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Modi takes over Choppies outlets
Retail chain operator Sai Mart, owned by Bulawayo businessman and legislator Raj Modi, has successfully acquired all former Choppies Zimbabwe outlets nationwide and is now embarking on an extensive re...Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 08:41hrs | 1700 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Industrial Reconstruction and Growth Plan launched
The Zimbabwe Industrial Reconstruction and Growth Plan (ZIRGP) has been officially launched, marking a critical step toward revitalizing the country's economy through local procurement and enhanced mi...Published: 07 Jan 2025 at 14:02hrs | 430 | by Staff Reporter
Raj Modi brings Christmas cheer to the elderly
In a heart-warming display of generosity, Industry and Commerce Deputy Minister Raj Modi yesterday brightened the lives of 100 elderly residents from various suburbs in Bulawayo. Through his annual fe...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 05:47hrs | 202 | by Staff reporter
Raj Modi back in Zimbabwe government
Minister Mavhunga was sworn in by President Mnangagwa, along with Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce Raj Modi at State House in Harare yesterday.Speaking after the swearing-in ceremony, ...Published: 07 Mar 2024 at 05:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Raj Modi donates brick maker to youths
DEPUTY Minister of Industry and Commerce has donated a brick moulding machine in his constituency to create employment for the young people in the community.The initiative is meant to empower ...Published: 06 Jul 2023 at 16:19hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Re-opening of vandalised shops restores 300 jobs
A TOTAL of 300 jobs have been restored in Bulawayo following the re-opening of seven out of 14 retail shops that were vandalised and looted by protesters in January 2019.These have been renova...Published: 27 May 2022 at 06:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ingwebu re-introduces 'Shake Shake' beer
BULAWAYO Municipal Commercial Undertaking's beverages manufacturing unit, Ingwebu Breweries, has re-introduced its "Shake It" opaque beer brand as the company augments its market share and operational...Published: 04 Feb 2022 at 05:36hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
BCC tackles dirt in the city
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) has started cleaning up sanitary lanes in the city centre as it moves to reverse general decay in a bid to regain lost glory as the country's cleanest city.The sani...Published: 07 Jan 2022 at 05:54hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe angles for US$2,5t African market
Zimbabwe representatives from both the private and public sector took full advantage of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) that ended here today to showcase what the country has to offer, as the Afri...Published: 21 Nov 2021 at 08:15hrs | 32 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe set to be major steel producer
A third major steelworks is now scheduled for Zimbabwe as the country moves rapidly forward as a major steel producer in Africa with local firm Steelmakers set to start building a steel mill in Masvin...Published: 05 Oct 2021 at 06:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa donates 50 000 masks to apostolic sect
President Mnangagwa yesterday donated a consignment of 50 000 face masks to members of the Johane Masowe weChishanu Apostolic sect in Bulawayo as part of the fight against Covid-19.The donatio...Published: 14 Jun 2021 at 06:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
2019 protests: Affected businesses qualify for loans
BUSINESSES destroyed during protests in January 2019 qualify for affordable Government loans and now a team from the security forces is on the ground reconstructing destroyed and damaged buildings. ...Published: 29 Jan 2021 at 06:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga wary of Covid-19 second wave threat
VICE President Dr Constantino Chiwenga yesterday warned of the possibility of the country being hit by a second wave of Covid-19, saying ignorance, denial and wishful thinking could lead to more death...Published: 14 Nov 2020 at 05:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Deputy Minister back at work after six months lockdown
INDUSTRY and Commerce Deputy Minister Raj Modi who was held in Australia for six months as a result of Covid-19 travel restrictions, is back in the country. Deputy Minister Modi returned to th...Published: 06 Oct 2020 at 06:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Indian gold merchant invests in Zimbabwe sector
AN Indian businessman and gold buyer has channelled an initial US$500 000 into the gold sector in Zimbabwe and plans to pour in millions of dollars in further investment in the mining industry. ...Published: 23 Aug 2019 at 07:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Indian company seeks Bulawayo partnership to produce medicines locally
AN Indian pharmaceutical company, Centurion Healthcare Private Limited, is seeking to partner a company in Bulawayo to produce medicine locally in a development set to create employment.Speaki...Published: 07 Aug 2019 at 08:03hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Dogs that attacked Bulawayo woman had rabies
