March 04
Zimbabwe: All Set for Start of Dande Dam Construction
Work on constructing Dande Dam is imminent with everything now in place to start building the wall, as the Second Republic continues to walk its talk on the continuous development… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Solar Power Breaks Through, Expanding Fast
A LOT of solar power has been installed in Zimbabwe, but almost all of it is connected in isolation to single buildings providing back-up power for businesses and homes, or in some… Read more »
Zimbabwe: More Investors Flock to Masvingo
A team of executives from top South African firm Mohammed Investments yesterday flew into Masvingo on an investment scouting mission, as the province's profile as a leading… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Gets Plaudits for 2024 Borrowing Plan
The Zimbabwean Government's decision to release the 2024 Annual Borrowing Plan (ABP) has been met with positive reactions from analysts and other key economic actors, who see it as… Read more »
February 27
East Africa: East Africa to Plug Regional Electricity Gap
East Africa's electricity supply is set for a boost once the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) goes online. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Cost of Power Could Burn the Glitter Off Padenga
Listed diversified crocodile breeder, Padenga Holdings Limited, is expected to cash in on its gold operations, but the high cost of energy is seen as a huge stumbling block,… Read more »
Southern Africa: Zim Welcomes WTO Investment Agreement
Zimbabwe has welcomed the finalisation of the Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) Agreement that will enhance the capacity for developing and least developed countries to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: PSC Targets Recruiting 5 000 Teachers This Year
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Zimbabwe: Value Addition Increases Fruit Export Earnings 77pc
Export earnings from horticulture's fruit section rose 77 percent from US$2 million in 2022 to US$4 million last year, as the sector continued on a positive trajectory anchored on… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Natpharm Wins Vehicle Case
Former National Pharmaceutical Company operations manager, Mr Zealous Nyabadza, will now have to surrender the Toyota Hilux allocated to him for official use during his tenure of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mines Ministry in Safety Awareness Campaigns
Artisanal and small-scale miners are being trained on safety, health and environmental awareness by the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development so they adopt sustainable and safe… Read more »
Southern Africa: South Africa Urgently Needs a Debt Ceiling
A debt ceiling 'of around 64 percent of gross domestic product would be appropriate for South Africa, along with some unpopular decisions to get it down from the current 74 percent Read more »
February 26
Zimbabwe: VIC Falls Youths Launch New Digital Platform
Young people in Victoria Falls marked the National Youth Day celebrations in style by launching a digital platform that will help create a database for all skilled and unskilled… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Moves to Break Investment Hurdles
Zimbabwe has undertaken steps to streamline regulatory processes, dismantle bureaucratic hurdles, and fortify mechanisms for investor protection to achieve Vision 2030, Chief… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Man Jailed 7 Years for Vehicle Theft
Hiring a taxi and then stealing it, triggering the dismissal of the taxi driver, has earned Prosper Moyo (34) of Harare an effective seven years in jail. Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZB Launches Digital Transformation Innovation Hub
ZB Financial Holdings (ZBFH) has unveiled an innovation hub to drive the group's digital transformation journey, which will be instrumental not only in exploring and providing… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Construction Works Start At Zim Cyber City
Construction works at the state-of-the-art Zimbabwe Cyber City in Mount Hampden, just outside Harare, have started in earnest as the country braces for an unprecedented real estate… Read more »
Africa: Kwacha Africa's Best Performing Currency in 2024
Zambia's kwacha has emerged as the top-performing African currency against the US dollar this year, boosted by the central bank's aggressive monetary policy tightening. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Heroes Acre Access Roads Opened
Road infrastructure remains one of the key pillars to drive and support Zimbabwe's development towards economic stability, Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution… Read more »
February 23
Zimbabwe: Youth Entrepreneurship Driving Economic Growth
IN a development validating that youths play a significant role in growing the economy, experts have confirmed that the former produce about 100 commodities sold at mass markets… Read more »
February 21
Southern Africa: Zimbabwe Joins International Energy Forum
The International Energy Forum today announced that Zimbabwe has joined as a full member of the organisation, bringing the total number of member countries to 73. Read more »
February 22
Zimbabwe: Housing Project to Go Ahead
THE development of Muungwe Royal Estate, an uptown housing scheme in Rusape is proceeding well despite attacks by former Norton legislator Mr Temba Mliswa following a fallout with… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Global Group to Help Expand Power Grid
ZIMBABWE has become a full member of the International Energy Forum (IEF), with the organisation immediately declaring that it will work with Harare on the energy transition and… Read more »
February 21
Zimbabwe: Nigerians Fast Over Steep Food Prices
Several Nigerians in the northeastern state of Borno are refraining from food after their governor called for "divine intervention" over the country's grave economic and security… Read more »
South Africa: Brics States Ditch USD in 95pc of Trade
In a sign of growing de-dollarization efforts, Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa (Brics) have ditched the US dollar in 95 percent of their trade. Read more »