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Realizing your dreams in the age of austerity
Zimbabwe's 2019 National Budget Statement, which was presented under the theme "Austerity for Prosperity," is generally aimed at correcting the fiscal imbalance that is mainly responsible for high inf...Published: 18 hrs ago | 808 | by Mapozho Saruchera
Where is Zimbabwe getting it wrong
Since the fall of Mugabe in November 2017 the Zimbabwean economy has been struggling. While much of the blame for the economic problems that the country is facing is directed at the Mnangagwa gov...Published: 24 Apr 2019 at 19:14hrs | 5944 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zimbabwean man advising governments and oil companies
Growing up in central Africa in the '50s and '60s gave Duncan Clarke an early appreciation of his surroundings and the wider environment – but very little indication of the significance the oil ind...Published: 24 Apr 2019 at 06:03hrs | 3210 | by geoexpro
Can Zimbabwe manage to de-dollarize
The Zimbabwean government has indicated that a local currency will be introduced in the next 12 months in a move widely believed to be a precursor to joining the Common Monitory Area (CMA), also refer...Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 15:18hrs | 4945 | by Victor Bhoroma
Supporting Zimbabwe's devolution plans with devolved blockchain
8-10 minutesThe aim of devolution that the government of Zimbabwe plans to implement is to arrest economic decline and set the country on a path to sustained recovery and growth while Zimb...Published: 22 Apr 2019 at 17:52hrs | 862 | by Donald Mudenge
Where is Mnangagwa taking us to?
I DROVE up the window of the tollgate and the man on duty asked me: "Eddie, where are we going?" He was not asking what my destination was, but where did I think the country was going.Last nig...Published: 22 Apr 2019 at 08:40hrs | 8621 | by Eddie Cross
'Peasant farmers now driving Zimbabwe's economy'
THE agricultural sector, seen as the mainstay of the country's economy, is now being powered by peasant farmers following the chaos that decimated commercial farming, the Daily News on Sunday can repo...Published: 21 Apr 2019 at 16:29hrs | 1088 | by Staff reporter
Can Zimbabwe manage to de-dollarise?
THE Zimbabwean government has indicated that a local currency will be introduced in the next 12 months in a move widely believed to be a precursor to joining the Common Monetary Area (CMA), also refer...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 11:08hrs | 738 | by Victor Bhoroma
'Drop sanctions' said Washington experts - burning tyres producing lots of obnoxious smoke but little heat and no light
"Experts in Washington, discussing whether or not Zimbabwe is a source of shame or opportunity for Africa, were unanimous in their position that targeted sanctions were hurtful to the country, and mus...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:44hrs | 677 | by Nomusa Garikai
Gukurahundi mastermind wants people to talk about genocide openly
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa, who is seen as one of the major role players in the Zimbabwe genocide, says debate on the Gukurahundi issue should have started a long time ago and resolution of some of the issue...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 06:40hrs | 593 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's GDP grew by 4% in 2018
Zimbabwe's economy grew by 4 percent last year, below an initial target of 4.5 percent, treasury said on Thursday, as the country struggles with a severe shortage of dollars and surging inflation....Published: 13 Apr 2019 at 13:33hrs | 310 | by Reuters
Price hikes choke Zim growth prospects: World Bank
THE World Bank (WB) says the currently spiralling price increases in Zimbabwe will have a negative impact on the country's growth prospects.Earlier this year, the World Bank projected that Zim...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 06:51hrs | 727 | by Staff reporter
Zimra targets tax dodgers
WHEN the taxman pays an impromptu visit, they all shut their doors; and when he calls-in everyone stampedes for the exits just to get a good reason to say "no one heard the call".Very few peop...Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 16:18hrs | 2076 | by Staff reporter
Way forward on Zimbabwe situation
Zimbabwe to go forward we need to adhere to our "Constitution". We need press freedom, freedom of speech, rule of law (all citizens to respect rule of law without political affiliation), transparency,...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 22:34hrs | 1810 | by Enos Denhere
Zimra cracks down on tax avoidance
Zimbabwe's tax agency is cracking down on tax avoidance in both the public and private sector via underhand deals to try and recoup millions in lost State income, the head of the Zimbabwe Revenue Auth...Published: 02 Apr 2019 at 13:31hrs | 1103 | by Staff reporter
US economist ranks Zimbabwe second most miserable country in the World
Are Zimbabweans truly miserable?“I have learned now that while those who speak about one's miseries usually hurt, ...Published: 02 Apr 2019 at 08:17hrs | 2005 | by Amenna Dayo
'Zimbabwe is not poor'
ZIMBABWE will not take the Heavily Indebted Poor Country (HIPC) route as it still has economic indicators that do not qualify it into the grouping, an official in the Ministry of Finance and Economic ...Published: 31 Mar 2019 at 23:46hrs | 560 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's victory not free, not fair, not credible
