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Unpacking the complex tapestry of global macroeconomic dynamics

Economic decisions made thousands of miles away can result in immediate repercussions for local communities.

By Lovemore Nyawo Apr. 6, 2025

Unpacking the complex tapestry of global macroeconomic dynamics

Banks shy away from African payment platforms

PAPSS offers a cost-effective solution for businesses to conduct transactions in local African currencies, promoting economic integration and cooperation across the continent.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Mar. 21, 2025

Banks shy away from African payment platforms

AfCFTA's implementation uneven: Mthuli

Ncube called for the global financial architecture to be reformed to make it responsive to the needs of the continent and other developing countries in general.

By Business Reporter Mar. 17, 2025

AfCFTA Association of Commodity Exchanges annual conference dates set

Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development minister Anxious Masuka will headline the event as the guest speaker.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Mar. 14, 2025

AfCFTA Association of Commodity Exchanges annual conference dates set

SADC PF training highlights challenges, opportunities within African trade

Speaking on the second day of the workshop on Wednesday, Hartzenberg explained that intra-African trade remains low, accounting for only 15-16% of Africa’s total exports.

By Moses Magadza Feb. 20, 2025

SADC PF training highlights challenges, opportunities within African trade

’Barriers to trade holding back Zim’s economic performance’

Kadenge praised the recent launch of the Zimbabwe Economic Freedom Audit, describing it as a valuable framework for guiding policy reforms.

By Ashton Ndakusiya Nov. 27, 2024

’Barriers to trade holding back Zim’s economic performance’

SMEs have high expectations for national budget amid AfCFTA rollout

Scheduled for December 4, 2024, at HIT, the seminar aims to analyze the relevance of the 2025 budget in the context of SME growth, formalization, and sustainability.

By Staff Reporter Nov. 26, 2024

SMEs have high expectations for national budget amid AfCFTA rollout

Soaring costs threaten Zim’s position in US$3tln trade bloc

Mining industry leaders said electricity tariffs of up to USc19/KWh had compounded the sector’s overheads.

By Freeman Makopa Oct. 18, 2024

Soaring costs threaten Zim’s position in US$3tln trade bloc

Japanese firms keen on AfCFTA success

AfCFTA, a free trade area expected to lift 100 million Africans out of poverty, is the world’s largest trading bloc since the establishment of the World Trade Organisation.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Aug. 23, 2024