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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 | 24 | by Dr Bekithemba Mpofu
UN tells Zimbabwe to make changes to attract FDI
The United Nations (UN) has urged Zimbabwe to implement necessary changes to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) as global foreign assistance diminishes, moving away from quiet diplomacy. This adv...Published: 12 Oct 2023 at 06:41hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Report exposes double standards in Zimbabwe's reform drive
THERE have been double standards in Zimbabwe's hyped reform programme, a report by the United States (US) has noted, raising concern over land expropriations and undertakings to protect property right...Published: 15 Sep 2022 at 05:53hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Will Zimbabwe recover and benefit from the AfCFTA?
African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) came at the time when Zimbabwe is at the verge, struggling economically as seen with poverty elongated with COVID-19 dominating the society. AfCFTA is a pr...Published: 22 Jul 2021 at 09:37hrs | 3 | by Fifteen Theophelous
Govt delays bungle US$150m solar deal
A US$150 million solar power plant deal is facing collapse after prolonged bureaucratic delays frustrated the investor, who top government officials say is now considering pulling out and suing for lo...Published: 02 Jul 2021 at 19:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Put Zimbabwe first to help re-engagement efforts
IT is the role of the media to put Zimbabwe first when reporting to complement Government's re-engagement efforts meant to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). The media when disseminating...Published: 11 May 2021 at 06:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
The nexus between confidence and economic growth
A change in the Zimbabwean government in November 2017 was somewhat a confidence booster in the economy as the new administration announced business oriented policies and went on an overdrive to re-en...Published: 29 Apr 2019 at 08:45hrs | | by Victor Bhoroma
Zimbabwe targeting to process FDI approvals in hours
The establishment of the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) will capacitate the country to process foreign direct investment (FDI) approvals within a day, Finance and Economic Developme...Published: 18 Mar 2019 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Wisdom about investments in Africa
Africa is the market frontier for many investors. Competition in Africa is still bearable to many investors unlike China and India as the market has matured. Unlike Europe or South America, investing ...Published: 12 Mar 2019 at 12:58hrs | 3 | by Enos Denhere
Mnangagwa, Putin to meet
President Mnangagwa will meet the President of the Russian Federation Mr Vladmir Putin during his four-nation trip to Europe next week. The Zimbabwean leader is scheduled to visit Russia, Bela...Published: 12 Jan 2019 at 17:09hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Calls for diaspora vote at ZANU PF conference
The upcoming ZANU PF conference is a perfect stage for ZANU PF to demonstrate that it is reshaping and recreating itself into a modern party that is worth a sit at the table of global powerhouses....Published: 11 Dec 2018 at 11:08hrs | | by Fidelis Fengu
Mnangagwa's new political order
South African anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko and black consciousness icon once said, "It is better to die for an idea that will live, than to live for an idea that will die". President Mnangagwa o...Published: 26 Sep 2018 at 06:50hrs | 1 | by Keith Guzah
World Bank optimistic on Mnangagwa's new Cabinet
Bretton Woods institution, the World Bank says work outlined by the new Cabinet should determine the flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country, as investors are increasingly warming up ...Published: 17 Sep 2018 at 06:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to officiate at Buy Zimbabwe Summit
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to officially open the 8th Buy Zimbabwe Summit that will be held in Gweru starting tomorrow.Buy Zimbabwe is a lobby group that advocates procurement of loca...Published: 13 Jun 2018 at 08:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe needs rebranding to attract FDI'
ZIMBABWE needs to brand itself in order to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) as it faces stiff competition from other regional countries, an official from the Office of the President and Cabinet...Published: 11 Jun 2018 at 08:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
I am sorry Mr Chamisa, but my vote isn't yours
To begin with, I must applaud the MDC Alliance for coming up with a splendid document.It does take some effort and concern and obviously all the issues at the heart of the Zimbabwean are hard ...Published: 09 Jun 2018 at 15:40hrs | | by Radar
Public officials should fight corruption
Corruption can be defined as the misuse of public power for private benefit, involving underhand deals such as misappropriate of public funds.The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has vowed t...Published: 18 May 2018 at 16:02hrs | | by Chido Chikuni
'Leaders must always come from the people!'
