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RBZ assures bonus payments will not disrupt economic stability
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Dr. John Mushayavanhu has assured that the payment of civil servant bonuses ahead of the festive season will not affect price stability or the exchange rate....Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 08:50hrs | 96 | by Staff reporter
Shops dump ZiG official rate for two-tier pricing system
Just like other Zimbabwean currencies introduced since the year 2000, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency is already showing signs of instability barely half a year after its introduction, with many shop...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 13:51hrs | 9582 | by Staff reporter
Chinese mining investor Hualin Investments praised for developing Ward 17 in Pumula
In a remarkable display of corporate social responsibility, Hualin Investments is setting a new standard for community engagement and sustainable development in Ward 17. Working closely with the Ward ...Published: 05 Jun 2024 at 13:33hrs | 12 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Shopping Shock: Over a third of customers scammed on popular shopping sites across Europe and beyond
While price comparison sites are a popular tool for finding deals and secure retailers, a new study reveals a disturbing truth: online shopping might not be as safe as we think. According to the ...Published: 17 May 2024 at 12:14hrs | 50 | by Staff Reporter
Basics disappear from Zimbabwe shop shelves
ZIMBABWEAN retailers are struggling to restock locally produced goods using the local unit as manufacturers and wholesalers are turning them away in favour of those that pay in the United States dolla...Published: 15 Mar 2024 at 07:19hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
New UK visa rules hit hard
THE United Kingdom's Home Office has implemented new visa rules that ban overseas care workers and most overseas students from bringing dependant family members to the country.The measures wer...Published: 13 Mar 2024 at 05:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
UK Indian PM bans healthcare workers from entering with dependents
Care workers entering the UK on Health and Care Worker visas can no longer bring dependants, the UK Home Office announced Monday on X.It said the move is part of a broad plan to drive huge cut...Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 16:38hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe family basket doubles to ZWL$6,2m
The family basket has nearly doubled to ZWL$6,2 million from ZWL$3,6 million in December due to the continued depreciation of the Zimdollar, the Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ) has said, spelling d...Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 04:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Power Sales redefines infrastructure and strategy with market-leading technology
Power Sales, a leading wholesale clothing retail chain in Zimbabwe, had to completely revamp its systems, strategies and infrastructure in 2019. A new management team wanted to use the opportunity to ...Published: 25 Jan 2024 at 08:14hrs | 99 | by Charlote Hlangwane
10% tollgate resident discounts gazetted
People living within 10km of a tollgate shall pay toll fees discounted by 10 percent following the gazetting of Statutory Instrument 5 of 2024, the Toll Roads (National Road Network) (Amendment) Regul...Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 04:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe family basket skyrockets to $3,6 million
THE cost of the food basket for a family of six has shot to ZWL$3,6 million, with retailers now charging some goods exclusively in United States dollars (US$) owing to the depreciating Zimbabwe dollar...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 05:56hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Unlocking Opportunities: How to monetise WhatsApp
WhatsApp, with its extensive user base and global reach, presents a unique opportunity for individuals and businesses to explore monetization strategies. ...Published: 29 Dec 2023 at 07:31hrs | 26 | by Libz Mbanje
Cimas expands services in Matebeleland
ONE of Zimbabwe's leading medical aid providers Cimas Health Group has revealed plans to expand its healthcare and wellness services in the Matebeleland region to provide facilities matching global st...Published: 13 Dec 2023 at 05:14hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe electricity tariffs up 19%
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has approved a request by the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) for a tariff increase of 2 US cents per kilowatt-hour, ...Published: 25 Oct 2023 at 06:34hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter
ZBC, CCC hostility laid bare
Public broadcaster, the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), has stressed that it remains objective and stands guided by the law of the land when it comes to coverage of next month's elections, pu...Published: 27 Jul 2023 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Discover London: An Extensive Guide for Zimbabwean Travelers
London is one of the world's most visited cities and really needs no introduction. Home to iconic architecture, vibrant nightlife, and rich culture, London is a must-visit destination for all traveler...Published: 10 Jul 2023 at 18:52hrs | 16 | by Staff Reporter
