancer machines will become fully operational by the end of October. Mpilo recently acquired and installed the state-of-the-art equipment at its Bulawayo facility as part of a broader health infrastructure upgrade. The operational launch will expand access to radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and other cancer treatment options for patients in the region. The government procured the machines through a dedicated fund to address critical gaps in cancer care and reduce the need for overseas treatment. Patients in Bulawayo and surrounding areas will now have access to advanced cancer care locally, ending referrals abroad and replacing the hospital's previous lack of such equipment.

Justice Hungwe takes oath as Supreme Court head

Justice Charles Hungwe becomes first Judge President of Zimbabwe's Supreme Court.

Justice Charles Hungwe took the oath of office as the inaugural Judge President of Zimbabwe's Supreme Court yesterday in a ceremony at the High Court. The ceremony established the new leadership structure for the country's highest court and paves the way for efficient case management. The consolidation eliminates overlapping functions among the three former entities, creating a unified corporate structure for electricity generation, transmission, and distribution. The government expects the restructuring to improve efficiency, attract investment, and enhance service delivery to consumers across the country. The unified utility will now manage all aspects of power supply under one corporate structure. The move centralizes decision-making and formalizes the restructuring that had been underway for months.

E-hailing operators get five-month moratorium

Government grants e-hailing operators a five-month moratorium to review regulatory framework.

The government granted e-hailing operators a five-month moratorium on new regulatory enforcement, allowing time to draft a framework for ride-hailing services. The suspension applies to companies like InDrive and Bolt as well as individual drivers operating under these platforms. Officials praised the services for providing affordable, dignified, and convenient transport options in urban areas. The moratorium follows rapid expansion of the e-hailing sector, which has grown to serve thousands of passengers daily across major cities. Authorities will engage industry representatives during the moratorium to develop comprehensive regulations that bring order to the industry while maintaining affordability and accessibility for passengers.

Heritage-based curriculum learners face first exams

Heritage-based curriculum learners sit first public exams in mid-October.

Learners taught under Zimbabwe's new heritage-based curriculum will sit their first public examinations starting in mid-October, marking a major milestone for the education system. The exams test the first cohort taught under the reformed curriculum in primary and secondary schools across the country. The government introduced the heritage-based curriculum to integrate local culture, history, and values into the school system. The examinations will assess students across various subjects taught under this framework, including languages, sciences, humanities, and vocational subjects. Education officials are preparing for the first cohort to take the national tests set to begin in mid-October, with results providing initial feedback on the curriculum's effectiveness.

Authorities investigate EU ambassador's death in Harare

EU Ambassador Katrin Hagemann died after breakfast on September 3; cause unknown.

European Union Ambassador to Zimbabwe Katrin Hagemann died suddenly at her Harare residence on September 3 after falling ill following breakfast. She was 53 and had been in her post for only a few months, having taken up the role earlier this year. Authorities have not yet announced the cause of death, and the EU delegation has not released an official statement days after the incident. Local authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death, and the EU mission is cooperating fully with the probe conducted by Zimbabwean authorities. Hagemann had taken up the ambassadorial role earlier this year, succeeding the previous ambassador. The EU mission in Harare is cooperating with the investigation, and staff are awaiting further details from the ongoing probe.

Forestry Commission impounds 20 trucks in charcoal bust

Forestry Commission impounded 20 trucks and seized 4,000 bags of charcoal in Harare sweep.

The Forestry Commission impounded 20 trucks and seized 4,000 bags of charcoal and 300 cubic metres of firewood during a major August 2026 operation in Harare Metropolitan Province. The sweep targeted illegal forest trade hotspots in Mbare, Chitungwiza, and Highfield under the 'No To Indigenous Firewood' campaign. Officials also inspected vehicles supplying firewood to the capital, uncovering widespread illegal logging. The operation exposed the scale of illegal logging and charcoal production in urban areas, with large quantities of indigenous wood confiscated from illegal traders. The commission conducted vehicle inspections and market raids across the province. The operation uncovered widespread illegal logging and charcoal production supplying Harare's urban market.

The Jeere 2026-09-09  ·  stories

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