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ED hails WestProp

The project is a partnership between WestProp and City of Harare.

By Ashton Ndakusiya and Blessed Ndlovu Aug. 26, 2024

WestProp starts selling The Hills Luxury Golf Estate properties

Sharpe said it was a one-off membership and a person could be allowed to bring in a guest or two, depending on whether they had a silver or platinum membership.

By Blessed Ndlovu and Ashton Ndakusiya Sep. 4, 2024

WestProp starts selling The Hills Luxury Golf Estate properties

US$1m to US$1bn: Time Bank reveals 20-year strategy

He said the groups could also form lawful syndicates of investors which can make syndicate investments to achieve impact investments in certain economic areas.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Sep. 4, 2024

US$1m to US$1bn: Time Bank reveals 20-year strategy

RBZ predicts further economic downturn

However, Zimbabwe's economic woes extend beyond the immediate effects of the drought and potential power shortages

By Ashton Ndakusiya Sep. 6, 2024

‘Revival of liquidity committee compromises RBZ autonomy’

RBZ governor John Mushayavanhu defended the move, stating that re-establishing the LMC was a key step in enabling authorities to implement

By Ashton Ndakusiya Sep. 6, 2024

‘Revival of liquidity committee compromises RBZ autonomy’

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

HCC proposes joint electricity, rates bill

The electricity bill was removed from the rates bill in the 1980s when Zesa Holdings, the national power utility firm, took over the payments of electricity.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Sep. 10, 2024

HCC proposes joint electricity, rates bill

ZNCC joins fresh push to drive intra-African trade

He said numerous programmes were in progress at both Comesa and African Union levels, focusing on capacity building and legal reforms necessary for seamless trade.

By Blessed Ndlovu and Ashton Ndakusiya Sep. 13, 2024

ZNCC joins fresh push to drive intra-African trade

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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

Currency crisis piles more misery on fragile economy

So, the price also in USD has doubled in the shops, because shops are forced to use the official rate. Again, USD inflation is increasing at a faster rate.”

By Ashton Ndakusiya Sep. 20, 2024

Currency crisis piles more misery on fragile economy

First Mutual sees red in 2024 H1

The loss was from a profit after tax of US$56,32 million over the 2023 comparative period.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Sep. 24, 2024

Fishing industry crying for robust strategies: Govt

Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development secretary Obert Jiri said Zimbabwe had a deficit of 45 000 metric tonnes against a demand of 60 000 metric tonnes of fish annually.

By Blessed Ndlovu and Ashton Ndakusiya and Chantay Ruswa Sep. 24, 2024

Fishing industry crying for robust strategies: Govt

OMZ teach religious leaders to pool resources to form capital fund

A capital fund is a pool of financial resources set aside for specific purposes, usually for long-term investments, acquisitions, or infrastructure projects.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Sep. 29, 2024

OMZ teach religious leaders to pool resources to form capital fund

CIPR, IPRCZ partner for PR excellence

The British-based CIPR is the world’s only “Royal Chartered” professional body for public relations practitioners with over 11 000 members.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Oct. 1, 2024

Cattle die, livelihood activities limited as water challenges persist: Fews Net

In its food security update for September, FewsNet said the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Phase 3 crisis was now widespread throughout the country.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Oct. 3, 2024

Cattle die, livelihood activities limited as water challenges persist: Fews Net

WestProp takes huge profit hit with 83% drop

The drop is from a profit after tax of US$25,14 million earned in the comparative 2023 period.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Oct. 6, 2024

WestProp takes huge profit hit with 83% drop

Mbare's heart stands still: fire ravages local marketplace, leaving vendors in despair

According to eyewitnesses, the fire may have been caused by cigarette smokers who sell sweeping brooms in the market.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Oct. 9, 2024

Mbare's heart stands still: fire ravages local marketplace, leaving vendors in despair

Upgrade informal market structures, govt urged

Viset said the government should take action to ensure that proper modern market structures are erected in Mbare and other fire-prone areas like the furniture market in Glen View Area 8.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Oct. 10, 2024

Upgrade informal market structures, govt urged

Realtors, land experts call for comprehensive master plan for Harare

Machibaya suggested considering an employee or outsourcing scheme in town planning and master plan development based on global best practices.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Oct. 14, 2024

Realtors, land experts call for comprehensive master plan for Harare

Bridgefort Capital to abandon ZSE for VFEX

Prior the VFEX listing, the firm will allot 84 615 385 Class A preferred shares to the placement agent to unlock capital for the Class A portfolio as and when required.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Oct. 27, 2024

Bridgefort Capital to abandon ZSE for VFEX

Mbare informal traders pick up the pieces after fire incident

Thus, microinsurance is appropriate for the low and irregular-income market in respect to cost, terms and conditions, coverage and delivery mechanisms.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Oct. 28, 2024

Mbare informal traders pick up the pieces after fire incident

‘Fintechs have potential to propel economy’

Fintech platforms have been transforming Zimbabwe’s financial landscape in recent years by offering innovative digital solutions for financial transactions.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Oct. 29, 2024

‘Fintechs have potential to propel economy’

TIMB targets 300 million kg in 2025

TIMB said these initiatives not only reduced the cost of production at the farming level, but also improved the grassroots tobacco farmer’s livelihood.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Oct. 31, 2024

Zeco revenue up in Q3

MGI noted that the firm’s balance sheet created material uncertainties over future operating results and cash flows.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Nov. 6, 2024

‘Zim economy among the least free globally’

Speaking at the launch of the the country’s audit in Harare on Wednesday, McMahon said countries with economic freedom experienced an increased gross domestic product (GDP).

By Ashton Ndakusiya and Lee Musaidzi Nov. 8, 2024

‘Zim economy among the least free globally’

Farmers cull pigs as feed crisis deepens

The pig industry, which relies heavily on grains for feed, has been hit hard.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Nov. 15, 2024

Farmers cull pigs as feed crisis deepens

Think-tank sees ‘disillusionment, unrest’ as Zim falters on currency

The country’s sound money rating, on a scale of 1 to 10, was barely above 1 between 2000 to 2021.

By Tatira Zwinoira and Ashton Ndakusiya Nov. 15, 2024

Think-tank sees ‘disillusionment, unrest’ as Zim falters on currency

NBS pledges continued support for SMEs

Speaking during the SME fund launch yesterday, NSSA acting general manager Charles Shava said they were committed to funding SMEs through NBS.

By Blessed Ndlovu and Ashton Ndakusiya Nov. 16, 2024

NMBZ turns to Rabobank for agric financing

Zimbabwe is becoming increasingly exposed to climate risks with the country recording one of its worst droughts in 40 years during the 2023/24 agricultural season.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Nov. 19, 2024