# main headline (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover main headline. Page: Feed: --- ## [Court Papers Put Spotlight on US$9.35 Million Asset List Linked to Mnangagwa’s Daughter-In-Law Kelsea Tafirenyika](https://thezimbabwemail.com/main-headline/court-papers-put-spotlight-on-us9-35-million-asset-list-linked-to-mnangagwas-daughter-in-law-kelsea-tafirenyika/) _2026-08-21 · Staff Reporter · The Zimbabwe Mail_ HARARE — Court papers have brought fresh scrutiny to the wealth and lifestyle surrounding Kelsea Tadiwa Tafirenyika, with an asset schedule filed in the State’s case putting the stated value of her listed movable and immovable property at about US$9.35 million. According to an annexure to Form 242 reproduced in court papers, the assets comprise \[…\] The post Court Papers Put Spotlight on US$9.35… ## [The US national debt now stands at $40 trillion](https://thezimbabwemail.com/economy/the-us-national-debt-now-stands-at-40-trillion/) _2026-08-21 · Staff Reporter · The Zimbabwe Mail_ WASHINGTON — The national debt surpassed a record $40 trillion on Wednesday, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs like Social Security and Medicare and interest on the burgeoning deficit make up an enormous share of federal spending. The milestone figure was recorded just five months after the U.S. hit a record $39 trillion \[…\] The post The US national debt now stands at $40… ## [ZSE edges higher as thin trading persists, Willdale surges 14.5%](https://thezimbabwemail.com/markets/zse-edges-higher-as-thin-trading-persists-willdale-surges-14-5/) _2026-08-21 · Staff Reporter · The Zimbabwe Mail_ HARARE — Zimbabwean equities edged higher on Thursday, with the benchmark All Share Index gaining 0.20 percent, although subdued turnover and limited market breadth continued to underline the liquidity constraints facing the local bourse. The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) All Share Index closed at 479.90 points, while the Top 10 Index advanced 0.28 percent to \[…\] The post ZSE edges higher as thin… ## [Zim forex reserves rise to US$1,7bn, equal to 1,7 months’ import cover](https://thezimbabwemail.com/main-headline/zim-forex-reserves-rise-to-us17bn-equal-to-17-months-import-cover/) _2026-08-21 · Staff Reporter · The Zimbabwe Mail_ ZIMBABWE’s foreign currency reserves rose to US$1,7 billion by the end of July, from US$1,6 billion in June, equivalent to 1,7 months of import cover, supported by increased foreign currency inflows and mineral royalties, official figures show. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe said in its 2026 mid-term monetary policy released today that the growth in \[…\] The post Zim forex reserves rise to US$1,7bn,… ## [Zim Banking sector remains resilient as assets, deposits and lending rise](https://thezimbabwemail.com/banking/zim-banking-sector-remains-resilient-as-assets-deposits-and-lending-rise/) _2026-08-21 · Staff Reporter · The Zimbabwe Mail_ Zimbabwe’s banking sector remained resilient during the first half of the year, with strong growth in assets, deposits and lending underpinning the sector’s capacity to support economic activity amid prevailing macroeconomic stability. According to the 2026 Mid-Term Monetary Policy Review Statement released by Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor Dr John Mushayavanhu this morning, the banking \[…\] The… ## [Geopolitical tensions, SA unrest exert pressure on Nampak costs](https://thezimbabwemail.com/main-headline/geopolitical-tensions-sa-unrest-exert-pressure-on-nampak-costs/) _2026-08-21 · Staff Reporter · The Zimbabwe Mail_ NAMPAK Zimbabwe expects heightened geopolitical tensions and the recent unrest in South Africa to maintain pressure on operating costs despite an anticipated recovery in tobacco packaging and plastics volumes. Group managing director and executive director Mr John van Gend said tensions in the Gulf region and the Russia-Ukraine conflict were likely to continue driving volatility \[…\] The post… ## [Liberia charges former vice president with drug trafficking and other offenses](https://thezimbabwemail.com/news/world-world-3/liberia-charges-former-vice-president-with-drug-trafficking-and-other-offenses/) _2026-08-20 · Staff Reporter · The Zimbabwe Mail_ MONROVIA, Liberia — Liberia has charged former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor with drug trafficking, money laundering and other offenses as part of an investigation into an alleged transnational narcotics network, the Justice Ministry said Wednesday. Howard-Taylor, who was vice president from 2018 to 2024, was stopped while attempting to leave Liberia at Roberts International Airport \[…\] The… ## [ART battery volumes plunge 26% as working-capital constraints deepen](https://thezimbabwemail.com/business/art-battery-volumes-plunge-26-as-working-capital-constraints-deepen/) _2026-08-18 · Staff Reporter · The Zimbabwe Mail_ HARARE — Amalgamated Regional Trading Holdings (ART) suffered a sharp contraction in battery volumes during the third quarter of 2026, with production and sales constrained by working-capital shortages, weaker replacement demand and intensifying competition from cheaper imports. The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed diversified industrial group said battery volumes in Zimbabwe fell 26 percent… ## [ZSE retreats 1% as CBZ, Proplastics lead sell-off](https://thezimbabwemail.com/main-headline/zse-retreats-1-as-cbz-proplastics-lead-sell-off/) _2026-08-18 · Staff Reporter · The Zimbabwe Mail_ HARARE — Zimbabwean equities surrendered part of the previous session’s gains on Tuesday, with the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) All Share Index falling 1.02 percent as selling pressure returned to major counters and market turnover remained subdued. The All