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Harare is the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe, located in the north-eastern part of the country in Harare Province. The city serves as Zimbabwe's administrative, commercial and communications centre, with a metropolitan population of approximately 2.1-million people. Harare is the economic hub of Zimbabwe, hosting the headquarters of most major companies, financial institutions and the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange. The city's economy is driven by manufacturing, mining services, agriculture, finance and telecommunications sectors. Key infrastructure includes Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, which connects the city to regional and international destinations. Harare is also home to the University of Zimbabwe, the country's oldest and largest tertiary institution. The city was founded in 1890 as Fort Salisbury by the Pioneer Column of the British South Africa Company and was named after British Prime Minister Lord Salisbury. It was renamed Harare in 1982, two years after Zimbabwe gained independence, taking its name from the Shona chief Neharawa who controlled the area before colonial settlement. Despite economic challenges in recent decades, Harare remains Zimbabwe's primary centre for business, government and international engagement.

Harare Updates


Jon Goetzsche
Dogtag Memories
8th June 2026

A raw, darkly humorous memoir that follows one conscript’s chaotic journey through South Africa’s military machine during the border war. Drafted into the Defence Force in 1977 as a carefree... 


Invictus Energy signs Zimbabwe gas deal for its Cabora Bassa gas project
27th May 2026 By: Reuters

Australia's Invictus Energy signed a petroleum production sharing agreement (PPSA) with Zimbabwe on Wednesday, a key step as it looks to advance its Cabora Bassa gas project, company executives... 


A worker driving a forklift transporting a bag of lithium concentrate
China's Huayou reports first lithium salt exports from Zimbabwe
28th April 2026 By: Reuters

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt has shipped Africa's first consignment of lithium sulphate from its Zimbabwe mine, two months after the country halted exports of lithium concentrates, alleging malpractice... 


Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube last month proposed doubling the gold royalty rate to 10% for gold sold above $2 501/oz.
Zimbabwe scraps gold royalty hike, sets higher threshold for windfall tax
17th December 2025 By: Reuters

Zimbabwe has reversed plans to double its gold royalty rate to 10%, a new 2026 budget bill showed on Wednesday, following protests by miners and industry groups. A royalty rate of 5% would... 


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