Columnist / Bekithemba mpofu
Critical evaluation of the South Africa's 2025 Budget effect on the property market
The 2025 Budget presents a multifaceted impact on South Africa's property market, balancing fiscal stability, infrastructure development, and housing affordability with rising taxation, debt-servicing...Published: 14 Mar 2025 at 06:43hrs | 77 | by Dr Bekithemba Mpofu
Tackling Zimbabwe's property price surge
The Zimbabwean property market is facing significant challenges, marked by skyrocketing property prices that seem incongruous when compared to those in neighbouring South Africa.These challeng...Published: 24 Jun 2024 at 10:13hrs | 97 | by Dr Bekithemba Mpofu
Charting the optimal path for Zimbabwe's development REITs
This discourse delves into three principal governance models: the trustee-fund manager model, the board of directors approach, and the trustee-advisory board model.In the intricate landscape o...Published: 09 Jun 2024 at 09:13hrs | 2 | by Bekithemba Mpofu
Rejuvenating the Real Estate Market in Matabeleland, Zimbabwe: Strategies for Development and Competitiveness
Chief Real Estate Officer, Integrated Properties Zimbabwe, a nation with a storied history and a vibrant yet tumultuous economy, faces multifaceted chal...Published: 19 May 2024 at 20:58hrs | 52 | by Dr Bekithemba Mpofu
The journey of real estate investment trusts in Zimbabwe
In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of Zimbabwe's financial markets, real estate investment trusts (REITs) stand as formidable instruments for both capital growth and market participation....Published: 19 May 2024 at 15:39hrs | 51 | by Dr Bekithemba Mpofu
Remittances and FDI: Harmonizing Zimbabwe's economic strategies for sustainable growth
Zimbabwe's economy stands at a critical juncture, grappling with deep-seated challenges such as systemic unemployment, volatile currency fluctuations, and an uncertain business climate. Within this pr...Published: 18 May 2024 at 15:27hrs | 20 | by Dr Bekithemba Mpofu
Strategic Analysis of Zimbabwe's Monetary Policy and Its Implications on the Real Estate Sector
Introduction The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe unveiled a new monetary policy aimed at stabilizing the country's currency and economy. The policy focuses on ...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 09:17hrs | 10 | by Dr Bekithemba Mpofu
SA foreign minister Sisulu laughs as she donates to death squads
In a country where hospitals are not functioning, civil servants are paid paltry amounts and children are dropping out of schools it becomes ironic for any government to be prioritizing outsourcing te...Published: 13 Mar 2019 at 21:07hrs | 1 | by Bekithemba Mpofu
Fresh arrests as Ramaphosa jets in
MDC national spokesperson Jacob Mafume has been confined at ZRP Law and Order section for the whole day in the company of his attorney Advocate Bhatasara of Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights.T...Published: 11 Mar 2019 at 12:05hrs | | by Hon Bekithemba Mpofu
Treason craze hits military government
The military government today charged party Deputy Treasurer General and Kuwadzana East MP Hon Charlton Hwende with subverting a Constitutionally elected government.Most MPs including Hon Amos...Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 19:39hrs | 3 | by Hon Bekithemba Mpofu
Command injustice on Biti
Command injustice was today displayed when the court convicted and sentenced MDC Deputy National Chairperson Hon Tendai Biti for 'announcing results'.This is despite the fact that the court it...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 12:36hrs | | by Hon Bekithemba Mpofu
Dexter Nduna's extremist tendencies unacceptable
The MDC is concerned by the pattern of extremist statements by one Dexter Nduna in parliament. The man is not supposed to be in parliament in the first place, he lost an election and benefited from ZE...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 10:18hrs | | by Bekithemba Mpofu
Mnangagwa out of touch, cruel and disrespectful
The military government has removed any doubt of its cruelty and lack of remorse when its front man Emmerson Mnangagwa appeared in a disgusting interview of France24.He displayed a clear misun...Published: 13 Feb 2019 at 08:50hrs | | by Hon. Dr. Bekithemba Mpofu
'Mnangagwa out of touch, cruel and disrespectful'
The military government has removed any doubt of its cruelty and lack of remorse when its front man Emmerson Mnangagwa appeared in a disgusting interview of France24.He displayed a clear misun...Published: 13 Feb 2019 at 06:37hrs | 1 | by Bekithemba Mpofu
Unrepentant Mnangagwa flies with expensive jet again
Mnangagwa has once again demonstrated his lack of care for the mounting economic woes in Zimbabwe.He once again flew in a hired Swiss Dreamliner which will cost the fiscus millions. When...Published: 09 Feb 2019 at 12:04hrs | 1 | by Bekithemba Mpofu
Increasing rape allegations a cause for concern
The past few days have seen a surge in allegations of state sponsored rape cases. Some of the women who were interviewed were followed, brutalized and arrested.These point out to institutions ...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 13:29hrs | 15 | by Dr. Bekithemba Mpofu Deputy National Spokesperson
ZANU plot against MDC officials exposed
The MDC is concerned by a concerted attempt to tarnish the image of the party creating conspiracy theories with a bid to arrest and persecute the leadership.In Gweru, trumped up charges agains...Published: 23 Jan 2019 at 13:01hrs | 1 | by Bekithemba Mpofu
Judge robs MDC, hides behind technicalities
An Electoral Court ruling which confirmed Dexter Nduna as the representative of Chegutu East,a constituency which he lost even by the hostile ZEC's own account is day light robbery. The j...Published: 22 Oct 2018 at 06:58hrs | | by Hon Bekithemba Mpofu, MDC Deputy Spokesperson
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