When Zimbabwean soldiers shot civilians during riots against alleged election-rigging on August 1, 2018, many Zimbabweans were horrified - but they weren't surprised.The previous November, the...Published: 29 Mar 2019 at 12:11hrs | 3002 | by Rahul Nagvekar
US poll says NO to Botswana plans to hunt and cull elephants
As the Botswana government rumbles towards the lifting of the ban on hunting its famous wildlife, an authoritative poll in the United States, from which the second greatest number of foreign tourists ...Published: 29 Mar 2019 at 08:58hrs | 1281 | by Don Pinnock
Zimbabwe worse off under Mnangagwa - survey
ZIMBABWE has dropped two places and is now ranked the 146th happiest country out of 156 nations, which is a strong indictment on the country's economy under President Emmerson Mnangagwa, a United Nati...Published: 26 Mar 2019 at 06:41hrs | 4251 | by Staff reporter
Strive Masiyiwa to build house for Cyclone Idai heroine
TELECOMMUNICATIONS magnate and billionaire, Mr Strive Masiyiwa has pledged to build a house and pay a $1000 lifetime monthly allowance to an elderly woman from Harare who walked from Mbare to Highland...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 22:22hrs | 1899 | by ZimLive
'Tax reforms to rescue debt-distressed Zimbabwe'
Taxation reforms and improvement in non-tax revenue will extricate Zimbabwe from the debt trap, a new report has shown.In its flagship report released Saturday, the Economic Commission for Afr...Published: 24 Mar 2019 at 18:56hrs | 2494 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe telecom companies being ditched by foreign partners
Zimbabwe's telecommunications companies are being deserted by their foreign partners that service and upgrade their systems due to inability to meet payment obligations in foreign currency. Te...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 06:20hrs | 473 | by Staff reporter
Muzamhindo pushes for a Policy Indaba
Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo's initiativeI'm driving a national agenda which has no political affiliation, but to assist on enhancing development. We simply ...Published: 19 Mar 2019 at 22:31hrs | 216 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Price stability key to economic recovery
"A more efficient management system of scarce foreign exchange is key to price stabilisation and business growth."According to the "Transitional Stabilisation Programme" (TSP), the aspirations...Published: 18 Mar 2019 at 06:52hrs | 472 | by Vince Musewe
Why Zimbabwe is on the path to progress
Zimbabwe is on a journey of reform. Nobody ever said it wouldn't be a bumpy ride; but the most important thing is that the journey has begun, and we are heading in the right direction.The Tran...Published: 17 Mar 2019 at 08:45hrs | 560 | by Mthuli Ncube
Internet key to economic development
IN the article, "The great transformer: The impact of the Internet on economic growth and prosperity" (2011) James Manyika and Charles Roxburgh seek to explain the influence of Information Communicati...Published: 17 Mar 2019 at 08:36hrs | 60 | by Staff reporter
EDevolution gathers pace
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday urged Matabeleland South Province to explore ways of developing its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) using low-hanging fruits such as minerals and agriculture in line with Go...Published: 14 Mar 2019 at 07:50hrs | 801 | by Staff reporter
'RTGS dollar to gain value'
FINANCE and Economic Development Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, says the country's financial situation is improving with the newly introduced RTGS dollar set to gain more value on the back of on-go...Published: 12 Mar 2019 at 05:59hrs | 2528 | by Staff reporter
'Expanding economy driving fuel demand'
The huge demand for fuel, which has caused supply challenges and spawned fuel queues across the country, is testimony that economic activity has expanded significantly over the past year or so, Reserv...Published: 11 Mar 2019 at 06:54hrs | 179 | by Staff reporter
Billions missed through raw tobacco exports
Zimbabwe prepares for the opening of the 2019 Tobacco Marketing season set to start on the 21st of March, the local market is hyped up in anticipation. In 2018, Zimbabwe produced an all-time high of 2...Published: 10 Mar 2019 at 07:10hrs | 697 | by Victor Bhoroma
Of useless degrees and of abandoning national mandates
The recent Hardtalk by Professor Amon Murwira, Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development on "Zimbabwe to scrap useless degrees" makes for serious thinking.J...Published: 08 Mar 2019 at 09:27hrs | 1380 | by Enock Jonathan
Mliswa spills the beans on stealing Minister
Norton Member of Parliament Temba Mliswa has accused Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry minister Prisca Mupfumira of stealing NSSA funds and using them to control ZANU PF officials li...Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 09:56hrs | 7395 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mthuli Ncube considers fuel tax cut
The government is considering lowering taxes on fuel to ease the burden on consumers following the liberalisation of the foreign exchange market last week. This is coming as the government is also pla...Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 07:54hrs | 7359 | by Staff reporter
South Africa scores poorly on alcohol use