THE dogs that mauled a Bulawayo woman last month had rabies. The five dogs bit chunks of flesh out of Ms Cherish Muchegwa's arms and legs. A report from the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture and ...Published: 01 May 2019 at 08:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Looted shops get fridges
MORE than 120 Bulawayo shop owners whose properties were destroyed during the opposition instigated violent protests in January, yesterday received refrigerators from Varun Beverages. As part ...Published: 03 Mar 2019 at 00:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
New steel factory for Bulawayo
A LOCAL company, Primetone Investments is in discussions with an Asian group of companies, Kanku International, to set up a US$250 000 steel manufacturing plant in Bulawayo. In an interview du...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 22:55hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Minister embarks on tour to assess violent protests damage
Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Minister Sithembiso Nyoni has embarked on a countrywide tour to assess the extent of damage caused by violent demonstrations last wee...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 10:39hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Delta urged to explore export market
INDUSTRY and Commerce Deputy Minister Raj Modi says Delta Corporation Limited should consider exploring and fortifying export markets to enable it to boost its foreign currency coffers in the wake of ...Published: 20 Jan 2019 at 09:19hrs | 12 | by Staff rpeorter
'Bulawayo industry revival vital'
THE revival of Bulawayo industries is critical towards achieving national economic growth targets under the Government's new blue-print, the Transitional Stabilisation Programme (TSP), Industry and Co...Published: 11 Dec 2018 at 05:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Datlabs embarks on $4,5m upgrade
PHARMACEUTICAL and personal care products manufacturer, Datlabs Limited, has embarked on a $4,5 million plant and equipment upgrade as it seeks to improve operational efficiency. Briefing Indu...Published: 05 Dec 2018 at 05:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
India to offer Zimbabwe jewellery manufacturing scholarships
THE Indian Institute of Gems and Jewellery (IIGJ) in Jaipur has made a commitment to help Zimbabwe acquire skills in jewellery designing and has proposed to offer scholarships to Zimbabwean students w...Published: 27 Nov 2018 at 05:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Modi invited to India gold summit
THE Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce, Raj Modi, has been invited by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJPEC) to participate in the second edition of the India Gold and J...Published: 15 Nov 2018 at 05:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa a young Robert Mugabe
Editor,Nelson Chamisa who has falsely appropriated himself the robes of a Messiah remains an unrepentant and dangerous toddler dictator. The dismissal of the democratically elected May...Published: 29 Oct 2018 at 05:34hrs | 1 | by S Dube
Modi woos Belgian, Luxembourg investors to Bulawayo
INDUSTRY and Commerce Deputy Minister, Raji Modi, has enticed Belgian and Luxembourg companies to exploit manufacturing investment opportunities in Bulawayo and Zimbabwe at large. The Bulawayo...Published: 29 Oct 2018 at 05:32hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Hefty fines for price hikes
Retailers and manufacturers who increase prices of goods and services without justification will face heavy Government fines under a new consumer protection law that fosters fair business practices....Published: 28 Oct 2018 at 09:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Hefty fines for price hikes
Retailers and manufacturers who increase prices of goods and services without justification will face heavy Government fines under a new consumer protection law that fosters fair business practices....Published: 21 Oct 2018 at 15:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
When Cupid flew Modi to Zimbabwe
Growing up in the populous streets of India, little did he know that he would one day be a government minister in a country that is 7 000km from his birth place.Until a few weeks ago, many Zim...Published: 21 Oct 2018 at 09:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Edgars resumes exports
LISTED clothing retailer, Edgars Stores Limited has resumed exports after a decade as it seeks to improve its revenue base through foreign currency generation.Speaking during a tour of the clo...Published: 14 Oct 2018 at 09:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Panic buying will die a natural death
GOVERNMENT has said the panic buying mode being experienced across shops in major cities will soon die a natural death as people realise that the situation is not degenerating to what transpired in 20...Published: 10 Oct 2018 at 06:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
$2m diaper factory set up in Bulawayo
A $2 MILLION diaper manufacturing plant has been set up in Bulawayo with the investment expected to create scores of downstream jobs. The manufacturing concern, which is called Masters Diapers...Published: 09 Oct 2018 at 06:52hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
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