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SMEs can contribute significantly to Zimbabwe's economic revival, says Minister Mutsvangwa

The 2025 Chartered Governance and Accountancy Institute in Zimbabwe (CGAIZ) annual conference opened today (September 18) in Victoria Falls with a powerful message from Hon. Monica Mutsvangwa, Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small an…

Published: 18 Sep 2025 at 18:10hrs | 17 | by Agencies

All is set for CGAIZ annual conference in Victoria Falls

The Chartered Governance and Accounting Institute in Zimbabwe (CGAIZ) annual conference is already drawing in delegates to Victoria Falls, where excitement is building ahead of tomorrow's official opening. Set against the breath-takin…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 16:36hrs | 215 | by Agencies

Fresh fire razes Glen View complex again

Barely three weeks after President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared the Glen View Area 8 Home Industry Complex a state of disaster, another fire has gutted part of the bustling market, leaving scores of traders reeling from fresh losses.The bla…

Published: 17 Aug 2025 at 18:42hrs | 545 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe repays US$176 million in external debt

The Zimbabwean government has made notable progress in repaying its external debt, with a total of US$176.28 million paid during the first six months of 2025, according to data released by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development.T…

Published: 10 Aug 2025 at 12:12hrs | 564 | by Staff reporter

Sandra Ndebele funds 11 solar powered boreholes

A total of 11 solar-powered boreholes have been drilled in Bulawayo's Nkulumane suburb to help alleviate the area's worsening water crisis, as residents in the high-density area continue to endure prolonged periods without running water.Th…

Published: 10 Aug 2025 at 12:06hrs | 441 | by Staff reporter

Costs push out horticulture farmers in Zimbabwe

The Horticulture Development Council (HDC) has expressed deep concern over escalating production costs in Zimbabwe's horticulture sector, warning that the trend is driving some farmers to consider relocating operations to neighboring Zambi…

Published: 10 Aug 2025 at 12:06hrs | 180 | by Staff reporter

Mr Sinkwa Partners with Ten Toes to Boost Junior Football in Bulawayo

Local bread brand Mr Sinkwa has partnered with international organisation Ten Toes Africa to support junior football development in Bulawayo.The initiative, which began in early June, involved coaching clinics across 12 primary schools, le…

Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 19:39hrs | 245 | by Staff Reporter

Stanbic Bank Beyond Borders: Empowering Zimbabwean Businesses for Regional Integration

Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe recently held a business breakfast - Beyond Borders Breakfast â€“ which marked a defining moment for Zimbabwean enterprises eyeing regional and international expansion.The high-level engagement brought together financ…

Published: 19 Jul 2025 at 09:38hrs | 287 | by Agencies

Stanbic Bank extends digital international payments offering

Harare, 21 May 2025 - Leading financial services institution, Stanbic Bank, has digitized its international payments facility for all its clients in line with its commitment to provide seamless, accessible, convenient, and secure banking s…

Published: 21 May 2025 at 19:56hrs | 735 | by Agencies

India reassures Zim collaboration, applauds Chiwenga

BULAWAYO - India's Ambassador to Zimbabwe, His Excellency Bramha Kumar appreciated Zimbabwe International Trade Fair's (ZITF) business to business arrangements and emphasised the growing interest of Indian businesses in the country's emerg…

Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 22:10hrs | 731 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole

Zim SMEs target technological transfer from India, cut import bill

The Zimbabwe Chamber of Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) has promised to invest in technology transfer, invest in the manufacturing sector and cut spending much on imports through their sector's contributions as learnt from a recen…

Published: 18 Mar 2025 at 18:17hrs | 351 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole

Mine workers around Gwanda chronicle cocktail of unfair labour practices

Mine workers in Matabeleland South have reported facing threats of illness, death from diseases, violations of their labour and human rights, and horrific living conditions during their work in mines.The mine workers, drawn from various mi…

Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 22:13hrs | 7 | by Stephen Jakes

Corporate Raiding Plot Unraveling: Nssa and RTG Directors Meet to Tackle Manipulation of Share Prices and Takeover Attempt

NATIONAL Social Security Authority (Nssa) and Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) directors and management executives are set to meet today to deal with the plot to take over the tourism and hospitality giant through destabilisation and manipulati…

