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CZI sounds alarm over substandard goods in Zimbabwe
The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) has raised concern over the continued flood of substandard and mispriced goods entering the country, despite the existence of the Consignment-Based Confo...Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 06:05hrs | 127 | by Christopher Mutambirwa
Zimbabwe moves to revive pharmaceutical sector
The Government of Zimbabwe has announced a comprehensive set of interventions aimed at revitalising the country's pharmaceutical industry, with a focus on increasing local drug production, reducing im...Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 09:33hrs | 188 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe suspends livestock imports from South Africa over FMD outbreak
Zimbabwe has suspended, with immediate effect, all imports of live cloven-hoofed animals and their related products from South Africa following a confirmed outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in ...Published: 26 May 2025 at 19:40hrs | 351 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe strengthens private sector role in economic development drive
Zimbabwe is forging ahead with a private sector-led economic model, as the Government and business leaders intensify collaboration aimed at creating a robust and sustainable economy. The move is align...Published: 16 May 2025 at 09:53hrs | 55 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's repetitive licensing fees to stop in 6 months
Industry and Commerce Minister, Mangaliso Ndlovu, has pledged that the government's efforts to reduce the burden of repetitive business licenses will come to fruition within the next six months, a mov...Published: 13 May 2025 at 10:32hrs | 10876 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's suspension of tariffs on US goods triggers debate
The recent decision by the Zimbabwean Government to suspend a 35 percent tariff previously levied on goods from the United States has ignited a spirited debate among economic stakeholders, with the Na...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:25hrs | 197 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe manufacturing sector faces challenges
Industry and Commerce Minister Nqobizitha Ndlovu has called for urgent action to address the challenges stifling the competitiveness of Zimbabwe's manufacturing sector, after new findings revealed tha...Published: 16 Apr 2025 at 23:23hrs | 119 | 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
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
Zimbabwe clamps down on smuggling, counterfeit products
Authorities in Zimbabwe are intensifying efforts to combat the smuggling of consumer goods into the country and the proliferation of counterfeit and substandard products in the market to safeguard pub...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 09:43hrs | 265 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe commits ZiG550m to industrial growth plan
The Zimbabwean government has committed ZiG$550 million to support the newly launched Zimbabwe Industrial Reconstruction and Growth Plan (ZIRGP), aimed at fostering growth opportunities in the manufac...Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 06:40hrs | 155 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt to simplify business licensing
The Zimbabwean Government is taking proactive steps to simplify the business licensing process and reduce associated costs, with the aim of improving the ease of doing business in the country. A Cabin...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 10:05hrs | 193 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe unveils industrial growth blueprint for automotive sector
The Zimbabwe Industrial Reconstruction and Growth Plan (ZIRGP), a targeted economic manufacturing initiative, has outlined key strategies to boost domestic production of buses and trucks. Running from...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 07:52hrs | 154 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean industry urged to brace for AfCFTA competition
Zimbabwe's local industry must be ready for competition from across the continent as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) comes into force, Industry and Commerce Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu ...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 07:22hrs | 133 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's new policy outlines plans to widen tax base
The Zimbabwean government has announced a new policy under the Zimbabwe Industrial Reconstruction and Growth Plan (ZIRGP) to simplify tax models for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs). This move aims ...Published: 27 Oct 2024 at 12:18hrs | 275 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe targets 7 sectors for import substitution
In a bid to reduce reliance on imports and boost local industry, Zimbabwe has identified seven key sectors for import substitution.The country's short-term manufacturing blueprint, the Zimbabw...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 12:51hrs | 743 | by Staff reporter
Local cattle breeder donates semen
A local stud breeder is offering free semen from his stud bulls to help improve cattle breeds in communal areas, aligning with the national effort to rebuild Zimbabwe's livestock herd. This initiative...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 08:43hrs | 162 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, United Kingdom trade up 67%
