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2024 Mine Entra postponed
The 27th edition of the mining, engineering, and transport exhibition, Mine Entra, originally planned for July 17-19 in Bulawayo, has been postponed indefinitely. The decision to postpone was announce...Published: 06 Jul 2024 at 12:22hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
ZITF changes 2024 theme
THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) Company has changed the theme of this year's annual trade showcase.The exhibition will run from April 23 to 27 at ZITF Exhibition Centre in Bulaway...Published: 06 Apr 2024 at 08:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
19 countries confirm ZITF participation
ZIMBABWE International Trade Fair (ZITF) chairperson, Busisa Moyo, yesterday said 94,9% of exhibition space has been taken up with exhibitors from 19 countries having confirmed participation at this y...Published: 07 Mar 2024 at 05:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube wants all sanctions removed
THE piecemeal removal of sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by the United States has been described as a step in the right direction, although the country prefers to have the illegal embargo completely rem...Published: 06 Mar 2024 at 04:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Busisa Moyo imposter begs donations from business executive's colleagues
Busisa Moyo has warned family and friends to disregard a social message by a fraudster who has been soliciting for financial donations from his circle while pretending it was the renowned business exe...Published: 06 Feb 2024 at 07:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Hot spell forces firms to work night shifts
INDUSTRIAL manufacturing processes are being threatened by the high temperatures being recorded across the country, which affect the cooling systems for some critical machinery used by companies while...Published: 06 Dec 2023 at 05:03hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean outcry over Zesa power tariff increase
The Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ) has criticized the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) for increasing power tariffs in US dollars, stating that there is no justif...Published: 31 Oct 2023 at 05:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Stakeholders brainstorm over Bulawayo industry revival
The revival of industrial activity in Bulawayo is contingent upon resolving the city's water supply issues, according to stakeholders.Many companies in Bulawayo have closed or relocated due to...Published: 02 Oct 2023 at 06:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt departments warned for dumping Zimdollar
Finance and Economic Development secretary George Guvamatanga has warned government departments to desist from giving preference to clients paying for services in US dollars as opposed to local curren...Published: 29 May 2023 at 06:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo issues a warning
EXILED former cabinet minister, Jonathan Moyo has warned that the recent threats by Finance minister Mthuli Ncube to crack down on businesses over price hikes will only worsen the already dire situati...Published: 29 May 2023 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
EU, UK, US presence at ZITF excites Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa on Friday said the participation of European nations, the United States of America and the United Kingdom at this year's Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) is an ind...Published: 30 Apr 2023 at 09:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Curtain comes down on eventful ZITF
THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) is an annual event that brings together business leaders, innovators, policymakers, and investors from across the globe together.This year's trade ...Published: 30 Apr 2023 at 08:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Thousands throng ZITF official opening
Thousands thronged the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) main arena, braving the scorching heat to witness the official opening of the expo by His Majesty King Mswati III of Eswatini.Bo...Published: 29 Apr 2023 at 07:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ncube frets over runaway forex rate
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube this week threatened to hike Zimbabwe's policy rate beyond 200%, if companies continue to dabble into parallel market activities.The Treasury chief, who spoke dur...Published: 28 Apr 2023 at 07:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZITF slashes entry prices by half
The Zimbabwe International Trade Fair entry prices have been reduced for public days, Friday and Saturday during the annual showcase in Bulawayo.This was said by ZITF Company Board chair, Mr B...Published: 25 Apr 2023 at 19:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZITF pegs entry fees
THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) has announced entry fees for this year's much-anticipated exhibition.The international exhibition is set to roar to life on 25th April and will see...Published: 11 Apr 2023 at 13:52hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe gold coins mopped up $10bn