Zanu-PF First Secretary and President Mnangagwa addresses delegates at the ruling party's manifesto and election campaign launch in Harare yesterdayAddress by the President and First Secretary...Published: 05 May 2018 at 14:02hrs | 17 | by Emmerson Mnangagwa
Zimbabwe needs policies which build Trust and attract FDI
Foreign direct investment (FDI) is an investment made by a firm or individual in one country into business interests located in another country. Generally, FDI takes place when an investor establishes...Published: 25 Apr 2018 at 14:50hrs | 5 | by Enos Denhere
Sibusiso Moyo rallies nation, Diaspora
THE responsibility to turnaround Zimbabwe's economic fortunes is vested in all Zimbabweans, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Dr Sibusiso Moyo has said.Addressing Zimbabweans re...Published: 22 Apr 2018 at 09:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Improved credit rating signals Zim's right direction'
STABILISATION of credit rating entails that Zimbabwe's risk profile has improved and the country now has an opportunity to secure fresh lines of credit and new investments, economists said yesterday....Published: 14 Mar 2018 at 06:03hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe targets $2,5bn investment approvals
Zimbabwe expects approved investment proposals to reach a record $2,5 billion this year, on the back of growing positive investor sentiment and interest following political changes that took place in ...Published: 31 Jan 2018 at 05:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe ups economic growth projections
Finance and Economic Planning Minister Patrick Chinamasa is optimistic Zimbabwe will meet its 4,5 percent economic growth projections for 2018, with a possibility of breaching the 6 percent mark. The ...Published: 27 Jan 2018 at 10:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe upbeat on Davos meetings
This week, world leaders, bureaucrats and leading global business people are meeting at the 48th session of the annual World Economic Forum from 23-26 January in the resort town of Davos-Klosters, Swi...Published: 26 Jan 2018 at 05:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa runs the rule on Cabinet
President Emmerson Mnangagwa will next week review his ministers' work since appointment late last year.Ministers are undergoing e-governance and rapid results training ahead of the review tha...Published: 21 Jan 2018 at 11:24hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to normalise relations with global partners
Government is in the process of reviewing current legislation and the processes around doing business in the country as it seeks to create mutually respectful relations with international trading part...Published: 15 Jan 2018 at 05:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
On Zimbabwe and the first post-Mugabe budget
Zimbabwe's Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Patrick Chinamasa, presented the first post-Mugabe era budget on 7 December 2017. The budget has received excellent reviews as has the two spee...Published: 17 Dec 2017 at 07:42hrs | | by Alfred Mthimkhulu PhD
Mnangagwa talks tough
IMPLEMENTATION of consistent policies, which has been the glaring missing link in the past, is required if plans set up by President Emmerson Mnangagwa are to succeed.President Mnangagwa, who ...Published: 26 Nov 2017 at 08:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans stash forex as economy sinks
IN recent weeks some financial institutions have announced they are further reducing limits for foreign card payments such as MasterCard, Visa Card and debit card settlements with some suspending the ...Published: 20 Oct 2017 at 07:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe lost $144 billion
ZIMBABWE has lost US$144 billion in potential revenue from the mining sector since 2009, largely due to a plethora of problems, among them a power supply crisis, punitive tax regime and investor fatig...Published: 27 Apr 2017 at 18:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Lets shun abuse and Rebuild our country Zimbabweans
Lets stand up as peace loving citizens and say no to corruption ,domestic violence and institutional abuse.Zimbabwe is now 37 years of age.If we want to accomplish great things, we must not only act, ...Published: 21 Apr 2017 at 18:33hrs | | by Enos Denhere
Around claims of a dying Zanu-PF
One question many of my readers pose and even criticise me for is taking contrary thoughts too seriously. I fully understand where my readers are coming from. We have become a virtual community of opi...Published: 19 Mar 2017 at 07:23hrs | 2 | by Nathaniel Manheru
Zimbabwe civil service cuts by 2018
GOVERNMENT will cut the civil service wage bill from 90 percent to 55 percent by 2018, a Cabinet Minister has said.Finance and Economic Development Minister Patrick Chinamasa said staff ra...Published: 11 Feb 2017 at 22:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
War Vets $500,000 demands false, malicious, says Mutsvangwa
