‘Byo industry revival vital’
Bulawayo Bureau THE revival of Bulawayo industries is critical towards achieving national economic growth targets under the Government’s new blue-print, the Transitional Stabilisation Programme (TSP),...
View ArticleGold steadies
Gold prices were steady yesterday, having touched a fresh five-month peak early in the session, as the dollar weakened after a soft US jobs report fuelled speculation that the Federal Reserve may stop...
View ArticleSA rand under pressure
Weaker global growth, market volatility and the political climate are the biggest issues affecting the rand, according to a Bloomberg poll. The survey, released yesterday, captured the opinions of...
View ArticleSecurities Act review boon for capital markets
Enacy Mapakame Business Reporter Proposed amendments to the Securities and Exchange Act will enhance the country’s capital markets, unlock value as well as enhance investor protection, stakeholders in...
View ArticleEconomic policies must empower youths: Mthuli
Michael Tome Zimbabwe should implement economic policy measures that empower youths to derive economic contribution that harnesses its demographic dividend, Finance and Economic Development Minister...
View ArticleSA rand rebounds
South Africa’s rand opened firmer yesterday, clawing back the previous session’s heavy losses, with investors buying the currency cheaper ahead of mining and manufacturing data and other economic data...
View ArticleGold inches higher
Gold prices edged higher yesterday, supported by hopes that the US Federal Reserve could pause its rate hike cycle sooner than expected and as the dollar slipped after the previous session’s rally....
View ArticleNational Clean-Up launch historic
The National Clean-Up launch was a historic day on the Zimbabwean calendar as the people of Zimbabwe from all walks of life took it upon themselves to make the environment clean, in all parts of the...
View ArticleNew mobile app to help tourists navigate Zim
THE Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) and local tourism services firm Accoleisure (Pvt) Limited have jointly launched a mobile phone application which they say will improve access to wi-fi hotspots...
View ArticleMinistry’s paltry allocation inadequate to revive industry
THE 2019 National Budget fails to adequately fund the industrialisation programme that would help revive Zimbabwe’s ailing economy after only $27,5 million was allocated to the Industry and Commerce...
View ArticleCommand agric farmers assured of 20m litres fuel per week
FARMERS taking part in the government-funded Command Agriculture programme will soon be getting 20 million litres of fuel per week, Energy deputy minister Magna Mudyiwa, told Parliament last week. BY...
View ArticleTrade Tops ED, Diplomats Meeting
By Farirai Machivenyika THE President yesterday urged diplomats to promote trade between Zimbabwe and the various countries they are stationed in, as part of Government’s new thrust in diplomacy. The...
View ArticleHeavy Rains Time to Plant, Farmers Told
By Elita Chikwati Senior Agriculture The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) yesterday said the skies should start clearing tomorrow after heavy rains and thunderstorms that were experienced in...
View ArticleDoctors Praised for Calling Off Strike
By Walter Nyamukondiwa Mashonaland West Bureau — Government has welcomed the move by most doctors to return to work to give ongoing negotiations a chance saying efforts were being made to address...
View ArticleWorldRemit Partners BancABC to Boost Cash Based Remmitances
Just in time for the festive period WorldRemit customers in over 50 countries can now make fast, secure and low-cost money transfers to anyone in Zimbabwe in a partnership with BancABC at any of the...
View ArticleKaro finalises exploration exercise
Ishemunyoro Chingwere Business Reporter KARO Resources is finalising the resource exploration and quantification programme at its mining site for the $4,2 billion platinum investment as per promise to...
View ArticleEcobank gives back to society
ECOBANK Zimbabwe officials have invested thousands of dollars back into the community in line with the pan-African financial institution’s philosophy. The bank’s staffers recently spent a day at...
View ArticleArt revenue up 40pc
Enacy Mapakame Business Reporter Amalgamated Regional Trading (ART) revenue for the full-year to September 30, 2018 rose 40 percent to $46,9 million on increased demand and improved production output...
View ArticleAurex revises pricing structures
Africa Moyo Senior Business Reporter JEWELLERY consumers are warming up to Aurex (Pvt) Limited’s new pricing structure of 70 percent foreign currency and 30 percent RTGS, bond notes or mobile money,...
View ArticleArt revenue up 40pc
Enacy Mapakame Business Reporter Amalgamated Regional Trading (ART) revenue for the full-year to September 30, 2018 rose 40 percent to $46,9 million on increased demand and improved production output...
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