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Zimbabwe authorities step up crackdown on smuggled goods
The Zimbabwean government has ramped up efforts to combat smuggling and the influx of counterfeit goods as part of a broader strategy to protect domestic industries and enhance their competitiveness....Published: 15 Dec 2024 at 09:11hrs | 440 | by Staff reporter
Mozambique shoe dealers flood Zimbabwe
In the bustling streets of Marondera's central business district, a 23-year-old Mozambican national, Moses Ferinando, makes his way through the crowd, an array of shoes - mostly sneakers - strapped to...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 13:04hrs | 2753 | by Staff reporter
Cheap shoe imports choke local leather sector
Local leather manufacturers are facing significant challenges as they are forced to scale down their shoe production due to the influx of cheap imports, which are undermining the viability of domestic...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 10:10hrs | 181 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Sneaker Expo: A celebration of authentic fashion and street culture
The Bulawayo Sneaker Expo, taking place today at the ZITF Pavilion, is set to be more than just an exhibition of footwear. Organisers have highlighted that the event serves as a platform for a wider c...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:58hrs | 155 | by Staff reporter
Setback for Ramaphosa as another major retailer in South Africa closes its doors
Jumia Technologies, the Africa-focused e-commerce retailer that operates popular online retailer Zando, says it will be exiting the South African business by the end of the year to sharpen its focus o...Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 12:31hrs | 9618 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo sneaker expo calls for new design
ORGANISERS of the Bulawayo Sneaker Expo are calling on interested designers to create this year's design for their merchandise as the foster a relationship with the creative community.The expo...Published: 01 Mar 2024 at 19:05hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo holds 3rd Sneakers Expo
Over the weekend, Bulawayo sneaker enthusiasts gathered for their third Sneakers Expo, a showcase of various types of footwear that fall under the category of sneakers. The event took place at Mystiqu...Published: 25 Oct 2023 at 06:48hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe registers 6,5% GDP growth
ZIMBABWE'S economy grew by 6,5 percent last year, as the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) continues to increase year by year, despite the adverse impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Zimbabwe N...Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 07:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Establish animal husbandry centre in Bulawayo'
LIVESTOCK farmers from the Matebeleland region are facing challenges in accessing technical support to boost their production as there is no veterinary training-focused institution, which negatively a...Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 06:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
2 400 meat vendors arrested, butcheries closed
More than 2 400 people have now been arrested countrywide since just before last Christmas, 154 of them since Sunday, as police intensify operations against illegal and unlicensed butcheries.S...Published: 26 Apr 2023 at 06:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bus conductor arrested over smuggling
A BUS conductor has been arrested after he was caught trying to smuggle 28 pairs of shoes and a consignment of prohibited skin-lightening creams. The incident occurred on April 22, 2023 at Chirundu On...Published: 25 Apr 2023 at 19:38hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe records US$2bn trade deficit for 2022
THE country recorded a trade deficit of US$1,96 billion for the period between January and November 2022, which is an increase from the US$1,4 billion recorded during the same period in 2021, the late...Published: 03 Feb 2023 at 19:12hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo's street 'shops' flood city by night
FILLED to the brim with groceries ranging from foodstuffs, toiletry to skin care products, a pushcart — commonly known as iScania in the streets of Bulawayo — is strategically positioned at a busy...Published: 21 Jan 2023 at 08:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
2 arrested for smuggling in Plumtree
POLICE in Plumtree recently arrested two people for allegedly smuggling an assortment of goods from neighbouring Botswana destined for Bulawayo.One of the arrested individuals was already on t...Published: 08 Jan 2023 at 09:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Meet Harare's Queen of fashion industry: Priscilla Matsambire
She is naturally born achiever who grew up with entrepreneurial blood in her veins and since childhood she has never looked back but has stood focused on her road to stardom. Her names Priscil...Published: 30 Dec 2022 at 08:35hrs | 26 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Bonang Matheba and Steve Madden announce summer collaboration
Johannesburg, 1 November 2022: Steve Madden has announced its first ever African collaboration with South African powerhouse Bonang Matheba, she'll bring t...Published: 01 Nov 2022 at 11:54hrs | 19 | by Agencies