Harare - Reports in local and social media stating that the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans association was demanding pay outs of $500,000 United States Dollars, among a plethora of oth...Published: 16 Nov 2016 at 11:09hrs | | by Khuluma Afrika
Zim government must allow people in diaspora to vote before trying to get their money-analyst
A political commentator Ngqabutho Mabhena has said the government of Zimbabwe must not try to lure Zimbabweans in the diaspora before it allows them to vote.At the moment the diaspora votes ar...Published: 29 Feb 2016 at 06:22hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Patrick Zhuwao on FDI - tyranny of the misinformed
There is appalling madness going on in Zimbabwe at the moment, the country has literally lost its socio-political and economic compass. Zimbabweans and the international community watch with astonishm...Published: 18 Feb 2016 at 23:57hrs | | by David Mutori and Justice Ben Paradza
Zanu-PF MP urges govt to invest on youth
Zanu PF MP Terence Mukupe has urged the government to invest much on the youth who are the future of the nation.Speaking in parliament Mukupe said there was a proposal that there is going to b...Published: 18 Dec 2015 at 06:11hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe has potential to build call centres to attract $100 million in FDI
CCAZ says Zimbabwe has the potential to build a call centre industry contributing $100 million in foreign direct investment (FDI). This comes after the call centre industry is on a rebound...Published: 03 Nov 2015 at 06:03hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Stop factionalism,' says Grace Mugabe
The First Lady, who is also the Zanu-PF Secretary for Women's Affairs, Dr Grace Mugabe has castigated those still engaging in factionalism in the party, warning that their clandestine actions will be ...Published: 08 Oct 2015 at 16:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe improves global competitiveness
Zimbabwe has moved seven places up on the Global Competitiveness ranking to position 124 from 131. This is highly linked to among other initiatives the country is pursuing to attract forei...Published: 05 Jun 2015 at 06:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's 5 grim realities
In the last three months there have been at least two articles by renowned academics outlining how Zimbabwe is either undergoing the 'politics of despair' or alternatively how our 'darkest hour ...Published: 26 Apr 2015 at 17:02hrs | | by Takura Zhangazha
Zimbabwe's FDI inflows stagnate at $400m
Foreign investors have failed to react to Zimbabwe's foreign investment attraction policies as the country's foreign direct investment figures last year stagnated at $400 million, the United Nations C...Published: 25 Jun 2014 at 19:08hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
MDC-T Statement on Indigenisation
Thursday, 29 May 2014Statement by the Alternative Minister for Industry and Commerce, Dr Tapiwa Mashakada on Indigenisa...Published: 29 May 2014 at 15:56hrs | 1 | by Dr Tapiwa Mashakada
Economy chokes Mugabe's Zanu-PF
In a bid to avert a looming economic crisis the ruling Zanu-PF government is launching a new economic offensive.Officials say in this fresh strategy, the ruling party will no longer be focused...Published: 13 May 2014 at 12:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
'MDC-T chaos spooks investors'
Veteran banker Nigel Chanakira says the leadership confusion in opposition party Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) will dampen investor confidence.The Zimbabwe Investment Authority chairman...Published: 04 May 2014 at 14:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ZCTU warns of retrenchments
THE Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has warned of more retrenchments as the country does not have investor-friendly policies.George Nkiwane, Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions preside...Published: 04 Oct 2013 at 04:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
MDC-T, Zanu-PF economic blueprints: Big on style, weak on form and substance
Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's MDC-T party last week launched its new economic blueprint, Jobs, Upliftment, Investment, Capital and the Environment (Juice) to succeed the Reconstruction Stabilisat...Published: 08 Jan 2013 at 12:14hrs | | by Clive Mphambela, The Independent
Zim trying to shake off the Pariah state image - Mashakada
HARARE - Zimbabwe's Economic Planning and Investment promotion minister, Tapiwa Mashakada has told delegates to the Euromoney Zimbabwe Investment Conference here in Harare that the two day indaba is...Published: 21 Mar 2012 at 07:59hrs | 1 | by Alois Sibanda
Zimbabwe fails to attract FDI inflows
ZIMBABWE continues to wobble in attracting Foreign Direct Investment, drawing in a mere US$250 million against US$55 billion that went into African economies last year, according to a research report....Published: 20 Mar 2012 at 21:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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