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Zimbabwe campaign for foreign direct investment intensifies
IN a strategic move meant to bolster the country's economic landscape, the Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, Professor Mthuli Ncube, is set to spearhead a series of F...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Judge dresses down businessman for approaching his court 'with dirty hands'
High Court judge Jacob Manzunzu has taken a swipe at businessman Ofer Sivan for approaching his court "with dirty hands" in a case in which the latter is involved in a row with partners over sharehold...Published: 26 Feb 2023 at 09:13hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga engages diaspora community
ZIMBABWEANS living in the diaspora have been urged to take advantage of numerous business opportunities that are opening up and play a part in creating their wealth as well as grow the economy....Published: 19 Nov 2022 at 06:23hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe a destination of choice in investments, says Mnangagwa
ZIMBABWE is a destination of choice in terms of investments with the country going up the ladder in the list of destinations with sound ease of doing business policies that will propel it to become an...Published: 21 Nov 2021 at 08:22hrs | 10 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe shall rise again
EMMERSON Mnangagwa, in his message during Zimbabwe's 38th Independence celebrations, months after the coup that removed long-serving leader Robert Mugabe and a few months before his election as ...Published: 18 Apr 2021 at 08:54hrs | 3 | by Emmerson Mnangagwa
Foreign direct investment dries up
FOREIGN investment inflows to Zimbabwe last year fell by 23.7% to US$40.06 million compared to the same period in the previous year, with analysts attributing the decline to the outbreak of Covid-19 p...Published: 28 Feb 2021 at 15:33hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe must embrace 'spirit of optimism and confidence'
IT is my singular honour and privilege to have been invited to address this virtual Africa Reconstruction Global Summit organised by the World Economic Congress.The theme of this conference, Colla...Published: 10 Feb 2021 at 06:16hrs | 2 | by ED Mnangagwa
Fully utilizing ZIDA to promote economic growth
The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) Bill was gazetted on the 5th of April 2019. The purpose of the bill is to establish a single focal point that facilitates entry and implementation...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 21:46hrs | | by Victor Bhoroma
Zimbabwe removes barriers to solar energy expansion
Power-short Zimbabwe has removed import duties on solar-energy-related products, from batteries to cables, and mandated that all new construction in the country include solar systems, government offic...Published: 21 Jul 2019 at 10:18hrs | | by Thompson Reuters Foundation
Mthuli Ncube opens up
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 Tr...Published: 03 Jun 2019 at 10:11hrs | | by Mthuli Ncube
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: 03 Jun 2019 at 07:23hrs | | by Prof Mthuli Ncube
Mnangagwa demands end to bureaucracy
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa on Friday demanded an immediate end to bureaucracy by companies and individuals against foreign investors as the country witnesses unprecedented investor interest in the mining sec...Published: 02 Jun 2019 at 08:17hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa warns businesses not to invite price controls
President Mnangagwa says his administration does not believe in price controls and urged businesses to have a human face by desisting from the tendency of increasing prices without any justification. ...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:05hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Parly adjourns
PARLIAMENT has adjourned for more than a month, but portfolio committees will be sitting, while plenary sessions are on recess. The National Assembly adjourned last week on Thursday, while Sen...Published: 28 Mar 2019 at 23:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe targeting to process FDI approvals in hours
The establishment of the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) will capacitate the country to process foreign direct investment (FDI) approvals within a day, Finance and Economic Developme...Published: 18 Mar 2019 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
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 | 1 | by Mthuli Ncube
Mnangagwa accelerates ease of doing business
Government says a fully-fledged Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) that will process investment approvals within a day will be fully operational this year. This is part of Gover...Published: 27 Feb 2019 at 06:26hrs | 32 | by Staff reporter
Investment bill to be gazetted in 2-3 weeks
THE Zimbabwe Investment Development Authority Bill (Zida) is set to be gazetted within the next few weeks. The merging of the country's investment entities mooted in May 2018 is inspired by th...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 07:52hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Parliament to resume sitting end of January
