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3 mins ago | April 26, 2024

Zim reforms could impress creditors, Mthuli

Martin Kadzere Zimbabwe has made remarkable strides in implementing reforms necessary for resolving its debt and arrears ...

ZITF to morph into a US$300m ‘Smart City’ oasis

Business Writer The Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) Company has set the stage for a transformative ambitious ...

Zim flips the switch on renewables with historic 500MW solar project

SkyPower and the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) last week signed Power Purchase ...

Leverage value chains to tap into AfCFTA gains

Sikhulekelani Moyo SMALL to medium enterprises (SMEs) should actively participate in both local and regional value ...

Power supply remains major threat to business viability

Nelson Gahadza Power supply in developing countries, Zimbabwe included, has become a severe headache for businesses and ...

1 day ago | April 24, 2024

Discussions on ZiG fuel purchase ongoing – RBZ

Zimbabweans may soon be able to purchase fuel using the new Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe ...

Govt still considering re-submitted Harare City Council budget

The Ministry of Local Government, Public Works and Rural Development is still considering the re-submitted Harare City ...

3 days ago | April 22, 2024

Victoria Falls Hotels see boost in easter occupancy, tourism ...

Business Writer The Hospitality Association of Zimbabwe (HAZ) has confirmed that Victoria Falls hotels reached a 58 ...

Zimbabwe seeks bridge loan to address debt burden

Business Writer Zimbabwe is currently in negotiations with financial institutions to secure a bridge loan of up to US$2 ...

IMF SDRs not abused -RBZ Governor

Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor, Dr John Mushayavanhu, says on Wednesday part of the US950 million Special ...

6 days ago | April 19, 2024

Zimbabwe mobile profits fall, putting network quality at risk

Business Writer Mobile network operators in Zimbabwe saw a decline in profits in 2023, which together with power outages ...

RBZ sharpens tools to monitor, evaluate policies

Martin Kadzere This week, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) announced a new initiative to improve the monitoring and ...

Engineering sector laments tough operating environment

Enacy Mapakame The Engineering, Iron and Steel (EIS) sector has bemoaned the tough operating environment which has seen ...

Fitch projects 3pc growth, lower than Treasury, AfDB and World Bank

Tapiwanashe Mangwiro Fitch Solutions paints a sobering picture of Zimbabwe’s economic landscape, emphasising its ...

Firms call for supportive framework to ensure new currency’s success

Nelson Gahadza Some companies say the success of recent monetary measures by the Central Bank will be dependent on ...

1 week ago | April 16, 2024

Crackdown on smuggled clothes to boost local industry as Zim ...

Business Writer As part of efforts to meet African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) regulations, the government will ...

ZSE bridges knowledge gap: New programme prepares companies for ...

Francis Gakanje The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) has embarked on a prospective issuer training programme aimed at ...

Zimbabwe Stock Exchange lukewarm on ZiG currency debut

Business Writer The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) witnessed subdued activity last week to Friday 12 of March following ...

Willing buyer will seller forex market to dissipate parallel ...

Business Writer The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor, Dr John Mushayavanhu, in his latest Monetary Policy ...

1 week ago | April 15, 2024

Zimbabwe eyes debt relief at IMF spring meetings

Francis Gakanje Zimbabwe will seek to engage its creditors during the upcoming International Monetary Fund (IMF) spring ...