Published: 25 Feb 2025 at 13:16hrs | 390 | by NewsHawks

Stanbic Bank provides scholarships for seven AU students

Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe is this year providing scholarships for seven students at Africa University, who were Last week presented by the bank with laptops and laptop bags to assist them with their studies.The scholarships, which cover tuitio…

Published: 24 Feb 2025 at 14:46hrs | 428 | by Agencies

Chiredzi SMEs complement Vision 2030, empower less privileged

Over a thousand members drawn from Chiredzi rural and urban districts operating micro, small to medium enterprises are complementing government efforts to attain upper-middle income economic status by the year 2030, with bulky businesses o…

Published: 22 Feb 2025 at 11:07hrs | 792 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole recently in Chiredzi

Haulin Quarry Mine boosts Bulawayo's construction sector with competitive prices

Bulawayo's business community has lauded Haulin Quarry Mine, located in Pumula North, for its competitive pricing in building materials, which has significantly impacted the region's construction sector. During a meeting held yesterday, bu…

Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 11:05hrs | 21 | by Mandla Ndlovu

ZIMRA Introduces PAYE Employee Management Module

Harare, Zimbabwe - The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has announced the launch of an Employee Management Module, under its popular TaRMS platform set to come into effect with the January 2025 PAYE Return.This new module aims to st…

Published: 03 Feb 2025 at 18:44hrs | 32 | by Agencies

Airlink to Resume Flights to Mozambique Following Diplomatic Intervention

JOHANNESBURG - South African airline Airlink is set to resume flights to Nampula, Mozambique, on Thursday morning after flights were abruptly canceled earlier this week.  The suspension came amidst legal and diplomatic challenges, but…

Published: 09 Jan 2025 at 08:43hrs | 1144 | by Staff Reporter

Illegal gold panners sneak into Vumbachikwe mine

PLUS or minus 100 Illegal gold panners reportedly sneaked into Vumbachikwe mine this week where about 38 of them have reportedly been arrested with cases pending in the courts.A local source revealed that the illegal miners were allegedly …

Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 13:02hrs | 584 | by Staff reporter

Ingwebu Breweries faces backlash for unpaid transporters as it invests in own trucks

Truck owners contracted by Ingwebu Breweries, a Bulawayo City Council-owned company, have complained of unpaid services. Some truckers claim they are owed thousands of United States dollars.The truckers allege that Ingwebu management is ho…

Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 14:02hrs | 1166 | by Stephen Jakes

NetOne Unveils OneBusiness Package: A Streamlined Communication Solution for Businesses of All Sizes

NetOne has unveiled the OneBusiness Package, a comprehensive communication solution designed to empower businesses of all sizes. This innovative package offers a range of features to enhance connectivity and streamline operations. From on-…

Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 10:15hrs | 701 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Manufacturing sector on the rise in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's manufacturing sector is experiencing a significant resurgence, with capacity utilization surging to 53.2 percent, driven by growth in food, tobacco, cotton, leather, timber, furniture, pharmaceuticals, paper, and packaging indus…

Published: 10 Jun 2024 at 14:03hrs | 363 | by Tonderai Ndoro

Stanbic Bank embarks on financial fitness workshops for SMEs

Harare, 10 April 2024 - Leading financial services institution, Stanbic Bank, has established a financial fitness academy aimed at equipping Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with the requisite skills to handle their finances and grow the…

Published: 10 Apr 2024 at 22:21hrs | 13 | by Agencies

New trade union formed

A NEW trade union Confederation of Zimbabwe Trade Unions has been formed to push for workers' rights across the country.Union leader Peter Mpofu said the union seeks to reduce tension between business and labour in order to maximize produc…

Published: 07 Dec 2023 at 08:23hrs | 84 | by Stephen Jakes

10 entrepreneurs make innovation challenge final list

Ten budding young entrepreneurs have made it through to the incubation stage of the third edition of the Value Creation Challenge, after a record 533 applicants this year, organisers said.This is the stage where they will be equipped with …

Published: 08 Nov 2023 at 14:20hrs | 48 | by Paul Ndou

Stanbic scoops three prestigious awards

Harare, 24 October 2023 - Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe scooped three prestigious awards - two at the Banks and Banking Survey sponsored by financial services institution, FCB and publishing company, Alpha Media Holdings - and one at the Contact C…