Share Index closed at 479.69 points, down from 484.61 points on Monday, while the ZSE Top \[…\] The post ZSE retreats 1% as CBZ, Proplastics… ## [Zimbabwe retail investment gathers pace despite informal-market squeeze](https://thezimbabwemail.com/book-review/zimbabwe-retail-investment-gathers-pace-despite-informal-market-squeeze/) _2026-08-18 · Staff Reporter · The Zimbabwe Mail_ HARARE — Zimbabwe’s formal retail sector is entering a new phase of expansion, with established chains and emerging operators investing in additional stores even as informal traders continue to exert intense pressure on prices, convenience and consumer spending. The latest investment cycle, according to Equity Axisis, is being led by TM Pick n Pay, SPAR \[…\] The post Zimbabwe retail investment… ## [AI publishing with human taste (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/P3WGCYkl19Sb) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Convert AI research into blogs, podcasts, and newsletters with optional human review. ## [Econet targets 15,000 new EcoCash agents as Zimbabwe prepares for returnees](https://thezimbabwemail.com/business/econet-targets-15000-new-ecocash-agents-as-zimbabwe-prepares-for-returnees/) _2026-08-18 · Staff Reporter · The Zimbabwe Mail_ HARARE — Econet Wireless Zimbabwe is planning to create up to 15,000 new EcoCash agency opportunities by Christmas as the telecommunications group seeks to help absorb Zimbabweans returning from South Africa into the domestic economy. The initiative, spearheaded by Econet founder Strive Masiyiwa, forms part of a broader effort to identify employment and enterprise opportunities \[…\] The post Econet… ## [Tanganda targets value addition and US$8m investment to rebuild growth](https://thezimbabwemail.com/business/tanganda-targets-value-addition-and-us8m-investment-to-rebuild-growth/) _2026-08-18 · Staff Reporter · The Zimbabwe Mail_ MUTARE — Tanganda Tea Company Limited is pursuing a value-addition and diversification strategy to rebuild growth, with packed tea, avocado oil production and a US$8 million capital injection emerging as key pillars of the agricultural group’s recovery plan. The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed diversified agro-business is seeking to extract greater value from its plantations and orchards \[…\] The… ## [Treasury reads riot act to creditors hiring debt collectors chasing government arrears](https://thezimbabwemail.com/economy/treasury-reads-riot-act-to-creditors-hiring-debt-collectors-chasing-government-arrears/) _2026-08-18 · Staff Reporter · The Zimbabwe Mail_ HARARE – Treasury has warned government suppliers and contractors against using consultancy firms or other intermediaries to recover unpaid bills, saying the state will not recognise or pay commissions charged for pursuing outstanding arrears. Finance minister Mthuli Ncube said some government creditors were engaging third parties to chase payment claims in exchange for fees or \[…\] The post… ## [ZSE rallies nearly 2% as CBZ leads financial stocks higher](https://thezimbabwemail.com/main-headline/zse-rallies-nearly-2-as-cbz-leads-financial-stocks-higher/) _2026-08-18 · Staff Reporter · The Zimbabwe Mail_ HARARE — Zimbabwean equities extended their recent advance on Monday, with the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) All Share Index rising 1.89 percent as financial counters led a broad-based recovery in large-cap stocks. The All Share Index closed at 484.61 points, while the ZSE Top 10 gained 2.32 percent to 491.51 points and the Top 15 \[…\] The post ZSE rallies nearly 2% as CBZ leads financial stocks… ## [Star Africa sales surge as lower prices unlock sugar demand and refinery growthsurge as lower prices unlock sugar demand and refinery growth](https://thezimbabwemail.com/business/star-africa-sales-surge-as-lower-prices-unlock-sugar-demand-and-refinery-growthsurge-as-lower-prices-unlock-sugar-demand-and-refinery-growth/) _2026-08-18 · Staff Reporter · The Zimbabwe Mail_ HARARE — Star Africa Corporation is beginning to convert a more competitive domestic pricing strategy into stronger volumes and earnings, with Goldstar Sugars sales volumes jumping 38 percent in the quarter ended June 2026 as the sugar producer moved to capture demand and improve utilisation of its refinery. The latest trading performance provides the clearest \[…\] The post Star Africa sales surge… ## [A dispute about fact vs. fiction at the trial over Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing in Las Vegas](https://thezimbabwemail.com/entertainment/music/a-dispute-about-fact-vs-fiction-at-the-trial-over-tupac-shakurs-1996-killing-in-las-vegas/) _2026-08-18 · Staff Reporter · The Zimbabwe Mail_ LAS VEGAS — A prosecutor said Monday that while few have been willing to speak about the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, Duane “Keffe D” Davis is the “one person who has a hard time being silent.” “Let’s be clear, Duane Davis did not pull the trigger. But he did plan the shooting in retaliation \[…\] The post A dispute about fact vs. fiction at the trial over Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing in Las Vegas… ## [Chris Brown and Usher extend R&B Tour after blockbuster $101 million opening](https://thezimbabwemail.com/entertainment/chris-brown-and-usher-extend-rb-tour-after-blockbuster-101-million-opening/) _2026-08-18 · Staff Reporter · The Zimbabwe Mail_ LOS ANGELES — Chris Brown and Usher have added eight more stadium dates to their blockbuster R&B Tour, taking the North American co-headlining run to 59 shows after the concert series generated more than $101 million in box-office revenue from its opening eight performances. The expansion comes as demand continues to surge for the joint \[…\] The post Chris Brown and Usher extend R&B Tour after…