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WestProp starts mall development

The mall is set to be one of the largest in the country and will be constructed by Exemplar, a renowned South African company, specialising in mall development.

By Lee Musaidzi and Blessed Ndlovu Aug. 29, 2024

ZSE boss reveals pension funds still cautious about REITs

This diversification can mitigate the impact of poor performance in any single property type or market segment.

By Lee Musaidzi Aug. 30, 2024

ZSE boss reveals pension funds still cautious about REITs

Ecobank targets more customer-centric products

He said the financial institution would leverage its competitive network advantage across Africa to provide a seamless banking experience for their customers.

By Lee Musaidzi Sep. 3, 2024

Ecobank targets more customer-centric products

Seed Co anticipates increased seed demand

The seed manufacturer has set aside capital expenditure of US$3 million for its financial year ended March 31, 2025.

By Lee Musaidzi Sep. 5, 2024

Seed Co anticipates increased seed demand

No tax, no income checks, no corporate checks: Investors demand

This was up from the US$622,18 million worth of licences issued in the first quarter, which totalled 143 licences.

By Lee Musaidzi and Blessed Ndlovu Sep. 5, 2024

No tax, no income checks, no corporate checks: Investors demand

Bakers laud Mega Market, Victoria Foods

Ncube said the sector was making great strides to contain operational costs in a bid to maintain bread availability.

By Lee Musaidzi and Ashton Ndakusiya Sep. 9, 2024

BNC boss says women are breaking barriers

Zimbabwe is one such country that although lagging other nations, is attempting to promote women in leadership.

By Lee Musaidzi Sep. 10, 2024

BNC boss says women are breaking barriers

Zida probes why investors are exiting Zim

The Zida boss said the organisation signed 12 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) over the last 12 months to expand the organisation’s reach for investment opportunities.

By Tafadzwa Mhlanga and Lee Musaidzi Sep. 11, 2024

Zida probes why investors are exiting Zim

Prioritise public private investment, govt told

Manzungu added that current progress suggests that achieving this target would require substantial private investment.

By Lee Musaidzi Sep. 13, 2024

Prioritise public private investment, govt told

Ride on existing trade agreements, Zim traders urged

Speaking at the same forum, Foreign Affairs and International Trade ministry secretary Albert Chimbindi commended ZimTrade’s efforts to widen Zimbabwean’s reach on exports.

By Tafadzwa Mhlanga and Lee Musaidzi Sep. 13, 2024

Ride on existing trade agreements, Zim traders urged

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ZiG collapse hits consumers hard

The ZiG has also been falling rapidly in recent weeks on the official market and last week it was pegged at 13.95.

By Blessed Ndlovu and Lee Musaidzi and Ashton Ndakusiya Sep. 15, 2024

Economic hurdles weigh on Hippo Valley

The company posted an operating loss of ZWL1,2 trillion driven primarily by a decline in revenue from the local market.

By Lee Musaidzi Sep. 19, 2024

Durban Direct in Zim to foster economic collaborations

Land travel to South Africa is the most popular, accounting for 72,5% of the trips, while African air travel accounts for only 3%.

By Lee Musaidzi Sep. 19, 2024

Durban Direct in Zim to foster economic collaborations

Farmers forced to destock as El Nino takes toll

The grass, which had flourished like a vibrant carpet, was now reduced to brittle, brown stubs that poked through the parched soil.

By Lee Musaidzi Sep. 22, 2024

Farmers forced to destock as El Nino takes toll

Experts call for ESG adoption

ESG refers to a set of criteria used to evaluate an organisation’s business practices and performance on various sustainability and ethical issues.

By Blessed Ndlovu and Tafadzwa Mhlanga and Lee Musaidzi Sep. 27, 2024

Edgars’ Express stores a strategic move: Economists

These stores will offer new clothing items priced between US$1 and US$10, positioning Edgars to compete in a cost-sensitive market.

By Lee Musaidzi Sep. 27, 2024

Edgars’ Express stores a strategic move: Economists

NatFoods records 6% increase in food production

Consequently, the group’s volumes rose, leading to group revenue for the period rising 5% to US$359,36 million from the 2023 comparative.

By Lee Musaidzi Oct. 1, 2024

NatFoods records 6% increase in food production

Unifreight mulls fourth-party logistics SBU

The decline was due to no asset revaluations being performed at the end of the period.

By Lee Musaidzi Oct. 3, 2024

Unifreight mulls fourth-party logistics SBU

African Sun loss widens as high taxes bite

The hotel’s strategic location in the capital positioned the group to grow its market share while delivering improved hospitality experience for guests.

By Lee Musaidzi Oct. 6, 2024

African Sun loss widens as high taxes bite

Female realtors band together to form association

Real estate has traditionally been a male-dominated industry, with women facing barriers to entry and advancement.

By Lee Musaidzi Oct. 9, 2024

Female realtors band together to form association

Ziyambi calls for joint effort against financial crimes

Ziyambi stressed that addressing these challenges requires collective effort and strong cooperation between the public and private sectors.

By Lee Musaidzi and Honour Mudavanhu Oct. 10, 2024

Ziyambi calls for joint effort against financial crimes

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

Fix our roads, Mutoko granite extractors told

Consumers mistrust SAZ report on contaminated grain

Consumers expressed outrage and scepticism over the SAZ findings insisting that even trace amounts of glyphosate in mealie-meal pose a significant cancer risk.

By Lee Musaidzi Oct. 17, 2024

Consumers mistrust SAZ report on contaminated grain

Zida crafts PPP guideline

This move, according to Zida, is expected to streamline PPP processes and procedures, providing a clear framework for investors and stakeholders alike.

By Lee Musaidzi Oct. 18, 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

Mavetera calls for ICT innovation, collaboration

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

Zela expert pushes for accountability in mining

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

Govt crafting strategy to boast manufacturing sector

Proposed ban on foreigners from small-scale mining excites industry

“Local women have the potential to fill in the gap that would have been created if they had the required finances and mining equipment.”

By Lee Musaidzi Oct. 27, 2024

Proposed ban on foreigners from small-scale mining excites industry

Kencor speaks on viral salary memo

A number of financial institutions have right-sized their staff complements to create a lean and agile structure that responds to changes in the environment.

By Lee Musaidzi Nov. 1, 2024

Zim’s poor infrastructure takes toll on economy

"The current blitz of road infrastructure by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Development really speaks to ease of transport and logistics.”

By Blessed Ndlovu and Lee Musaidzi Nov. 3, 2024