Published: 25 Oct 2023 at 20:39hrs | 47 | by Agencies

Caledonia Mining Corporation declares 14 cents dividend

Zimbabwe, October 2, 2023 - Caledonia Mining Corporation, a prominent global mining firm with operations in Zimbabwe, has declared a dividend of US$0.14 per share for the third quarter of its 2023 trading year.This dividend announcement, s…

Published: 03 Oct 2023 at 09:17hrs | 318 | by Staff Reporter

WATCH: Qoki women acquire coach

THE entrepreneurship drive of Qoki Zindlovukazi women continues to scale dizzy heights after they bought a luxury coach which is set to ply the Bulawayo-Harare route.The group comprising 30 women who are part of the 500-member Qoki Zindlov…

Published: 07 Jul 2023 at 08:08hrs | 584 | by Staff Reporter

Business of Arts seminar for SADC artists planned

Upcoming music and film label Zhomba Entertainment is set to host a Business of Arts seminar for artists which is meant to empower artists on the business side of the entertainment industry.The seminar is set to host artists from Zambia, Z…

Published: 03 Feb 2023 at 09:16hrs | 41 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Prophet Edd Branson nominated Businessman of the year

Harare based Clergyman and businessman Ambassador Edd Branson has been nominated as the outstanding businessman of the year at the Megafest top 20 business awards to be held on the 24 of November at the Rainbow Hotel in Harare. Below is a …

Published: 12 Nov 2022 at 13:06hrs | 44 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Jonathan Dube elected Chartered Governance & Accountancy Institute president

The head of Finance and Administration at the Competition and Tariff Commission, Mr Jonathan Dube, is the new president of the Chartered Governance and Accountancy Institute in Zimbabwe (CGAIZ).Mr Dube, who was previously one of the Instit…

Published: 16 Aug 2022 at 07:06hrs | 48 | by Agencies

RBZ gives Access Forex the greenlight on local transfers

THE country's fastest growing domestic and international money transfer platform Access Forex is back in the business of local remittances after a few days of suspension due to pending Exchange Control regulatory approvals.This comes after…

Published: 27 Apr 2022 at 18:38hrs | 56 | by Staff Reporter

Mnangagwa unleashes Financial Intelligence Unit on currency speculators

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reportedly instructed securocrats to work closely with the Financial Intelligence Unit to root out currency saboteurs.Sources privy to the Monday security briefs said the President made it very clear that c…

Published: 26 Apr 2022 at 16:24hrs | 42 | by Nkosana Maphosa

Mineworkers still suffering after 42 years of independence

ZIMBABWE  mine workers are still suffering and subjected to slavery 42 years after the country gained independence.This is said by the Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers Union (ZDAMWU) secretary-general Justice Chinhema in a…

Published: 21 Apr 2022 at 12:39hrs | 40 | by Stephen Jakes

Mine workers understate 46% wage increment

HARARE - NMWUZ - National Mines Workers Union Of Zimbabwe has vehemently rejected the 46 percent wage increment recently awarded the already financially struggling mineworkers by  COMZ - Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe and AMWUZ - Associ…

Published: 07 Mar 2022 at 06:25hrs | 49 | by Maxwell Teedzai

New appointments - as Union continues to breakdown gender stereotypes in mining sector

HARARE - End January 2022 saw NMWUZ - National Mine Workers Union of Zimbabwe appoint new executive members to assume roles in its NWAC - National Women Advisory Committee board, the Union President has revealed."As President and represent…

Published: 17 Feb 2022 at 06:32hrs | 54 | by Maxwell Teedzai

Chamisa supporters in court over 'Mnangagwa's dogs'

SIX MDC Alliance members appeared before a Harare magistrate yesterday facing charges of insulting police officers calling them President Emmerson Mnangagwa's dogs.Nobody Makoni (51), Batsirai Sora (33), Kudzai Sachiwo (27), Jacob Chigodor…

Published: 24 Nov 2021 at 09:07hrs | 55 | by Staff Reporter

How business phone services is advantageous in 2021

The technology that has come together with the evolution and rapid growth of the smartphone era has been rapidly shifting and advancing every day and aiding every aspect of the world. The same goes for business; smartphone services and ope…

