Zimbabwe: 'Militarisation Worse in Post-Mugabe Era'

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has used the military to infringe on the rights of Zimbabwean citizens and the media, far more than his late predecessor, Robert Mugabe, a fresh report… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Salaries Scam Rocks Health Ministry

THE profligate President Emmerson Mnangagwa administration is spending millions of dollars per month on double salaries and allowances for senior officials in the Ministry of… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Minister Chitando Dragged to Court in Row Over Gold Mining Claims

A local mining company, Earthrow Investments (Pvt) Ltd has petitioned the High Court seeking an order barring another mining company called Pahasha Somalia Mining Syndicate, from… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Fires Top Judge

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has fired Supreme Court judge Justice Francis Bere on the recommendation of a tribunal set up to probe his suitability to continue in office following… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Industry Demands Action Against Wasteful Officials

ZIMBABWE's businesses this week applied fresh pressure on government to end profligacy, saying unchecked extravagancy in President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration had thrown… Read more »

Zimbabwe: IMF Lowers Country's GDP Growth Further

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Zimbabwe's economy will contract by 10,4% this year, much higher than its earlier prediction of 7,4%, but expects a rebound next year. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Hwange's Net Zero Natural Gas Plant a Game Changer

An actual game-changing eco-friendly technology is being implemented for Hwange Thermal Power Plant units 7 and 8 being built by top Chinese firm, Sinohydro. The US$1,1 billion… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Developing Election Observation Guidelines

The Southern African Development Community (Sadc) is developing election observation guidelines in the face of Covid-19 to address the potential risk of spreading the virus during… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimdollar Return - Chickens Are Coming Home to Roost

WAGE disputes, which include the standoff between President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government and teachers, are the culmination of a premature decision by government to re-introduce… Read more »

Zimbabwe: De-Listing Wave Hits Stock Exchange

Five counters have announced plans to de-list from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), precipitating fears that a new forex-denominated bourse planned for Victoria Falls could… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Unpacking Zim's Political Economy

It is the intention of every progressive government to pursue and fulfill the key macro-economic objectives of low unemployment, low inflation, a balance of payments surplus and… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Our Civil Liberties At Stake

Zimbabweans have lost their right to do, think and say what they want, which rights are enshrined in our constitution. Our constitution guarantees these rights as long as we enjoy… Read more »

Zimbabwe: From Desert to Business Hub - Dubai's Developmental Story

Dubai is the capital city of the Emirate of Dubai, which in itself is one of the seven emirates (states) that form the United Arab Emirates (UAE).The emirates are former British… Read more »

Zimbabwe: 'Rates Verdict Discourages Lending'

This week's decision by the central bank to keep rates unchanged will discourage banks from lending to the private sector, economic analysts said this week. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Covid-19 Impact On Auto Industry

Auto industry experts predicted that the coronavirus outbreak would make parts needed for repairs more difficult to find. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Why Has Food Production Not Improved Despite Govt Support?

THE importance of the agriculture sector to the Zimbabwean economy and the citizens' livelihoods cannot be overemphasised. According to the World Bank (2019), the agriculture… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Local Banks Reel Under a Severe Forex Drought

ZIMBABWEAN local banks could be headed for a crisis as they battle fixed and other costs against constrained revenues with most of them forking out in excess of US$12 million per… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Prioritise Locals Over Chinese Contractors for Benefit of Zimbabwe

KENYAN law professor Patrick Lumumba gets animated when he talks about China's rising influence on the African continent where governments get blinded by their fraternal ties with… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Business Climate Can Improve

AS the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) puts final touches on the infrastructure needed for operations of the Victoria Falls Securities Exchange (VFEX), investors await to see if… Read more »

Zimbabwe: It's Back to Basics for Zimbabwe Cricket

Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has made a big show of intent to rejuvenate and grow cricket in the country following the launch of the potentially explosive National Premier League (NPL)… Read more »

Africa: Has Africa's 11th Hour Escape From Poverty Finally Arrived?

Rich but poor. Poor but rich. It is unbelievable and ironic. This is the sad reality in Africa. Africa is resource-rich, but poor. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Covid-19 Restrictions Cripple Business

THE country's business sector bore the brunt of Covid-19 restrictions in the first half of the year with figures from the financials of some of Zimbabwe's biggest companies… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Vic Falls Stock Exchange, Opportunities for Change

LAST May, Finance minister Mthuli Ncube, announced a new and second bourse for Zimbabwe, the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX), which will trade exclusively in foreign currency. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Secz Set to Secure Monitoring System

THE Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SECZ) is on the verge of sealing a US$450 000 deal with a renowned oversees tech solutions firm for the purchase of the latest… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Compliance Deficit Blights Insurers

THE Insurance and Pensions Commission (Ipec) is concerned by the low level of compliance with statutory requirements by some entities in the industry, especially on issues… Read more »