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‘Bribe-taking bigwigs stifle corruption war’

The Zacc boss added that grand corruption was complex and required specialised skills to uncover.

By Melody Chikono  Oct. 7, 2022

‘Bribe-taking bigwigs stifle corruption war’

Nampak lifts volumes as demand recovers

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

By Melody Chikono  Feb. 1, 2023

Metbank, Zambian firm lock horns

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.

By Melody Chikono  and Melody Chikono Jan. 30, 2024

Zim plots asset-backed plan to bolster Zimdollar

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

By Melody Chikono  Feb. 13, 2024

Zim plots asset-backed plan to bolster Zimdollar

Risk anti-selection: A potential threat to reinsurance

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

By Melody Chikono  Feb. 14, 2024

Risk anti-selection: A potential threat to reinsurance

First Mutual, Ipec tiff rages on

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.

By Melody Chikono  Feb. 20, 2024

Tough times ahead, research firm warns

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%.

By Melody Chikono  Feb. 27, 2024

‘Corruption derailing devolution’

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.

By Melody Chikono  Mar. 6, 2024

Insurance council spotlights Glen View 8 complex

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

By Melody Chikono  Mar. 21, 2024

Insurance council spotlights Glen View 8 complex

Fixed income instruments issuance declines

Although the ZSE trading system is capable of trading debt instruments, listing of government bonds had also been derailed due so some policy issues that needed redress.

By Melody Chikono  Apr. 5, 2024

Fixed income instruments issuance declines

Banks maintain cautious optimism

Despite the local and global economic uncertainties, AFC Holdings said the outlook remained positive.

By Melody Chikono  Apr. 5, 2024

RBZ snubs forex auction bidders

As the Zimbabwe market adapts to the yet another currency, Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), the RBZ has availed US$285 million to shore up the local currency.

By Melody Chikono  Apr. 14, 2024

Climate change to wipe out US$40bn from Africa annually: Adesina

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.

By Melody Chikono  May. 28, 2024

Climate change to wipe out US$40bn from Africa annually: Adesina

Liquid partnering global cloud computing, cyber security firms

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.

By Melody Chikono  Jun. 26, 2024

Liquid partnering global cloud computing, cyber security firms

ZB Group eyes 10% growth in insurance business

ZB Life Assurance posted a profit of $98,17 billion, up from a profit of $5,06 billion.

By Melody Chikono  Jul. 28, 2024

ZB Group eyes 10% growth in insurance business

Sadc industrialisation strategy faces hurdles

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

By Tafadzwa Mhlanga and Melody Chikono  Jul. 31, 2024

Sadc industrialisation strategy faces hurdles

Drive transformative industrialisation, Sadc leaders told

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

By Melody Chikono  and Tafadzwa Mhlanga Jul. 31, 2024

Drive transformative industrialisation, Sadc leaders told

Local firm seeks US$62m for solar plant

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.

By Melody Chikono  Sep. 27, 2024