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Zimbabwe fights a losing battle against illegal Chinese plastics

Global Press Journal collected samples from Colour Maximal and independently tested them. All samples were thinner than the required 30 microns.

By Linda Mujuru Mar. 5, 2025

Zimbabwe fights a losing battle against illegal Chinese plastics

How African MSMEs are decolonising manufacturing

A large measure of MSME-driven value addition is in the hands of youth and women.

By Charles Dhewa Mar. 5, 2025

How African MSMEs are decolonising manufacturing

UK ‘falling short’ in fight against rise of superbugs resistant to antibiotics

Superbugs are on the rise in the UK and the government is failing in its efforts to tackle them, ministers have been warned.

By The Guardian Feb. 26, 2025

UK ‘falling short’ in fight against rise of superbugs resistant to antibiotics

ZimLoan: Youths borrow, run away from the new ‘mother’ in town

In Zimbabwe, the economy is being rough on the youths, casting a long shadow of uncertainty, but the young population has found solace on tough days.

By Evans Mathanda Feb. 8, 2025

ZimLoan: Youths borrow, run away from the new ‘mother’ in town

InnBucks forges ahead with customer-centric initiatives

She acknowledged the operational challenges impacting the company’s performance, such as inflation, changing consumer spending habits and the drought influenced by El Niño.

By Blessed Ndlovu Jan. 13, 2025

InnBucks forges ahead with customer-centric initiatives

Gum disease — plaque control and risk factors

Gum disease is a broad word that includes periodontitis and gingivitis, two separate conditions.

By Patience Matambo Jan. 10, 2025

Gum disease — plaque control and risk factors

High interest rates choke microfinance sector

This decision aims to foster price and exchange rate stability in the economy.

By Lee Musaidzi Dec. 13, 2024

High interest rates choke microfinance sector

Microfinance sector must innovate: Banker

The banker’s call to action resonated deeply with attendees, as he highlighted the importance of adapting to the ever-changing landscape of the financial services sector.

By Lee Musaidzi Dec. 11, 2024

Microfinance sector must innovate: Banker

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