Published: 06 Oct 2021 at 12:32hrs | 50 | by Staff Writer

Remote Work trending

Bulawayo - Remote work (also known as work from home [WFH] or telecommuting) is a type of flexible working arrangement that allows an employee to work from remote location outside of corporate offices. This boosts the digital economy.Is re…

Published: 04 Oct 2021 at 19:25hrs | 42 | by Enos Denhere Freelance Journalist

Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe, now trading as EcoCash Holdings Zimbabwe, in strong showing at ZITF

BULAWAYO - Diversified fintech giant Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe Limited, which is now rebranding as EcoCash Holdings Zimbabwe Limited, is exhibiting at this year's Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) where it has put up a state-of-the-…

Published: 21 Sep 2021 at 18:56hrs | 45 | by Agencies

Gain Cash and Carry employees speak out

Employees of the Bulawayo based Gain Cash and Carry have praised their employer for providing a safe working environment in the midst of the deadly COVID 19 pandemic. In an unsolicited interview on Monday, an employee of Gain Cash and Carr…

Published: 14 Sep 2021 at 13:38hrs | 66 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Zimbabwe young businessman launches Africa Billionaires Association

Zimbabwean young businessman and Founder of ZUETH Petroleum Ethan Moyo recently launched an African Billionaires Association (ABA) an African entrepreneurs network whose ultimate vision is to ease access to smart finance for its members, c…

Published: 08 Sep 2021 at 19:33hrs | 81 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Mineworkers demand US$600 pay per month

Mineworkers have demanded their pay base to be pegged at US$600 inclusive of their Covid 19 allowances.In a statement Zimbabwe Diamond Allied and Mineral Workers Union Secretary-general Justice Chinhema said as they are approaching the las…

Published: 07 Sep 2021 at 12:18hrs | 41 | by Stephen Jakes

20 richest investors on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange

Investors on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange have amassed staggering wealth since the start of the year owing to the strong pace of recovery in the country and renewed buying interest by local investors, which have pushed the joint valuation o…

Published: 29 Aug 2021 at 07:05hrs | 479 | by Mfonobong Nsehe

Firm records business breakthrough in Southern Africa

EZulu Foods has made inroads local and to parts of Southern Africa according to officials.The company produces, processes and retails natural and medicinal food, and officially started operating in September 2019.Firm manager Mthokozisi Ts…

Published: 29 Aug 2021 at 06:59hrs | 32 | by Stephen Jakes

Zimbabwe's energy sector potential and investments to drive agenda

With strong indications of oil and gas prospects in the Muzarabani Basin - along with extensive mineral wealth that could propel Africa's energy transition - Zimbabwe and its energy investment opportunities will be promoted at the upcoming…

Published: 27 Aug 2021 at 08:59hrs | 23 | by Stephen Jakes

New President for Mine Workers - Nomboka

HARARE: In the latest breaking news, Nomboka Javangwe Kurebwa has scooped the NMWUZ -  National Mine Workers Union of Zimbabwe's hottest seat to become Acting President, this reporter can reveal. "I'm humbled to be so highly elevated …

Published: 27 Jun 2021 at 10:47hrs | 27 | by Maxwell Teedzai

ICSAZ re-elects Taona Munzvandi as its president

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in Zimbabwe (ICSAZ) has re-elected as its president Taona Munzvandi, who is managing director of Daxilon Security and former chief executive of the Grain Marketing Board Pension Fun…

Published: 21 Jun 2021 at 17:49hrs | 29 | by Agencies

Access to NMBConnect now free on Econet lines

Econet customers can now access NMBConnect, NMB Bank's Digital Branch, free of data costs. This was announced today by NMB Bank chief executive Ben Washaya, who said work was underway to conclude a similar zero rating agreement with NetOne…

Published: 15 Jun 2021 at 13:40hrs | 34 | by Agencies

Questions to ask before starting a trucking company

For your information, when most people talk about starting a trucking business, they don't mean to become the operators themselves. It is a typically one-person controlled business that is divided into several branches. In other words, suc…

Published: 11 Jun 2021 at 13:08hrs | 27 | by Staff Writer

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