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Monetary measures spur exchange rate stability: RBZ
In a statement, RBZ governor John Mangudya said the Monetary Policy Committee had noted the positive impact of various measures by monetary and fiscal authorities
By Freeman Makopa
Aug. 30, 2022
Tribunal to settle sugar milling dispute
The country’s largest sugar milling firm is believed to have entered into an agreement with farmers that allowed the growers to either collect the molasses or get paid for it.
By Freeman Makopa
Aug. 31, 2022
Tourism firms cash in on tax rebates
Ndhlovu said investments into the sector increased from last year due to measures implemented by government towards the recovery of the sector.
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 1, 2022
In-depth Interview: 'Local tourism on great rebound'
Our plan as a ministry and aviation sector is to increase access to air travel as a competitive advantage in our national economy.
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 2, 2022
Harare businesswoman turns heat on police CCU over 'bias'
Mutambanengwe is the founder and major shareholder of a diamond polishing company, Kenako Investments.
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 2, 2022
Financial inclusion critical for African agriculture success
Nzenza said African farmers face difficulties in accessing credit, leading to a lack of investment in agricultural technologies.
By Freeman Makopa
Aug. 31, 2022
Cotton output seen falling 41 to 116 521mt
There has been growing resistance by farmers to sign for contract farming deals in Zimbabwe.
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 5, 2022
'We've enough maize seed for 202223 season'
ZSA vice-chairperson John MacRobert told NewsDay Farming that approximately 40 000 tonnes of seed maize are in stock, enough to meet local demand.
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 6, 2022
IDC lines up new fertiliser plant
The IDC executes its fertiliser production operations through Zimbabwe Phosphate Industries (ZimPhos).
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 7, 2022
BAT cigarette sales slump by 6
BAT’s operating profit nosedived by 90% compared to the same period prior year.
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 9, 2022
'Focus still on US$12bn mining sector by 2023'
The mining sector has decried that the foreign currency retention thresholds are crippling their operations.
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 9, 2022
Ama tightens noose on cotton side marketing
In an interview with NewsDay Farming, Ama chief executive Clever Isaya said initiatives had been implemented to curb side marketing.
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 12, 2022
'Zim needs to revamp tourism infrastructure'
There is a need to streamline our licensing regime.
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 12, 2022
IDC targets 300 000t limestone output
IDC chairperson Winston Makamure told NewsDay Farming that the country had enough deposits, adding that Rushinga district in Mashonaland Central province now has a fully-fledged plant.
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 14, 2022
Masholds splashes $142m on shareholders..as group red flags high interest rates
PROPERTY market dealer, Mashonaland Holdings (Masholds) Limited says it will spend $142 million in dividend payouts to shareholders
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 16, 2022
Govt curbs human trafficking
Globally, it is estimated that 281 million people, approximately 3,6% of the world’s population, currently live outside their country of origin.
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 16, 2022
MPC shifts gear up
MPC is a state-owned enterprise that was established to carry out mineral exploration and development for national strategic minerals
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 16, 2022
Another council boss claims victimisation
The report was submitted to the Acting Chamber Secretary recommending disciplinary action.
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 16, 2022
Zim’s affluent flood real estate as markets falter
The drawback has been the high construction costs, which have been experienced across markets.
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 16, 2022
Govt to distribute grain as hunger stalks millions
In total, the joint programme will target all the 60 rural districts.
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 19, 2022
Push for social contract gains traction
Mavima said he might be the one to clinch a pact out of a series of ministers that have attempted to no avail since the Kadoma declaration about two decades ago.
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 20, 2022
Ama revives cattle auction system
Ama chief executive Clever Isaya said the revival of the initiative was expected to uplift the livelihoods of farmers specialising in beef production.
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 20, 2022
Mvuma steel plant 40% complete
An official said Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) would begin production in August next year.
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 21, 2022
Zim put under watch over rights abuses
Efforts to get a comment from Justice minister Ziyambi Ziyambi were fruitless as he was said to be in a meeting.
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 23, 2022
Power crisis hits Proplastics factory
Industrialists said elevated blackout levels were ‘spill over effects’ of problems confronting South Africa.
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 25, 2022
Crippling power outages intensify
Magombo said strategies had since been adopted to curb the challenges.
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 26, 2022
Tammy nominated for Afrima award
Tammy, through her song Sare, has been nominated for the Best Female Artiste in southern Africa.
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 27, 2022
Mosi Oa Tunya makes fresh inroads
Tourism minister Mangaliso Ndhlovu said the deal would be executed under a joint venture between Mosi Oa Tunya and Old Mutual Life Assurance Company.
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 28, 2022
RBZ allows firms to withdraw US$100 000 weekly
This came after companies had struggled to access United States dollars from the foreign currency auction system.
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 29, 2022
Industry, govt tussle over imports regime
This week, industrialists said attempts to talk government into backtracking had hit a brick wall.
By Freeman Makopa
Sep. 30, 2022
