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Zimbabwe’s banking sector ‘cautiously optimistic’ in 2025
Economist Prosper Chitambara predicted a positive trajectory for the banking sector compared to the previous year, driven by the projected 6% economic growth.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Jan. 12, 2025
UK house prices dip for first time since March, Halifax says
Economists had forecast house prices would rise 0.4% in December alone.
By Reuters
Jan. 7, 2025
Govt gets rare thumbs up for DBOT for roadworks
Economist Gift Mugano said DBOT was a financially sound intervention that alleviated pressure on the national budget.
By Blessing Karubwa
Oct. 4, 2024
Digital Digest: The digital revolution in the news media: Are you ready to ride the wave?
There is another section, convinced and adamant that media houses will make lots of money from Google, X (formerly Twitter) and even Facebook.
By Silence Mugadzaweta
Sep. 28, 2024
How African mass markets make productive use of gossip and the grapevine
Some telling mixed results were also experienced in Rwanda through attempts to link farmers and buyers on a platform called Viamo.
By Charles Dhewa
Feb. 28, 2024
Wholesalers put curbs on informal sector orders
Economist Tony Hawkins said: “Retailers are now allowed to buy direct from industry and manufacturers are allowed to sell to hotels subject to tax compliance.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Jan. 14, 2024
Zim’s upper-middle-income vision off the rails: Economist
The country needs to be investing about US$5 billion in infrastructure every year, but has been investing only US$900 million.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Dec. 14, 2023
Economists warn of inflation shocks from the 2024 national budget
Chitambara urged the government to stick to the prescribed budget and ensure fiscal and monetary discipline to avoid further increasing the budget through supplementary budget.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Nov. 30, 2023
Market rejects ZWL$50 notes...as currency loses value
Economist Prosper Chitambara said the rejection of the ZWL$50 note might push government to release higher denomination notes, a move that would increase the money supply.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Oct. 3, 2023
Minister, residents cross swords over town clerk… defiant Garwe brands Vic Falls associations ‘burial societies’
Local News
By Julia Ndlela and Tinashe Kairiza
Jan. 10, 2025
Business leaders fret over 2025 growth prospects
Local News
By Julia Ndlela and Ashton Ndakusiya
Jan. 10, 2025