BCC dangles discounts to compliant residents
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) is dangling discounts to residents who religiously pay their bills as the local authority cranks up efforts to maximise revenue collection.Council's finance committ...Published: 12 Jun 2023 at 06:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo engineer develops app to make public transport safer and more efficient
MR Hope Ndhlovu, the Bulawayo-born software engineer, who won the 2019 World Bank Youth Summit Award, has embarked on a new venture to revolutionise commuting in Zimbabwe through a taxi application. T...Published: 12 Jun 2023 at 06:25hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Schools 'sewing' uniform scandal
School authorities in Bulawayo and other areas are fleecing parents by forcing them to buy uniforms from schools at double the price charged by retailers although Government has said such conduct is i...Published: 09 May 2023 at 06:04hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's diamonds sold for a song
Zimbabwe often sells its diamonds below market prices as they are not sought for and are even explicitly banned by major jewellery retailers for ethical reasons," ReportZIMBABWE is allegedly s...Published: 05 Feb 2023 at 08:28hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe universities adjust fees structures
STATE universities in the country have raised their tuition fees in line with regional trends to cover operational costs.Lupane State University (LSU) released their new fee's stru...Published: 25 Sep 2022 at 16:43hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
NSSA awards pensioners 50pc increment
Pension payouts will be reviewed by up to 50 percent this month and be progressively adjusted in subsequent months subject to "affordability and sustainability" to cushion pensioners from price increa...Published: 21 Aug 2022 at 08:41hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo forex discounts endorsed
BULAWAYO residents are going to get a 50 percent discount for settling their rates in foreign currency, while industries will have a 30 percent discount after councillors endorsed the resolution which...Published: 14 Aug 2022 at 07:20hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
BCC offers domestic debtors 50% discount
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) is now offering a 50% discount to domestic debtors and 30% to industrial debtors paying their bills in foreign currency.Councils began indexing rates in foreign cur...Published: 04 Aug 2022 at 06:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Flour price goes up
THE price of bread is likely to go up after flour prices rose by 10% yesterday.This comes after the Grain Marketing Board increased its wheat prices to millers by 8% from $239 360 to $258 416 ...Published: 13 Jul 2022 at 07:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Brace for bread price hike: GMAZ
Consumers should brace for the imminent bread price hike, the Grain Miller's Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) has said in a statement.GMAZ said the latest development is caused by the continued ...Published: 12 Jul 2022 at 16:17hrs | 7 | by Shelton Muchena and Desmond Nleya
Zimbabwe bans US$ sales discounts
FINANCE Minister, Mthuli Ncube on Monday traversed a tight passage as he balanced between the country's pressing economic needs and the tide of rising inflation prompted by external factors and low co...Published: 27 Jun 2022 at 19:06hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa vows to tame price madness
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday said he would today announce sweeping policy measures to deal with skyrocketing prices of basics and services, including inflation."My government will to...Published: 25 Jun 2022 at 08:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gweru charges bills in USD
GWERU City Council (GCC) has with immediate effect, begun to charge rentals and bills in United States dollars.The bills will be payable at the prevailing interbank rate.Ratepayers owe...Published: 20 Jun 2022 at 06:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZESA hikes local currency rates
ELECTRICITY tariffs have reverted to the local currency equivalent of the US dollar charges of 2018 with the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company saying the adjustment is meant t...Published: 16 May 2022 at 06:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Retailers defy Mnangagwa on pricing
RETAILERS have defied President Emmerson Mnangagwa's directive to adhere to the official interbank rate when pricing goods.On Saturday, Mnangagwa announced a raft of measures aimed at controll...Published: 10 May 2022 at 07:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nssa to increase pension pay-outs
NATIONAL Social Security Agency (Nssa) has promised to increase pension pay-outs starting from next month and it will be backdated to this month.In an interview with Daily News on Sunday yeste...Published: 27 Apr 2022 at 12:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mealie-meal, wheat prices jump
THE Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) has reviewed upwards prices of mealie-meal and flour, following the increase of maize and wheat prices.The prices of mealie-meal and flour rece...Published: 17 Apr 2022 at 09:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mealie meal price rockets; 10kg roller meal packet hits US$11
