April 17
Zimbabwe: Investor Return, Testimony to Re-Engagement Efforts
The Zimbabwean economy has been growing rapidly during the Second Republic with the revamped open-door investment policy being one of the most important reasons, especially for… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Natfoods Seeks to Empower Rural Youths
Zimbabwe's largest food manufacturer, National Foods (NatFoods), has invested US$30 000 into an egg layer project through its stockfeeds division, as part of efforts to empower… Read more »
Zimbabwe: No More Business As Usual - RBZ Chief
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Dr John Mushayavanhu has announced a significant shift in the central bank's approach towards rebuilding confidence in the bank's policies,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Improving Welfare of Soldiers Top Priority for Zna
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Zimbabwe: Government Urges Motorists to Exercise Extreme Caution On the Roads
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) and the Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID) will conduct joint enforcement operations on the country's roads in an effort to ensure that… Read more »
April 16
Zimbabwe: Govt Commits to Empower Women
imbabwe is committed to empowering women in all sectors of the economy, including agriculture, mining and manufacturing, Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Effective Action Needed to Tame Black Market
The foreign currency black market in Zimbabwe can be a major nuisance, and can, as it has done in the past, distort economic dealings and open opportunities for those who wish to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Stable Currency Crucial for Manufacturing Sector Growth
In the complex web of economic progress, the manufacturing sector is fundamental, serving as a pivotal force that converts raw materials into products essential for driving… Read more »
April 11
Zimbabwe: Muswere Calls On Media to Support Zim's New Currency
The successful adoption of Zimbabwe's new currency Zimbabwe's Gold ( ZiG) , is hinged on the positive coverage given by media practitioners, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting… Read more »
April 10
Zimbabwe: ZSE Re-Bases Indices On Currency Changes
The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) has re-based indices following the introduction of the new structured currency Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), as espoused in the 2024 Monetary Policy… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt to Construct Minerals Value Addition Plants
The first phase of the construction of the Mines to Energy Industrial Park in Mapinga will begin in June as the Government steps up the minerals value addition and beneficiation… Read more »
East Africa: East Africa Mulls Us Dollar Securities to Cushion Investors
East African stock market chief executives are considering a policy shift to allow them to issue debt instruments in hard currency to open competition with commercial banks over… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimdollar Remains Legal Tender Until Month-End - RBZ
The Zimbabwe dollar remains legal tender for all domestic transactions until April 30, when the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) notes and coins will come into circulation, the Reserve Bank of… Read more »
Southern Africa: Zimbabwe to Maximise On Oil Discovery
Zimbabweans will be the primary beneficiaries of the recent oil and gas discoveries in Muzarabani and to this end, the Second Republic is in the process of establishing mechanisms… Read more »
April 05
Zimbabwe: Zim Holds 2,5t Gold, U.S.$300m Cash Reserves
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April 04
Zimbabwe: U.S.$103m Windfall for Tobacco Farmers, As U.S.$4, 99 Price Ceiling Breached
FARMERS' earnings from tobacco sales continue on an upward trajectory recording a 75 percent increase from US$59 million earned by Day 13 in the 2023 marketing season to US$103… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Geo Pomona, Ghanaian Firm Exchange Notes
A delegation from Geo Pomona Waste Management company has flown to Ghana to exchange notes with another waste management firm, Jospong Group, with a focus on sharing best… Read more »
April 01
Zimbabwe: Zim Targets U.S.$60bn Tobacco Industry
Zimbabwe is aiming to create a US$60 billion tobacco industry by 2028 through increased value addition of the golden leaf. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Outcry Over Pollution in Hwange
Residents in the coal mining town of Hwange are concerned about continuous environmental pollution by firms in the area. Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Ministers Discuss Labour Market Issues
Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister, July Moyo last week joined his regional counterparts at a SADC Ministerial meeting held in Lubango, Angola to discuss pressing… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Motsepe Might Join U.S.$2,9bn Vivendi Bid for Multichoice
South African billionaire, Patrice Motsepe, is in talks with Vivendi SE's Canal+ to team up for a multibillion-dollar bid for broadcaster MultiChoice Group, as per sources familiar… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Herentals Bank On Underdog Tag
WinlessESS Herentals College will be hoping to exploit the underdog tag when they face Castle Lager Premier Soccer League leaders, FC Platinum at Rufaro this afternoon. Read more »
Zimbabwe: SMEs Now Contributing U.S.$8,6bn to GDP
Small and medium enterprises in Zimbabwe now contribute in total more than US$8,6 billion to the gross domestic product and employ 4,8 million people full-time, Women Affairs,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Three Hospitals Under Construction in Southern Region
Three hospitals in the southern region of Zimbabwe, including Thorngrove Infectious Diseases Hospital in Bulawayo, have been equipped with 10-colour GeneXpert machines to assist in… Read more »
April 02
Zimbabwe: Relief for Kenyan Economy As Inflation Falls
Kenya's economy continues to experience some relief as its inflation fell in March. In February, the country's inflation hit a 23-month low of 6,3 percent. Its inflation has fallen… Read more »