Priscins Petals shine at Hidden Culture
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Education has highest inflation, says ZimStat
THE country's education sector has the highest inflation compared to other sectors, according to the latest Zimbabwe Statistics Agency (ZimStat) report.ZimStat says education had the highest i...Published: 28 Sep 2022 at 05:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ZITF public day brings Bulawayo to a stand still
BULAWAYO virtually came to a standstill yesterday as thousands of people from all walks of life thronged the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre to witness the official opening of the 62nd editio...Published: 30 Apr 2022 at 16:13hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Sisi Safety Wear Launches the First South African Manufactured Metaguard Safety Footwear for Women
Over the years, women are making up a greater proportion of the workforce in sectors that have typically been male-dominated such as mining, manufacturing...Published: 21 Mar 2022 at 06:57hrs | 118 | by Evolution PR
Teachers' union bids to stop ZCTU elective congress unless it is allowed vote
A teachers' union has gone to court to stop the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade of Unions' (ZCTU) elective conference starting on Wednesday, unless its members are allowed vote.The Amalgamated Rura...Published: 26 Oct 2021 at 06:35hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa linked ZCTU rocked by power struggles
POWER struggles have threatened to divide the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Union (ZCTU) ahead of its elective congress set for next week, with some affiliates claiming that they have been deliberately d...Published: 22 Oct 2021 at 06:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's industry capacity utilisation rises
CAPACITY utilisation in Zimbabwe's manufacturing industry is projected to increase to 58% in the third quarter of this year, an improvement from 54% in the second quarter of 2021.In its second...Published: 03 Oct 2021 at 08:16hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to introduce drones at border posts
THE country's porous border posts will soon be under tight surveillance following Government's decision to acquire drones worth US$2 million to patrol the borderline to curb smuggling. The dro...Published: 06 Sep 2021 at 05:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's exports on the rise
AMID the pervasive disruption to world trade caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Zimbabwe's exports held up well between January-June this year compared to the same period last year.According ...Published: 05 Sep 2021 at 06:51hrs | 1 | by Allan Majuru
Bulawayo industries on the mend, claims Parly
BULAWAYO industry is said to be on a recovery path after major biscuit and sweet manufacturer, Arenel recently got a US$3 million capital injection for new projects.The observation was made by...Published: 24 May 2021 at 06:49hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimra to acquire US$2m surveillance drones
Zimbabwe will speed up the process of buying drones worth US$2 million to be used at all ports of entry to reduce smuggling, while plans are at an advanced stage to place a CCTV camera system at borde...Published: 01 Apr 2021 at 06:57hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
10 new mini-factories for Matebeleland North Province
A TOTAL of 10 mini-factories will be shortly established to manufacture high-value leather products in rural Matebeleland North province following the handover yesterday of brand-new equipment sourced...Published: 15 Dec 2020 at 06:05hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zimra to conduct rummage sale
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) is set to conduct a rummage sale auction of forfeited and uncleared motor vehicles and goods for Harare Ports at Harare Show Ground Rajiuv Gandhi Hall.The au...Published: 23 Jul 2019 at 15:15hrs | 1 | by Ndou Paul
Zimbabwe leather and tanning industry need to meet international standards to penetrate Global markets
The ZimTrade - PUM Leather Tanneries Seminar workshop which took place on the 20th - 21th May 2019 in Bulawayo demonstrated sigh of relief to local players in leather industry as they rubbed shoulders...Published: 24 May 2019 at 14:44hrs | 1 | by Enos Denhere
ZITF needs overhaul
ECONOMIC analysts have called for the sub-division of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) into sector-driven fairs as the business exhibition is struggling to attract big international corpor...Published: 01 May 2019 at 08:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe industry capacity utilisation seen falling to 30%
CAPACITY utilisation in Zimbabwe's manufacturing industry rose by 3,1 percentage points to 48,2 % in 2018 but there are fears that the sector could contract to as low as 30% if the country's foreign c...Published: 21 Jan 2019 at 08:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimra puts cap on imported goods
THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has set the maximum quantities of good cross-border travellers can import for personal use that can be covered under the traveller's rebate.Travellers re...Published: 10 Nov 2018 at 11:06hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Origins of the Zimbabwe crisis