PARLIAMENT will resume business on January 29 next year after breaking for the festive season. Both the National Assembly and Senate adjourned last week on Thursday after the former had passed the 201...Published: 28 Dec 2018 at 20:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe as a new gateway into Africa
ON Friday afternoon of 2 November 2018, I visited Surface Wilmar based in Chitungwiza, Harare. The company is owned by one of the largest companies in the world in the production of edible oils, based...Published: 05 Nov 2018 at 14:36hrs | 1 | by Minister of Finance Prof Mthuli Ncube
Zimbabwe as a new gateway into Africa
ON Friday afternoon of 2 November 2018, I visited Surface Wilmar based in Chitungwiza, Harare. The company is owned by one of the largest companies in the world in the production of edible oils, based...Published: 05 Nov 2018 at 05:21hrs | 3 | by Hon. Prof Mthuli Ncube
Zimbabwe to cut company registration period to within 6 hours
Government is targeting to register companies within six hours in the next two years as the country's ease of doing business reforms gather pace, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said.This com...Published: 23 Oct 2018 at 15:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Obert Mpofu denies growing rich off govt corruption
Zanu-PF secretary for administration Obert Mpofu sits down for a wide-ranging interview with the Daily on Sunday's Mugove Tafirenyika. Find below excerpts of the interview.Q: Zanu-PF has intro...Published: 23 Sep 2018 at 14:28hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's message to Uncle Sam
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said Zimbabwe has no quarrel with the United States government and its people, and he is pleased with the way relations between the two countries are improving....Published: 23 Sep 2018 at 08:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt moves to amend Constitution
The Ninth Parliament of Zimbabwe officially opens on Tuesday with significant changes to Chapter 14 of the Constitution set to be introduced.The amendments are designed to streamline the struc...Published: 16 Sep 2018 at 07:14hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa aims to move Zimbabwe from pariah to global partner
Zimbabwe's ruling Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (Zanu PF) says that if it is re-elected in the forthcoming national polls, it will focus on opening the country for business, fighting...Published: 22 May 2018 at 08:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Good news to confront the naysayers
As we begin a truly new era for Zimbabwe, I cannot fathom the vile negativity with which so many people still view the new dispensation.It appears as if people have very short memories. Not lo...Published: 15 May 2018 at 17:08hrs | 3 | by Mike Tawanda
Banks in Zimbabwe urged to reduce interest rates
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) was engaging banks to reduce interest rates on loans to stimulate production across various sectors of the economy, Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga has said....Published: 26 Apr 2018 at 07:32hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe overwhelmed by investment enquiries
Zimbabwe has been overwhelmed by investment enquiries and commitments, prompting Government to expedite the process of setting up a One Stop Investment Centre, a senior official in President Mnangagwa...Published: 20 Apr 2018 at 07:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa pained by Zimbabwe cash shortages
President Mnangagwa has reaffirmed the country's economy is forecast to grow by 4,5 percent this year on the back of a robust performance in agriculture, mining, tourism and the construction sector. H...Published: 19 Apr 2018 at 07:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa eyes 4.5% growth rate
President Mnangagwa has reaffirmed the country's economy is forecast to grow by 4,5 percent this year on the back of a robust performance in agriculture, mining, tourism and the construction sector. H...Published: 19 Apr 2018 at 07:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe will rise again' - Mnangagwa's independence speech in full
Address by the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe and Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, His Excellency Comrade E.D. Mnangagwa, on Zimbabwe's 38th Independence Celebrations, 18th Ap...Published: 19 Apr 2018 at 06:57hrs | 21 | by Emmerson Mnangagwa
Investment expert speaks out
Rwandan governance expert Ms Clare Akamanzi yesterday said there was need to empower the envisaged one-stop investment organisation integrating several Government business arms as part of efforts to i...Published: 13 Apr 2018 at 07:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
President Mnangagwa's Report Card - The First 100 Days
Part 2: Foreign Affairs & Foreign Direct Investments President Mnangagwa during his inauguration issued some major foreign policy promises. He...Published: 13 Mar 2018 at 19:52hrs | 3 | by Vusi Nyamazana