GOVERNMENT says gold coins introduced in July this year have mopped up close to $10 billion from the parallel market.This comes as President Emmerson Mnangagwa claimed that Zimbabweans have an...Published: 11 Oct 2022 at 06:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Busisa Moyo exposes David Coltart
United Refineries CEO, ZITF Chairman and leading Zimbabwean businessman Busisa Moyo has rebutted allegations by CCC Treasurer General David Coltart that him and former MDC leader Eddie Cross are in Un...Published: 16 Jun 2022 at 11:49hrs | 3 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Basic goods disappear from shelves in Zimbabwe
SOME basic commodities such as cooking oil have virtually disappeared from shop shelves as the monthly food basket shot to $120 000.The Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ) yesterday said a fami...Published: 20 May 2022 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa applauds Zimbabwe's biggest trade showcase ever
THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) ended in Bulawayo yesterday, marking another milestone for the city, with President Mnangagwa noting that the success of the event was evidence that the co...Published: 01 May 2022 at 11:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZITF ends on high note
THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) ended in Bulawayo yesterday, with authorities noting that the success of the event was evidence that the country's economy was on a firm path to growth....Published: 01 May 2022 at 11:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Retailers dump Zimdollar
RETAILERS in Harare have dumped the Zimbabwe dollar and are demanding payment in United States dollars for a number of basic goods such as cooking oil and dairy products.Some large wholesalers...Published: 28 Apr 2022 at 09:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to replace Uhuru Kenyatta at ZITF
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa will officially open the 62nd edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) on Friday.Initially, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta was scheduled to open this year's...Published: 25 Apr 2022 at 18:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cooking oil industry faces collapse
UNITED Refineries Limited (URL) chief executive Busisa Moyo has urged government to come up with a single widely accepted foreign exchange rate to save the cooking oil industry from collapse as it is ...Published: 21 Apr 2022 at 11:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo needs new economic soul, says ZITF chair
ZIMBABWE International Trade Fair (ZITF) board chairperson Busisa Moyo has urged Bulawayo entrepreneurs and policymakers to use this year's ZITF edition to discuss problems affecting industries and pr...Published: 14 Apr 2022 at 06:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe faces cooking oil shortage
Zimbabwe is facing fresh cooking oil shortages following a sharp increase in edible oil prices on the international markets and foreign currency shortages leading to viability challenges f...Published: 08 Apr 2022 at 09:17hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's advisory council falls apart
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's Presidential Advisory Council (Pac) has virtually collapsed after the acrimonious quitting of its high-profile deputy chairperson, Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) proprietor ...Published: 27 Mar 2022 at 07:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo hotels, lodges fully booked for ZITF
ALL major hotels and lodges in Bulawayo are now fully booked ahead of this years' edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) scheduled to run from April 26 to 31, industry players said....Published: 18 Mar 2022 at 05:36hrs | | by Staf reporter
'Mineral leakages bleeding Zimbabwe economy'
SOCIO-ECONOMIC watchdog, Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (Zimcodd) has called on government to curb mineral leakages and export of raw minerals to help revive the economy.In its rec...Published: 15 Mar 2022 at 05:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Children allowed at this year's ZITF
AFTER a two-year hiatus, this year's edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) will be open to children under the age of 18 during the premier showcase's public days slotted for 29 and 3...Published: 13 Mar 2022 at 08:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Uhuru Kenyatta to open ZITF 2022
KENYA President Uhuru Kenyatta will officially open this year's Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) to be held in Bulawayo next month. The 62nd edition of the ZITF, will be held from Apri...Published: 11 Mar 2022 at 05:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZITF showcase dates approved
THIS year's Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) will be held from April 26 to 30 in Bulawayo with a focus on strategic transformation in the configuration and operation of value chains locally an...Published: 27 Jan 2022 at 04:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Govt urged to accept taxes in RTGS
UNITED Refineries Limited (URL) chief executive Busisa Moyo has urged the government to accept tax payments in the local currency to increase confidence in its use.The businessman, who is also...Published: 15 Nov 2021 at 06:38hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
ZITF scores major success