This article was first published by hsf.org.za.Zimbabwe is experiencing a cumulative breakdown. Living standards, life expectancy and production have plummeted while political oppression h...Published: 27 Oct 2018 at 09:11hrs | 3 | by Teddy Brett and Simon Winter
Factors impeding growth of industry in Bulawayo
IN my first submission I sought to unpack Bulawayo deindustrialisation and highlighted the political impact on the state of the manufacturing sector.Today I continue my submission with focus o...Published: 08 Aug 2018 at 06:31hrs | | by Obert Sibanda
Zanu PF will need radical economic transformation, and it can benefit all Zimbabweans
Radical economic transformation is not private corporate, personal, state-captured, family interests propagated in the name of all black people.South African Communist Party second deputy gene...Published: 19 Jun 2018 at 16:32hrs | 3 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
How Zimbabwe loses millions to smuggling syndicates
THE government could be losing millions of dollars in revenue via its north-eastern port of entry at Forbes Border Post due to under-declaration and false classification of goods by importers to evade...Published: 17 Jun 2018 at 11:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa vs Deng Xiaoping
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has for a while now been likened to former Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping.The late paramount leader of the People's Republic of China between 1978 and 1989 is credit...Published: 06 May 2018 at 09:21hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe economy poised for fast growth'
Zimbabwe is poised to be among the fastest growing economies in Africa in the next 10 years if the people remain united, visiting Chinese vice chairman of China-Africa Business Council, Mr HuaRong Zha...Published: 02 May 2018 at 06:55hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Govt urged to prioritise CSC revival
GOVERNMENT should fast track the revival of the Cold Storage Company (CSC) to stimulate growth of the leather industry and ensure increased contribution to the economy, players in the sector have said...Published: 16 Apr 2018 at 07:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Millennium Footwear records uptick in local demand
ONE of the country's leading exotic leather shoe manufacturer, Millennium Footwear, has pushed up capacity utilisation to over 40% due to increase in local demand, the company's director, Stuart Simal...Published: 13 Mar 2018 at 05:42hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Labour Court slams ministry for bungling
The Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare has been slammed for bungling, which has seen the clandestine registration of a trade union without following the provisions of the law....Published: 29 Aug 2017 at 06:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cathula Sandals pioneer dies
THE founder of the first black-owned footwear manufacturing and retailing company in Zimbabwe - Cathula Sandals - Mr Donald Taisekwa Mandirahwe has died.He was 74.Mr Mandirahwe, wh...Published: 20 Jan 2017 at 05:45hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans resort to Pata Pata, Sandak
GWERU based shoe manufacturer, Bata Shoe Company, has surpassed its sales target for Pata Pata and Sandak products, a senior company official has said.Bata reintroduced the two brands after it...Published: 09 Dec 2016 at 05:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa warns businesses against abuse of new import law
VICE President Emmerson Mnangagwa has warned businesses to desist from taking advantage of Statutory Instrument 64 of 2016, which removes several goods from the Open General Import Licence (OGIL) to i...Published: 09 Jul 2016 at 08:31hrs | | by Oliver Kazunga
Bata revives Sandak and Pata Pata brands
The country's biggest shoe manufacturer, Bata Shoe Company, has reintroduced the Sandak and Pata Pata brands as it seeks to regain its market share.The local brands had come under pressure fro...Published: 07 Apr 2016 at 09:16hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
SA prepares for Zim Olympic qualifiers game
SOUTH Africa Under-23 coach Owen Da Gama reckons his team needs to be tested more.Da Gama was speaking in reference to Young Bafana's preparation for the upcoming first leg of an Olympic q...Published: 26 Jun 2015 at 08:45hrs | | by Staff Reporter
'Mutamba has nothing,' says Mtukudzi
OLIVER Mtukudzi is a leading Zimbabwean musician who over the past 40 years has crafted a contemporary and very successful mélange of Southern African music traditions. He tours widely, playe...Published: 19 Apr 2015 at 10:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Olive Mtukudzi launches shoe range
Remember the days when you serenaded to the early sounds of Oliver Mtukudzi's music and it was inevitable to encounter the "Hai-kobo, aha, Hai-kobo aha" lyrics accompanied by a fashionable dance that...Published: 14 Feb 2015 at 09:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Expand Your Business at the International Lifestyle Events of the Year
The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) will bring new life to the Lifestyle sector this year when they organise and host INTRADE 2014 (International Trade exhibition) and the ...Published: 08 Jul 2014 at 23:38hrs | | by MATRADE
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