There's more to life than money, and economists know it. As new assessments of global living standards proliferate, attempting to gauge how healthy, happy and successful humans are depending on where ...Published: 04 Mar 2019 at 13:37hrs | 489 | by Bloomberg
Key constraints to economic growth in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a naturally endowed country with unimaginable potential across various economic sectors from mining, tourism, agriculture and manufacturing among others. The country has a highly diversifi...Published: 04 Mar 2019 at 10:11hrs | 1528 | by Victor Bhoroma
Zimbabwe climbs up Africa's governance ranks
THE Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG), a tool that measures and monitors governance performance in African countries, has listed Zimbabwe as one of Africa's four most improved countries over ...Published: 26 Feb 2019 at 06:42hrs | 738 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's gamble works for the economy
Monetary Policy is defined as an attempt to achieve broad economic goals by the regulation of the supply of money. The 2018 Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) was prepared on the narrative that Zimbabwe ...Published: 23 Feb 2019 at 09:09hrs | 9073 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
'GDP rebasing to lower insurance penetration'
THE rebasing of Zimbabwe's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2018 will lower insurance penetration rate by 2,9%, an industry official has said.Insurance and Pensions Commission (Ipec) acting com...Published: 22 Feb 2019 at 09:08hrs | 189 | by Staff reporter
'EU sanctions will spur Zimbabweans to bust sanctions' - nonsense just what we need
"Zimbabweans should not be distracted from their focus on turning around the economy by the country's enemies threatening to effect and strengthen illegal sanctions on the country," wrote the Chronicl...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 06:49hrs | 1159 | by Nomusa Garikai
Zimbabwe situation needs proper strategic development plan
We lack basic fundamentals to fulfil the benchmark of legitimacy and credibility. We need to correct a lot of things on the ground. We have so much potential, we simply need to pass the legitimacy tes...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 16:11hrs | 1475 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Mnangagwa to name Harare Minister this week
President Mnangagwa says he will appoint the Minister of State for Harare Metropolitan province this week. The Metropolitan province did not have a Minister of State since last year when Presi...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 06:55hrs | 515 | by Staff reporter
German Methods can work in Zimbabwe
After World War II, in 1945 Germany was divided into two with the United States, Great Britain, and France occupying the western portion of Germany and the Soviet Union occupying eastern Germany. Its ...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 23:02hrs | 1837 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Mnangagwa claims that fuel and wheat shortages already fixed
Government has made significant headway in dealing head-on with various challenges affecting the economy, and has since addressed fuel and wheat challenges, while satisfactory progress has been made i...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 07:41hrs | 262 | by Staff reporter
Research key to economic development: Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has pledged to continue supporting the Research Council of Zimbabwe to ensure it remains more robust in the co-ordination, promotion and supervision of research in the cou...Published: 16 Feb 2019 at 20:14hrs | 106 | by Staff reporter
Calls for Zimbabwe to join Rand Monetary Union grow
Zimbabwe must seriously look into the possibility of joining the Rand Monetary Union as the central bank mulls introducing a fresh monetary policy tool to alleviate foreign currency shortages, the hea...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 14:44hrs | 3418 | by Staff reporter
Ncube, Mangudya policy tussle on monetary policy statement
POLICY efficacy doubts - both fiscal and monetary - in supporting a liberalised foreign currency market, effectively discarding the 1:1 US dollar-bond note/RTGS dollar peg, have arguably been the main...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 08:27hrs | 528 | by Brett Chulu
Zimbabwe economy plunges into VUCA environment
Business leaders are frustrated with the inability to anticipate and handle the country's fragile and toxic economy which continues to implode, a situation which has left them in distress.This...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 08:59hrs | 1912 | by Staff reporter
Sadc seized with Zimbabwe crisis, claims Tendai Biti
THE Zimbabwean crisis continues to exist in the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) corridors despite efforts by regional leaders to portray the ugly scenes that rocked the country in recent...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 07:18hrs | 786 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe likely to return some land to white farmers?
The Zimbabwean government is likely to give back some land to white farmers, after a land audit is set to be completed in March.The audit, which is being carried out across the country, seeks ...Published: 11 Feb 2019 at 14:31hrs | 3905 | by Business Day
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