Trade between Zimbabwe and Britain surged by 67 percent to over US$800 million in 2023 compared to 2022, according to UK deputy ambassador to Zimbabwe, Dr. Joanne Abbot. Speaking at the launch...Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 06:34hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter
Tick-borne diseases hit Matebeleland North
Matebeleland North has been hit by an outbreak of tick-borne diseases with veterinary authorities saying 276 cattle succumbed to the diseases from 525 cases recorded in the province since January....Published: 28 Nov 2023 at 05:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
AU livestock programme launched in Zimbabwe
THE African Union-Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation yesterday launched the resilient African feed and fodder systems (RAFFS Project) in Zimb...Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 05:35hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe urged to cut sugar imports to avert collapse of local industry'
To safeguard local producers grappling with declining sales, it is advisable to halt sugar imports into Zimbabwe. Concerns have arisen that by March of next year, the country could find itself burdene...Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 06:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
CemAir launches first flight to Zimbabwe
SOUTH African carrier, CemAir, yesterday announced its presence in Zimbabwe by introducing its Johannesburg-Victoria Falls flights.This move is part of the airline's strategic growth plans aim...Published: 10 Aug 2023 at 06:45hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe lines up 40 000 tonnes maize exports
Zimbabwe is ready to resume grain exports this year with initial exports of 40 000 tonnes of grain to East Africa from the substantial surpluses grown by the farmers as the Second Republic's agricultu...Published: 07 Aug 2023 at 06:39hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Mystery disease decimates kraals in Mberengwa
FOR a month and a half, Mr Thomas Mangena of Jeka area in Mberengwa District, Midlands Province lived in what seemed to be a bad dream that he wished he would one day wake up from.The reality,...Published: 27 Jul 2023 at 06:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's 2023 wheat hectarage rises to 86 000
Farmers have planted wheat on 86 000 hectares this season, which is 4 000 hectares shy of the targeted 90 000 hectares, setting the stage for yet another bumper wheat harvest, Lands, Agriculture, Fish...Published: 01 Jul 2023 at 07:54hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Econet, EcoCash seek to raise US$60 million
Zimbabwe's largest telecommunications firm, Econet and its sister company EcoCash Holdings are planning to raise US$30,3 million each from shareholders to redeem outstanding debentures.The deb...Published: 09 Jun 2023 at 06:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
SMALL scale miners seeks audience with President on export ban
SMALL scale miners, bit hard by the new base metals export blanket ban announced recently, are seeking a six-month moratorium to fulfill existing supply a...Published: 19 Mar 2023 at 20:16hrs | 1 | by Paul Ndou
Chiefs to fine farmers for not dipping cattle
TRADITIONAL leaders have been urged to penalise farmers who are not bringing their cattle for dipping as this is hindering Government's efforts to fight the January disease.In a speech read on...Published: 16 Mar 2023 at 07:14hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Cattle fattening in 90 days
CATTLE fattening is a method of raising livestock that minimises animal mobility, allowing them to gain weight more quickly. Larger animals produce more meat, which can be sold for more money ...Published: 12 Feb 2023 at 07:34hrs | 3 | by Chipo Tachiona
Chinese firm to manufacture lithium batteries in Zimbabwe
CHINESE steel manufacturer Dinson Iron and Steel Company (DISCO) says it intends to locally produce lithium-ion batteries as Zimbabwe has all the raw materials required in the production process....Published: 08 Jan 2023 at 09:30hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Beware of fake livestock vaccines, govt warns
THE Department of Veterinary Services has warned farmers not to buy livestock vaccines from unlicensed dealers, saying most of their products were fake.The department's chief director, Josphat...Published: 09 Dec 2022 at 05:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe 'does not want bully partners'
Zimbabwe does not want development partners that impose their ideas, but those that complement its efforts in uplifting the livelihoods of people, Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Develo...Published: 29 Sep 2022 at 05:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa launches rural poultry scheme
THE Presidential Rural Poultry Scheme which is expected to provide 30 million chicks to at least three million people across the country's rural areas was launched in Masvingo on Thursday in line with...Published: 28 Aug 2022 at 08:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa tells provinces to fully implement devolution
PROVINCES should fully implement devolution and embark on developmental projects that have a sustainable impact on livelihoods of communities as this adds impetus to the attainment of Vision 2030, Pre...Published: 21 Aug 2022 at 08:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga shoots first beast in the resuscitation of CSC