NO case of Covid-19 was recorded from the tests done at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), which ended on a high note in Bulawayo yesterday.Industry and Commerce Minister, Dr Sekai ...Published: 25 Sep 2021 at 06:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa arrives for grand Fair
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa arrived yesterday in Bulawayo ahead of today's official opening of the 61st edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF). The President, who was accompanied by M...Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 06:19hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to officially open ZITF
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is the guest of honour at this year's edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF). The country's prime trade showcase would be held under strict Covid-19 guidelines beg...Published: 21 Sep 2021 at 06:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga to headline ZITF Business Conference
VICE President, Dr Constantino Chiwenga, will be the guest of honour during the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) International Business Conference to be held in Bulawayo next Wednesday. ...Published: 16 Sep 2021 at 05:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
'No under 18 at ZITF'
ORGANISERS of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) have put in place strict COVID-19 measures for this year's trade exhibition, with children under the age of 18 not allowed to attend....Published: 15 Sep 2021 at 05:52hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa on another official opening ceremony next week
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa will officially open this year's edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) slated for next week in Bulawayo. The prime trade showcase will be held under strict Covid-...Published: 14 Sep 2021 at 19:21hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Pinnick backs Lekjaa for two-year World Cup reform
One of the greatest debates in global sport has been the idea of holding football's World Cup every two years, instead of the traditional four we have long been used to.The 71st assembly of wo...Published: 17 Aug 2021 at 20:21hrs | | by Busisani Sangweni
Ex-Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Lands dies
Former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture and Rural Resettlement Mr Ringson Joseph Chitsiko has died. Family spokesperson Tapiwa Chitsiko confirmed.Passing his c...Published: 10 Aug 2021 at 12:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Catholic nuns seize control of US$2m Covid-19 project
CATHOLIC Church nuns, through Sisters of the Little Company of Mary (LCM), owners of St. Anne's Hospital in Harare, have acrimoniously seized control of the refurbished health facility's Covid-19 cent...Published: 02 Aug 2021 at 08:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe industry feels impact of SA protests
Businesses and consumers have already begun feeling the contagion effect of the country's heavy dependency on South Africa after the unrest that plagued the rainbow nation last week over the incarcera...Published: 18 Jul 2021 at 07:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
When South Africa sneezes Zimbabwe catches a cold
HISTORY tells us we owe it to Klemens von Metternich, the distinguished 19th-century Austrian statesman and diplomat, one of the most famous phrases about the global economy and its dynamics.I...Published: 17 Jul 2021 at 15:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cooking oil shortage looms
Zimbabwe should brace for a shortage in cooking oil following a 60% increase in crude oil prices in the international markets to US$1650 per tonne and the failure by oil expressers to get the bulk of ...Published: 03 Jun 2021 at 08:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Vision 2030 on course, says President
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has said the country's vision of achieving an upper middle-income economy by 2030 is on course and the private sector should continue to complement Government efforts to revive the...Published: 16 May 2021 at 07:57hrs | | by Staff Reporter
No kids at ZITF
THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) Company is planning an exhibition with a difference this year that will see schoolchildren barred on the single public day set aside, while conferences, me...Published: 25 Apr 2021 at 07:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
13-year-old boy hangs self
A 13-YEAR-OLD boy from Maphisa, Matobo District in Matabeleland South was found hanging from a tree branch after going missing for five days. Busisa Lunga left home on April 11 around 4PM to r...Published: 19 Apr 2021 at 06:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF bigwigs' debts choke CSC
A Cold storage Company (CSC) debtors' list shows that Zanu-PF top officials renting the parastatal's farms owe hundreds of thousands of dollars to the ailing company, with revenue collections dropping...Published: 16 Apr 2021 at 08:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF bigwigs in fresh trouble
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has launched a fresh investigation into allegations that Zanu-PF bigwigs unjustly benefited from lengthy leases from the ailing Cold Storage Company (CSC...Published: 01 Apr 2021 at 07:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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