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IMF warns Zimbabwe over debt arrears

Economists, however, warn that achieving that growth based on better commodity prices and agricultural activity may prove difficult as the economy faces deflation.

By Tatira Zwinoira Apr. 27, 2025

US markets rally amid trade hopes, but volatility and risk premiums remain elevated

By Isaac Jonas Apr. 27, 2025

Intangible assets management for entrepreneurial success

By Farai Chigora and Tabani Moyo Apr. 27, 2025

ZiG annual inflation rate debuts at 85,7% as prices soar

Treasury, through Statutory Instrument (SI) 34 of 2025, recently repealed SI81A of 2024, which penalised anyone pricing goods or services above the official exchange rate.

By Tatira Zwinoira Apr. 27, 2025

The US.-China trade war: Market chaos, supply chain risks

China retaliated with 125% tariffs on American goods, effectively freezing bilateral trade.

By Isaac Jonas Apr. 20, 2025

The US.-China trade war: Market chaos, supply chain risks

Old Mutual investments into power projects yields 43MW

Zimbabwe has 1 600MW to 1 800MW renewable energy generation potential from mostly solar, followed by wind, biogas, and small hydropower energy.

By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Apr. 20, 2025

Old Mutual investments into power projects yields 43MW

Marketing strategy and entrepreneurial competitiveness

One way for the pan-African entrepreneurs to construct a marketing strategy is to put into action the following marketing strategic conceptual steps:

By Farai Chigora and Tabani Moyo Apr. 20, 2025

Marketing strategy and entrepreneurial competitiveness

The Highs and Lows of Prateek Suri: How Prateek Suri Became Richest Indian in Africa

But perhaps his greatest asset is his vision. Unlike others who extract and expor

By The Standard Apr. 13, 2025

The Highs and Lows of Prateek Suri: How Prateek Suri Became Richest Indian in Africa

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Zimbabwe gets huge UNDP boost for renewable energy

Rodriguez said given the region’s climate, countries such as Zimbabwe offered enormous potential for investments in renewable energy in addition to its demand for energy solutions.

By Donald Nyandoro Apr. 13, 2025

Zimbabwe gets huge UNDP boost for renewable energy

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Zimbabwe mulls ‘green’ bond to drive energy projects

The issue of funding constraints was topical at the conference and the creation of the special bond was included in the resolutions.

By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Apr. 13, 2025

Zimbabwe mulls ‘green’ bond to drive energy projects

Gloomy anniversary : US dollar suffocates the ZiG

The ZiG is being used to settle mostly minor transactions including utility and tax payments and a portion of civil servant wages.

By Ray Ndlovu Apr. 6, 2025

Gloomy anniversary : US dollar suffocates the ZiG

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Over taxation a threat to Zim’s telecoms industry, says deputy minister

He told Standardbusiness that government had made progress in fostering a competitive environment, but over taxation had detrimental effects on the sector’s sustainability.

By Lee Musaidzi Apr. 6, 2025

Over taxation a threat to Zim’s telecoms industry, says deputy minister

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Zida decries low capital inflows

He acknowledged that a significant barrier to attracting investment was Zimbabwe’s negative perception.

By Lee Musaidzi Mar. 30, 2025

Commodity trade experts urge government, farmers to collaborate

Food Crop Contractors Association chairperson Graeme Murdoc said an opportunity for the two sides to find each other needed to be created.

By Blessed Ndlovu Mar. 30, 2025

Commodity trade experts urge government, farmers to collaborate

Digital marketing and entrepreneurship

Businesses can understand their audience, track conversions better, and make decisions based on data with the assistance of these technologies.

By Farai Chigora and Tabani Moyo Mar. 23, 2025

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Why Zimbabwe’s big industries are in trouble

Zimbabwe has a power deficit of nearly 1 600 megawatts.

By Tatira Zwinoira Mar. 23, 2025

Why Zimbabwe’s big industries are in trouble

What’s performing well? Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway and Gold shine amid uncertainty

This technically means the SPX is in a correction territory, which is a drop of at least 10% but not more than 20% which becomes a bear marker.

By Isaac Jonas Mar. 23, 2025

What’s performing well? Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway and Gold shine amid uncertainty

Ipec decries paltry pension contributions

Some pensioners are receiving as little as US$60 pension payouts despite the cost of living being estimated at least US$500 a month.

By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Mar. 23, 2025

Ipec decries paltry pension contributions

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Zim local authorities sink US$1 billion in five years.

Starlink has rolled out the beta version of a direct-to-cell system, with the firm planning for a full rollout globally depending on the success of this soft launch.

By Blessed Ndlovu Mar. 16, 2025

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Zim local authorities sink US$1 billion in five years

The Auditor General’s Office also regularly flags procurement as one of the major source of revenue leakages for local authorities and the government.

By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Mar. 16, 2025

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Zimbabwe’s power crisis adds to business’ woes

Zesa said it would be commencing maintenance work at the Hwange power station’s Unit 7 beginning last Sunday until March 29.

By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Mar. 9, 2025

Zimbabwe’s power crisis adds to business’ woes

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Zimbabwe’s platinum production declines by 9%

As the world’s third-largest platinum producer, Zimbabwe plays a crucial role in the global supply of the mineral.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Mar. 9, 2025

Zimbabwe’s platinum production declines by 9%

Business continuity and entrepreneurship

It involves tactics for maintaining communication with customers and shareholders, as well as safeguards for employees, information, infrastructure, and other critical resources.

By Farai Chigora and Tabani Moyo Mar. 2, 2025

Business continuity and entrepreneurship

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TSL’s US$25m deal for Nampak acquisition in advanced stage

At the end of the period, the group just had US$1, 03 to every dollar of short-term debt, leaving the firm dangerously close to becoming illiquid.

By Tatira Zwinoira Mar. 2, 2025

TSL’s US$25m deal for Nampak acquisition in advanced stage

Cross border traders push for affordable licenses

The organisation has since made several suggestions on how the authorities should implement policies that could encourage compliance rather than tax evasion.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Mar. 2, 2025

Cross border traders push for affordable licenses

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Diasporans weigh in on escalating Zanu PF infighting over Mnangagwa’s succession

Outspoken Zanu PF central committee member, Blessed Geza, a war veteran went as far as calling on Mnangagwa to step down.

By Silas Nkala Mar. 2, 2025

Diasporans weigh in on escalating Zanu PF infighting over Mnangagwa’s succession

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Zida courts investors to tackle power deficit

The country’s weak energy generation is due to a lack of capital, cumbersome regulatory processes, and climate change.

By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Feb. 23, 2025

Zida courts investors to tackle power deficit

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TIMB sets new pricing model ahead of tobacco selling season

In the past tobacco farmers have faced many challenges such as delayed payments, price volatility and illicit trading.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Feb. 23, 2025

TIMB sets new pricing model ahead of tobacco selling season

Business development and entrepreneurship

This strategy outlines the objectives, the target audience for the company, and how they will be reached — whether through advertising or new product development.

By Farai Chigora and Tabani Moyo Feb. 23, 2025