Addressing Zimbabwean business climate
The recent amendments to the Indigenisation and Empowerment Act and the slight adjustments on petroleum levies are massive steps to entice investors as Zimbabwe opens up for new business.Other...Published: 04 Feb 2018 at 15:33hrs | 1 | by Victor Bhoroma
Zimbabwe to become a global lithium player
ZIMBABWE is expected to be one of the major global players in the production of processed lithium, a main component in the manufacturing of electric car batteries with Australian (ASX) listed Zimbabwe...Published: 28 Jan 2018 at 08:07hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Mudenda in Mugabe blunder
FORMER President Robert Mugabe's 37-year rule still haunts many Zanu-PF politicians, who continue to refer him as President instead of the current President Emmerson Mnangagwa.Speaker of the N...Published: 09 Jan 2018 at 06:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
SONA lays ground for new prosperous Zimbabwe
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's first State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered on Wednesday has set the tone for his reform agenda anchored on the crown values of honesty, transparency, accountabil...Published: 22 Dec 2017 at 10:12hrs | | by Chronicle Editorial Comment
'Kill the vices of procrastination'
We publish the opening remarks by Speaker of The National Assembly Advocate Jacob Mudenda last week at the Pre-Budget Seminar in Victoria Falls. The seminar ends today.Let me start by extendin...Published: 12 Nov 2017 at 07:36hrs | 1 | by Advocate Jacob Mudenda
Beitbridge One-Stop-Border-Post coming soon
Zimbabwe and South Africa yesterday agreed to immediately start measures to operationalise the Beitbridge One-Stop Border-Post (OSBP) and signed five cooperation agreements as relations between the ne...Published: 04 Oct 2017 at 06:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF chefs scramble for assets
Zanu-PF bigwigs are rubbing their hands in glee, ready to pounce on prime commercial land around Tokwe-Mukosi Dam in Masvingo in what could turn out to be yet another scandal benefiting the nouveau-ri...Published: 26 May 2017 at 07:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zuma to officially launch Invest South Africa One Stop shop
The President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Jacob Zuma will officially launch the Invest South Africa One Stop Shop (Invest SA OSS) on Friday, 17 March 2017 in Pretoria. The aim of Invest SA...Published: 02 Mar 2017 at 10:18hrs | | by Agencies
MDC-T presence in government produced excellent results- Mashakada
MDC-T senior official Tapiwa Mashakada has said his party's presence in government during the inclusive government resulted to excellent service delivery which shows that if it is fully given a ma...Published: 24 Jan 2017 at 04:04hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Dangote's team denied Zimbabwe visas
BILLIONAIRE Nigerian investor Aliko Dangote's plans for US$1 billion worth of investment in Zimbabwe could go up in smoke after the country's Immigration Department denied visas to aides he wanted to ...Published: 04 Aug 2016 at 09:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe operationalises one stop shop investment centre
ZIMBAbWE'S One Stop Shop investment centre will be fully operational on August 1 as the Government intensifies efforts to increase foreign direct investment inflows, a senior official has said....Published: 26 Jul 2016 at 06:50hrs | | by Oliver Kazunga
Mnangagwa saves collapsed Samsung deal
KOREA-based telecommunications manufacturing giant Samsung's deal to set up a television and refrigeration assembly plant in Zimbabwe nearly collapsed due to corruption and bureaucratic bungling in go...Published: 07 Jul 2016 at 10:35hrs | 3 | by Business Reporter
Mudenda raps Govt bureaucracy
National Assembly Speaker Advocate Jacob Mudenda has rapped excessive bureaucracy in Government saying it was inhibiting investment in the country. He made the remarks at the Zimbabwe National...Published: 05 Jul 2016 at 06:57hrs | | by Lloyd Gumbo
Mugabe in major climb down
The government gazetted new measures watering down the controversial Indigenisation law on December 24, a development that exposes lack of policy coordination in President Robert Mugabe's government....Published: 03 Jan 2016 at 10:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's deadly human conveyor belt
As an educationist with extensive teaching experience at university level, I feel particularly saddened that the young people who are graduating in their thousands every year from all manner of c...Published: 16 Oct 2015 at 15:28hrs | | by Professor Welshman Ncube
COMESA: We risk being a supermarket economy
The government often makes us believe that we are the blessed and lucky beneficiaries of serendipity and benevolence where correlation is actually causation such that economic policies we choose are n...Published: 13 Oct 2015 at 12:58hrs | 1 | by Dr Brian Sedze
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