Daily Express

A TURF war is brewing between registered schools and backyard colleges amid allegations that unregistered institutions are canvassing for learners at established schools, NewsDay has established.

The Zimbabwe Independent

Schools, backyard colleges fight over learners ↗

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GOVERNMENT has granted Prevail Group of Companies, owned by businessman Paul Tungwarara , exclusive rights to undertake river rehabilitation works in Mazowe, Mashonaland Central

The Zimbabwe Independent

Tungwarara bags lucrative govt contract… Prevail gets exclusive rights, sparking monopoly fears ↗

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It has produced stagnation, elite capture and the slow suffocation of state institutions.

The Zimbabwe Independent

Can Africa tame its growing Strong Man problem? ↗

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NewsDay cartoon January 6, 2026 edition

The Zimbabwe Independent

NewsDay cartoon January 6, 2026 edition ↗

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The scandal surfaced after Zimbabwe’s Treasury paid Ren Form CC, which Zec handpicked without a public tender.

The Zimbabwe Independent

Zec scandal probe: Global lenders red-flag Chivayo, businessman decries irreparable damage, lost opportunities ↗

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Political analysts warned that the developments further entrench the ruling party’s politicisation of state institutions.

The Zimbabwe Independent

Chiefs back Mnangagwa term-extension mantra ↗

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Zimbabwe’s industries have issued a scathing warning: government is living large while the economy limps.

The Zimbabwe Independent

Industry condemns shocking display of state extravagance ↗

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Ncube said the 2026 fiscal plan serves as an implementation tool for the second National Development Strategy (NDS2), which will guide Zimbabwe’s development agenda from 2026 to 2030.

The Zimbabwe Independent

Growth forecast cut to 5%… the nearly balanced US$9,5bn budget counts on inflation stability, above-normal rainfall to keep recovery on track ↗

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