CONSUMERS have been dealt a hard blow after the Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe's (GMAZ) increase the retail price of mealie meal by 50% Wednesday evening.Millers held an emergency meeti...Published: 13 Apr 2022 at 22:10hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
RBZ releases US$100 million to clear auction backlog
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has released US$100 million to clear the backlog of foreign currency allocations at the RBZ's weekly auctions, Governor Dr John Mangudya said.The central bank intr...Published: 30 Mar 2022 at 07:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
True power of a brown Ribbed Dress
It's time for you to learn to recognize the true power of a brown Ribbed Dress so you can buy it now. Even if you doubt it, these...Published: 24 Feb 2022 at 19:00hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe a country with no coins, US$1 is more useful than US$100
ADRIANA Siwela, a 25-year-old college student in Harare, thought she could dash into a shop for a quick purchase of a US$2 packet of biscuits. But the cashiers sent her away. Her US$20 bill is conside...Published: 23 Feb 2022 at 05:49hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
MPs echo US-dollar salary demands
LEGISLATORS have joined the call for adoption of United States dollar salaries in a vote of no confidence in the local currency, a development government said wasdisheartening.Public and p...Published: 19 Feb 2022 at 18:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
10 tips to boost PPC performance
PPC (Pay Per Click) Marketing is one of the fastest-growing digital marketing channels. With millions of businesses using PPC, competition is high for positions on the search engine results pages (SER...Published: 07 Feb 2022 at 12:58hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Zimdollar: The writing is on the wall
THE United States Agency for International Development food security watchdog, the Famine Early Warning Systems Network, reported a 20% increase in the price of bread and cooking oil last month....Published: 03 Feb 2022 at 05:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimdollar's second death seen as only a matter of time
When Zimbabwean businessman Nigel Chanakira asked 100 chief executive officers at a seminar in Harare on January 27 if they were willing to use the local currency, only one raised his hand.Tha...Published: 31 Jan 2022 at 16:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zesa hints at more power cuts
Zesa HOLDINGS has warned of more power cuts over the next two weeks to allow the resumption of maintenance work on Kariba Dam.These had been shelved from December 16 during the festive season ...Published: 12 Jan 2022 at 04:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zesa targets to expand grid, maintenance
The 12,3 percent increase in electricity tariffs this month will allow Zesa to pay for more imports, connect many new houses to the grid, executive chairman Dr Sydney Gata has said.Energy regu...Published: 04 Jan 2022 at 05:53hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zesa hikes electricity tariffs by 12,3%
Zesa has pushed up electricity tariffs by 12,3 percent with effect from New Year's Day which will see families on pre-paid meters buying 200 units a month now paying $1 265,11 including the six percen...Published: 01 Jan 2022 at 13:55hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Police probe Tsholotsho elephant sales
POLICE have launched a probe into alleged under-pricing of elephants in Tsholotsho, with council management and councillors being called in for questioning on suspicion of corruption.Sources p...Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 20:04hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Stanbic Bank rolls out one of the largest banking loyalty programmes in Zimbabwe
30 November 2021, Harare - Stanbic Bank has announced the launch of one of the largest banking loyalty programmes in the country to date.The PlusRewards programme, which will be launched today...Published: 30 Nov 2021 at 21:26hrs | 10 | by Agencies
Uproar over Tsholotsho elephant sales
TSHOLOTSHO Rural District Council (RDC) has been accused of selling elephants for a song to concession holders under the Government quota system.Communities living near national parks are allo...Published: 22 Nov 2021 at 05:55hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
RBZ, business reach consensus on exchange rates, pricing
A number of agreements were thrashed out yesterday between the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe and leaders of the business sector to deal with what everyone agreed were unjustified jumps in black-market exch...Published: 12 Oct 2021 at 05:55hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
RBZ summons businesses over price madness
RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Dr John Mangudya yesterday said his meeting with business this morning is not a witchhunt, but an effort by authorities to grasp the root cause of the prevailin...Published: 11 Oct 2021 at 05:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
CFI in deal to expand farmers' markets
CFI Holdings Limited has signed an agreement with the Federation of Young Farmers Clubs Zimbabwe (FYFCZ) to provide farmers with a market for their produce.The agreement is meant to reduce pos...Published: 04 Oct 2021 at 05:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
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