John van Gend said overall demand for packaging improved during the review period, compared to the previous year.

In the meetings, Metbank indicated that it was facing forex allocation challenges at the RBZ to remit to Zambia as it was in short supply.

This comes on the back of a sharp depreciation of the Zimdollar with President Emmerson Mnangagwa recently hinting of a structured currency reform programme.

Katoma said this helps ensure that the reinsurer is adequately compensated for the potential losses associated with high-risk policies.

In a cautionary statement yesterday, FMHL said it was not in agreement with the findings of the forensic auditor, BDO Chartered Accountants, which found it guilty of breaking the law.

The agriculture sector is projected to contract by -4,9% this year due to the anticipated normal to below-normal rainfall pattern. The mining sector is projected to grow by 7,6%.

The development concept encourages citizens to participate in the advancement of good governance as it provides an opportunity for them to take part in development at their local levels.

ICZ feels that most people operating in the area have limited knowledge or awareness on risk identification and mitigation.

The 2024 annual meetings are being held under the theme, Africa's Transformation, the African Development Bank Group, and the Reform of the Global Financial Architecture.

Speaking during a media familiarisation tour in Harare yesterday, Liquid Complex Solutions engineer Robert Mutasa said the partnerships had led to innovative products and solutions.

The second phase focuses on diversification and enhancement of productivity and competitiveness. The third phase, from 2050 to 2063, focuses on innovation.

Soares said there was a need for constructive, well-organised and inclusive dialogue between the public and the private sectors.

The country's power generation deficit is mainly due to low production of electricity at the two main plants, the Kariba South Hydropower Station and the Hwange Thermal Power Station.