THE revamped Cold Storage Company(CSC)-Boustead Beef factory, which resumed operations yesterday after 22 years of closure, will never be allowed to collapse again as its re-opening is anchored on ren...Published: 19 Aug 2022 at 06:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe suspends platinum levy
THE Government has suspended the 5 percent levy on raw platinum exports after miners lobbied the Treasury for its removal citing its detrimental impact on operations and the commitment by industry pla...Published: 17 May 2022 at 06:31hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Fight against tick-borne diseases intensifies
THE fight against tick-borne related diseases has been escalated following the launch of the national tick-borne disease control strategy and the refurbishment of a laboratory for the production...Published: 04 Mar 2022 at 05:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
IMF wants Zimbabwe to pay WB first to qualify for a special debt relief programme
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) delivered another blow to Zimbabwe's debt crisis yesterday, saying Harare will not qualify for a special debt relief programme until it pays off its debt to the W...Published: 01 Dec 2021 at 12:15hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Covid-19 protocols remain in force
Cabinet received an update on the country's response to the Covid-19 pandemic, procurement and roll-out of vaccines, as presented by chairman of the Ministers' National Committee, Vice President and M...Published: 17 Nov 2021 at 05:06hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Electricity imports cost Zimbabwe US$200 million
ZIMBABWE will spend about US$200 million for power imports this year to bridge a gap stemming out of depleted internal production, a government official has said.Gloria Magombo, the permanent ...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:52hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Giant steel plant roars to life… US$1bn funding secured
Afrochine Smelting - a subsidiary of the world's largest stainless steel producer Tsingshan Holdings - has secured the US$1 billion needed for the first phase of the project to establish a steel plant...Published: 17 Oct 2021 at 08:54hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Sanctions collapsed Zimbabwe beef industry
THE country's famed beef industry collapsed at the turn of the millennium following the imposition of illegal sanctions by Western countries when the country embarked on the successful fast-track land...Published: 13 Oct 2021 at 06:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans to launch music distribution platform
JACARANDA Media Group is set to launch an on demand digital music distribution service for both local and continental artistes at the end of this month.With the platform, artistes and record l...Published: 13 Sep 2021 at 06:08hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa launches multi-million dollar cattle project today
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa will today launch a US$15 million cattle ranching project in Mhondoro that is part of the country's efforts to boost the national herd as part of the Livestock Growth Plan, which s...Published: 26 Aug 2021 at 06:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Agric sector grows 34% on bumper harvest
Zimbabwean farmers did so well with the last harvest that the agricultural sector is now expected to grow 34 percent this year, more than three times the 11 percent initially projected in the budget a...Published: 02 Aug 2021 at 07:31hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Mthuli Ncube's strategy will help him avoid fresh borrowings'
THE global economy contracted 4,3% in 2020 against a background of the United States-China trade war, Brexit and the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic, which saw countries imposing strict lockdowns that...Published: 01 Aug 2021 at 06:45hrs | 1 | by Inter HorIzon Securities
Ministry spearheads tick-borne diseases vaccine production
THE Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water and Fisheries will spearhead a programme for the local production of vaccines for tick-borne diseases to reduce the import bill and to boost production of liv...Published: 30 Jun 2021 at 06:47hrs | 17 | by Staff Reporter
Agriculture crucial towards achieving vision 2030
Agriculture remains one of the key economic sectors in Zimbabwe that has a potential to turn tables towards achieving vision 2030 as outlined in the National Development Strategy (NDS1), "towards a pr...Published: 10 Jun 2021 at 07:08hrs | 14 | by Derick Tsimba
1,9m hectares under maize
A total of 1,9 million hectares of maize was planted by farmers during the 2020/21 summer cropping season registering an increase of 24 percent from the 1,5 million hectares last season. The c...Published: 24 Mar 2021 at 06:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean agriculture recovery in motion
ZIMBABWE is an agrarian economy and has huge potential to produce enough for its people and surplus that can be exported to generate foreign currency. However, there is a puzzling divergence between i...Published: 28 Feb 2021 at 10:43hrs | 3 | by Dr John Basera
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