Choppies mulls Zim exit
The stress is caused by instability of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency that was introduced in April to replace the Zimbabwe dollar as the official domestic currency.
By Tatira Zwinoira
20h ago
Ideas Festival roars to life
This is the third edition of the In Conversation with Trevor (ICWT) Ideas Festival, themed Transformative Ideas to Power Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
By TAFADZWA MHLANGA
20h ago
Adopt AI, ESG adoption in transport and logistics: SFAAZ
About 480 nominations for the awards were received, with engagement levels varying among different organisations.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Oct. 28, 2024
Farmers push for localisation of tobacco beneficiation
According to TIMB, the 2023/24 season was the maiden year of the programme and 5 319 tonnes of coal were procured translating to US$100 000 in savings.
By TAFADZWA MHLANGA and Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Oct. 28, 2024
TIMB embarks on sustainability drive
Tobacco remains Zimbabwe's top exported crop.
By Melody Chikono
Oct. 25, 2024
UK-based miner Ariana Resources identifies potential gold in Mat North
Last month, Ariana revealed that it would be seeking secondary listing on Australian Securities Exchange by year end.
By TAFADZWA MHLANGA
Oct. 25, 2024
Govt crafting strategy to boast manufacturing sector
Further, manufacturers have complained about a heavy tax and fee regime.
By Blessed Ndlovu and LEE MUSAIDZI
Oct. 25, 2024
CIMMYT expands climate-smart interventions in southern Africa
The adoption of innovations, including conservation agriculture and resilient legume systems, is increasing farmers' resilience and buffering against future shocks.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Oct. 24, 2024
Nampak exits Zim, sells subsidiary for US$25m
Nampak’s 51,43% share of the net assets of the Zimbabwe unit was valued at ZAR292,5 million (US$16,66 million) as at September 30, 2023.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Oct. 24, 2024
WestProp to build US$12m ‘Michelangelo’ hotel in Zim
The firm’s other developments include Pokugara Residential Estate, The Mall of Zimbabwe, Millennium Heights Office Park and the Hills Luxury Golf Estate.
By Business Reporter
Oct. 24, 2024
Investment licence values dip in Q3
The government also announced in the quarter of plans to increase taxes, fees and levies while also indicating that the ZiG could replace the multicurrency regime.
By TAFADZWA MHLANGA
Oct. 23, 2024
Vulnerable households at risk of worsening poverty: World Bank
As the new 2024/25 agricultural season kicks off this month, the effects of the El Niño-induced drought of normal to below average rainfall is expected to impact farmers severely.
By Business Reporter
Oct. 23, 2024
Finsec targets unit trusts in new listings drive
Finsec chief executive officer Collen Tapfumaneyi said the bourse also had traditional assets like equities and medium- to long-term debt instruments planned for listing.
By Melody Chikono
Oct. 23, 2024
HDC to host annual investment forum
NMB Bank is partnering HDC for this event, highlighting its critical support to the country’s horticulture value chain.
By BELINDA CHIROODZA
Oct. 23, 2024
Zela expert pushes for accountability in mining
This comes as Zimbabwe’s mining sector is rich in gold, platinum, diamonds, lithium and other precious minerals, which remain the country’s top forex earners through exports.
By LEE MUSAIDZI
Oct. 22, 2024
Zinara disburses ZiG2,7bn for roads, reveals budget gaps
Zinara revealed that support efforts were being rendered as the administration’s technical department works with counterparts in local authorities to close these budgetary gaps.
By TAFADZWA MHLANGA
Oct. 22, 2024
Companies struggle with data collection on ESG reporting: Expert
However, there is still a slow uptake in firms fully revealing their sustainability initiatives.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Oct. 22, 2024
Actuary lays out pensions industry revival plan
Speaking during the recent Zimbabwe Association of Pension Funds 5th edition of the Principal Officers and Chairman’s convention in Bulawayo,
By Melody Chikono
Oct. 22, 2024
Capital risk, policy inconsistency blight Africa’s energy transition
According to IRENA research, 473 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity was added globally in 2023, with renewable energy accounting for 87% of newly installed capacity
By Kennedy Nyavaya
Oct. 21, 2024
Mavetera calls for ICT innovation, collaboration
American Israeli software firm, Check Point Software Technologies, in July revealed that Zimbabwe was the third most cyber-attacked country globally.
By LEE MUSAIDZI
Oct. 21, 2024
RioZim liquidity shrinks 8%, loss widens
Its loss widened to ZiG165,71 million in the period under review from ZiG110,48 million in the comparable period last year.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Oct. 21, 2024
Pensioners clamour for recognition as US$2bn pensions sector stutters
Over the years, pension values have been eroded through currency changes.
By Melody Chikono
Oct. 21, 2024
Govt secures adequate livestock dipping chemicals for 2024/25 season
The directorate will also be carrying out an accelerated dip tank rehabilitation plan before the rainy season to revamp the country’s dipping infrastructure.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Oct. 18, 2024
Afreximbank boosts intra-African trade
The platform identifies and connects qualifying buyers to credible suppliers of made in Africa products and services.
By Nizbert Moyo
Oct. 18, 2024
FBC gets US$10m change in StanChart Zim’s acquisition
The amount was based on the indicative net asset value of the bank using a “proforma completion balance sheet” computed as of March 31, 2023.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Oct. 18, 2024
Over 400 ex-farmers to get compensation
The agreement included the issuance of US dollar-denominated Treasury bonds with maturities ranging from two to 10 years, with a coupon rate of 2%.
By Melody Chikono
Oct. 17, 2024
Fix our roads, Mutoko granite extractors told
Mutoko, a small town in Mashonaland East province, contributes approximately 75% of Zimbabwe’s 150 000 tonnes of black granite annually.
By LEE MUSAIDZI
Oct. 17, 2024
Starlink partners with IMC Communications to revolutionise Zim's digital landscape
Starlink's satellite internet service is poised to revolutionise Zimbabwe's digital landscape by providing faster, cheaper, and uninterrupted connectivity.
By Online Reporter
Oct. 16, 2024