US exits Zimbabwe health funding

The United States ends all health programmes in Zimbabwe on 30 September after Harare rejected the bilateral MoU.

RBZ signals further rate cuts if stability holds

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe says interest rates could fall further if price stability continues.

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says interest rates could fall further if the country maintains its current price stability, raising the prospect of cheaper borrowing for businesses and consumers. This comes as the policy rate was recently cut from 35 percent to 30 percent by the Central Bank. The RBZ indicated the potential for further cuts. The central bank is monitoring price stability closely. Cheaper borrowing depends on continued price stability.

US ends Zimbabwe health funding after MoU rejection

Ambassador Pamela Tremont confirmed the 30 September exit from all US-funded health programmes.

The United States will stop funding all health programmes in Zimbabwe at the end of September, closing more than 20 years of US-supported health initiatives. Ambassador Pamela Tremont confirmed the exit, stating Washington respects Zimbabwe's decision to reject the proposed bilateral Health Memorandum of Understanding. Zimbabwe declined the new funding model last year. The MoU sought to gradually transfer health funding to third-world partners, a shift Harare refused to accept. The withdrawal removes a major source of health financing from Zimbabwe's system.

ConCourt reserves judgment on war veterans' challenge

Six liberation war veterans seek direct access to challenge Constitution Amendment No. 3 Act of 2026.

The Constitutional Court has reserved judgment on an application by six liberation war veterans seeking to challenge the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Act of 2026. The veterans, represented by constitutional law professor Lovemore Madhuku, are seeking direct access to the Constitutional Court. They argue the challenge raises issues of exceptional national importance. The court heard the application and will deliver its ruling at a later date. The veterans' challenge targets the constitutional amendment directly.

Parliament demands emergency over Harare sewage crisis

A parliamentary report warns 80 megalitres of raw sewage enter Mukuvisi River daily.

Parliament has called for a State of Emergency over the Harare sewage crisis as raw sewage continues to flow into rivers feeding Lake Chivero, the capital's main water source. The Portfolio Committee on Environment, Climate and Wildlife tabled its report on water pollution hotspots in Chitungwiza and Harare in July 2025, releasing it this week. The report documents 80 megalitres of raw sewage entering the Mukuvisi River daily. The committee warns the pollution poses a public health crisis for the capital. Harare's water source is under direct threat from untreated sewage.

Indian firm Lohum invests $100 million in Zimbabwe lithium

Lohum secured rights to 10 mining blocks estimated to contain 30 to 40 million tonnes of lithium-bearing ore.

Indian critical-minerals company Lohum plans to invest $100 million in Zimbabwe after securing rights to 10 mining blocks estimated to contain between 30 million and 40 million tonnes of lithium-bearing ore. The project gives India a new foothold in Africa's largest lithium-producing country. Chinese companies currently dominate mining and processing in Zimbabwe. Lohum's entry introduces a new competitor into the lithium sector. India gains a direct stake in Zimbabwe's lithium reserves.

Woman and baby detained in Masvingo land dispute

A Masvingo woman and her two-year-old baby were arrested after confronting workers fencing her plot in Clipsham.

A Masvingo woman and her two-year-old baby were detained after she confronted workers who were allegedly putting up a fence around her plot in Clipsham. The dispute has raised fresh questions over a wider land takeover involving hundreds of residents. Women Empowering Sustainable Environments (WESE) condemned the reported arrest, detention, harassment and intimidation of residents in Clipsham. The organisation highlighted the targeting of women and families in the dispute. The land dispute involves a ZANU PF MP and hundreds of residents.

Chirundu border upgrade reaches financial close

The $66.8 million Chirundu border modernisation project secured financing under a 20-year concession.

Zimbabwe has secured financing for the modernisation of the Chirundu border post with Zambia, paving the way for construction to begin at one of the key trade gateways linking the central African Copperbelt to ports in southern Africa. The project has reached financial close under a public-private partnership involving the Chirundu Border Consortium. A 2025 survey recorded average crossing delays of 15 hours at the facility. Vehicle queues and customs clearance accounted for over 80 percent of the delays. Construction begins under a 20-year concession to ease trade delays.

Chitungwiza receives 12 megalitres against 112.5 demand

A parliamentary report reveals Chitungwiza's water supply is 100 megalitres short of daily demand.

Chitungwiza is receiving just 12 megalitres of water against a daily requirement of 112.5 megalitres, severely hampering the city's ability to flush sewer systems and treat wastewater. The Portfolio Committee on Environment, Climate and Wildlife released the report this week. The city's water and sewer infrastructure was constructed decades ago and cannot meet current demand. The shortfall leaves residents without adequate water for basic sanitation. Chitungwiza's water supply is 10 percent of daily demand.

Zimbabwe and US escalate diplomatic re-engagement

Foreign Minister Amon Murwira met the US assistant secretary of state for African affairs.

Zimbabwe's re-engagement offensive in the United States continues to gather momentum, with Harare escalating its drive to consolidate bilateral, trade and investment ties with Washington. This follows a high-level meeting between the minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Amon Murwira, and the USA's assistant secretary of state for African affairs. The meeting was held yesterday. Harare is pushing for closer ties with Washington. Zimbabwe is actively pursuing stronger US relations.

El Niño and Middle East war threaten growth

Zimbabwe's economic growth faces deceleration from Super El Niño and Middle East tensions.

Zimbabwe's economic growth is poised to decelerate as the country faces the dual threat of the projected Super El Niño weather pattern and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The Financial Gazette reported the warning. The Super El Niño weather pattern threatens agricultural output, while Middle East tensions disrupt global supply chains and fuel prices. Both factors combine to slow economic activity. Zimbabwe's growth faces pressure from weather and war.

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