Latest news in Zimbabwe? September 11th, 2026

Key news developments in Zimbabwe for September 11th, 2026:

• Mining & Investment: Tharisa Plc announced it raised $294 million through a Nordic bond issue to complete construction of its Karo platinum project along Zimbabwe’s Great Dyke, targeting initial production by late 2027. CNBC Africa
• National Holidays & Governance: The government gazetted Statutory Instrument 148 of 2026, officially designating September 15thPresident Emmerson Mnangagwa’s birthdayas an annual public holiday titled “Munhumutapa Day”. NewZimbabwe.com
• Economic Reforms & World Bank Assessment: Following the World Bank’s recent Zimbabwe Growth and Jobs Report, discussions continue around the country’s macro-stabilization, inflation levels, and recommendations against accelerating de-dollarization ahead of its 2030 target. The government also advanced plans to eliminate or cut over 290 regulatory fees and levies to reduce the cost of doing business. SABC News+ 1
• Transport & Infrastructure: The Central Vehicle Registry (CVR) dismissed proposals requiring prospective drivers to hold five O-Level passes, confirming ongoing work to roll out a points-based penalty system for traffic offenses. Additionally, Air Zimbabwe recently reintroduced scheduled commercial domestic routes to Masvingo after a multi-decade hiatus. www.thezimbabwean.co+ 1