Mnangagwa rejects Mines Bill
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has returned the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill of 2015 to Parliament to have sticking issues addressed before he can sign it into law. BY BUSINESS REPORTER The...
View ArticleJames North projects 60% growth
JAMES North Zimbabwe, the largest producer of industrial protective wear and tarpaulins, projects output to increase well above 60% in 2018, buoyed by increased demand from the formal sector, currently...
View ArticleBulawayo hosts youth tourism conference
THE Zimbabwe Youth in Tourism (ZYT) is hosting a five-day conference in Bulawayo to market Brand Zimbabwe as well as engage in dialogue that will enhance youth business entrepreneurial skills. BY...
View ArticleAmtec expands to Vic Falls
AMTEC Motors (Amtec), a local automotive dealer specialising in vehicle sales, spare parts and accessories and vehicle servicing, says it has positioned itself for future growth, buoyed by strong...
View ArticleNcube to Launch Transitional Stabilisation Program Next Month
By Alois Vinga Finance and Economic Development Minister, Mthuli Ncube has earmarked the launch of his Transitional and Stabilisation program for this coming month. The envisaged economic blueprint...
View ArticleLow soya output stifles edible oils industry
ZIMBABWE’S edible oils sector says it remains viable inspite of intermittent stockouts, but faces challenges related to low soya output and a persistent shortage of foreign currency to maintain optimal...
View ArticleZimra, workers lock horns over lifestyle audits
ZIMBABWE Revenue Authority (Zimra) and its employees have clashed over loss control lifestyle audits after the board approved a policy which permits use of the audit findings as a basis for contract...
View ArticleGovt to Launch Transitional Economic Plan
By Africa Moyo and Michael Tome Government plans to launch a Transitional Economic Stabilisation Programme mid next month, which is expected to set the tone for the attainment of a middle-income...
View ArticleVoluntary disclosure in respect of Excise offences
What are the goods liable to Excise Duty? Excise Duty is levied principally on locally manufactured goods that are classified as excisable. These include alcoholic beverages, unmanufactured tobacco,...
View ArticleGold prices rise
Gold prices rose yesterday along with equities as the US dollar softened, with markets showing little worry over the latest escalation in the US-China trade war. Spot gold climbed 0,4 percent to $1...
View ArticleOil eases
LONDON. — Brent oil prices eased modestly yesterday but stayed near their highest level this year, supported by concerns that producers may fail to cover a supply shortfall once US sanctions on Iran...
View ArticleChoosing Job Evaluation System suitable for your organisation
A Job evaluation is a means of determining the relative value of jobs within an organisation using job evaluation methodology and tools. It is an assessment of the relative worth of various jobs on the...
View ArticleCouncil Constructing Primary School in Hobhouse
By Emmah Chinyamutangira Mutare City Council is constructing a primary school in Hobhouse high-density suburb of Mutare, a project estimated to be worth over $300 000. Mutare City Council public...
View ArticleEconet launches Cholera Crisis Fund
Business Reporter Econet Wireless Zimbabwe’s banking subsidiary Steward Bank, yesterday launched a $2 million National Cholera Crisis Fund that is meant to raise funds for the cholera crisis that has...
View ArticleBoom in Mine Entra bookings reflects growing business confidence
This year’s edition of the Mining, Engineering and Transport (Mine Entra) expo is already 93% booked, a sign of growing business confidence in the sector and strong international interest in doing...
View ArticleNicozDimond, Tristar merger commences
The directors of Tristar Insurance Company Limited (Tristar), a short-term insurance unit of First Mutual Holdings Limited (FML), have passed a resolution to seek the approval of the Minister of...
View ArticleGovt to improve diamond sector governance
MINES minister Winston Chitando says the national diamond policy, which is expected to improve the governance of the sector, is now “imminent”. BY FREEMAN MAKOPA The policy will be launched by...
View ArticleChrome producers engage MMCZ over pricing
SMALL-SCALE chrome miners have engaged the Mineral Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ) to adopt a market-based pricing system to cut out losses and nurse the sector back to viability. BY MTHANDAZO...
View ArticleGovt commits 1% of GDP to research
GOVERNMENT has committed 1% of gross domestic product (GDP) towards research and development (R&D) across all sectors of the economy, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said. BY MTHANDAZO NYONI...
View ArticleTake charge of your bills
Most water users unknowingly contribute to their own high water bills. It is very important for water users to practice water efficiency whenever they use the resource, be it in the home or in the...
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