Regulatory costs chokes industry, hinders competitiveness: CZI
He bemoaned the pressure being exerted on the formal sector due to smuggled and counterfeit products that are dominating the market.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Dec. 12, 2024
Non-tariff barriers a major restraint to AfCFTA success
The specific market conditions prevailing in any given African country cultivate certain non-tarriff barriers to trade, which are unique to that geography.
By Raymond Mukosi
Aug. 23, 2024
‘Zim participation in AfCFTA provides access to 5 900 free tariffs lines’
He noted that there had been slow implementation of the building block approach to improve trade gradually within the region.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Jun. 14, 2024
‘Zim, DRC businesses must ride on trade policies’
He said local companies were already doing business with the DRC, with a significant increase in trade from US$32 million in 2018 to US$87 million in 2022.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Jun. 4, 2024
A third of Zim’s industry ready for AfCFTA: CZI
He said that companies noted that the cost of production was higher in Zimbabwe compared to other countries making local firms uncompetitive.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
May. 1, 2024
US expands investments in Africa, seals USD 14.2 bn in deals to counter Chinese influence
The US has adjusted its investment and trade strategies in regions affected by conflict.
By Dt Next
Dec. 19, 2023
A case for future economic planning
This requires growing the economy from the 2018 levels of about US$18 billion to US$65 billion by 2030.
By Victor Bhoroma
Sep. 29, 2023
Financial inclusion critical for African agriculture success
Nzenza said African farmers face difficulties in accessing credit, leading to a lack of investment in agricultural technologies.
By Freeman Makopa
Aug. 31, 2022
International trade: Zimbabwe must stake its claim
When the WTO was formed in 1995, it extended the scope of international trade to include services such as banking and insurance. In addition to ensuring free trade, WTO also adjudicates on trade disputes.
By The Standard
Jul. 27, 2022
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