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Buses hike fares
Zimbabweans gearing up for festive holiday travel were left frustrated yesterday as transport operators hiked fares by over 50%, exploiting the surge in demand. This comes against the backdrop of a st...Published: 24 Dec 2024 at 12:32hrs | 1670 | by Staff reporter
Currency crisis piles more misery on fragile Zimbabwe economy
Leading economists have raised concerns over the potential economic impact of the recent waves of price hikes and currency volatility, which threaten to further destabilize an already fragile economy....Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 13:12hrs | 3500 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube issues chilling warning over sugar tax-linked price hikes
Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has issued a firm warning to traders engaging in unjustified price hikes on sugary beverages, arguing that the officially gazetted tax thresholds do not warrant such exce...Published: 28 Feb 2024 at 06:31hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Maridadi seeks new markets for Zimbabwe products
As the manufacturing sector continues to increase production driven by favourable policies introduced by the Second Republic, Zimbabwe's Ambassador to Senegal James Maridadi has decided to help the fi...Published: 10 Apr 2023 at 07:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe prices soar ahead of Christmas
ZIMBABWEANS face yet another bleak festive season as prices of basic commodities, mostly foodstuffs, continue to rise with retailers citing the current power outages as the main driver of price increa...Published: 02 Dec 2022 at 05:02hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Lager beer production seen up 11%
DELTA Beverages says its lager beer portfolio is performing ahead of prior year, with a target to produce more than two million hectolitres this year, up 11% compared to prior year.Last year, ...Published: 04 Aug 2022 at 06:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
US$ salary demands grow louder in Zimbabwe
DEMANDS for United States dollar (US$) salaries have increased across all sectors of the economy as a number of employees struggle to buy basic commodities now being charged in the greenback.M...Published: 18 Jul 2022 at 08:26hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean Exemption Permits holders' choice: Restart in a broken country or live undocumented in SA
THREE Zimbabweans who held Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEPs), which the South African government has now scrapped, share their anxiety and anguish as they face deportation, uprooting their lives and...Published: 25 Jun 2022 at 08:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Schweppes selling mostly in Zimdollars'
Beverages maker, Schweppes Zimbabwe, says the bulk of its domestic market sales are being conducted in local currency while US dollars constitute only a small portion.Chief executive Mr Charle...Published: 08 Mar 2022 at 05:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Forex black market chokes residents
Bulawayo residents have said parallel market rates are chocking them as they cannot afford to pay rentals or make ends meet.Parallel market rates have shot up to about $180 for US$1 in the str...Published: 06 Oct 2021 at 05:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Temba Mliswa takes ZANU PF leader heads on
Norton Member of Parliament Temba Mliswa has accused Zanu PF Mashonaland West youth chairman, Vengai Musengi, of fomenting divisions in the party, excelling only in the use of violence, taking over pe...Published: 20 Sep 2021 at 13:09hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
So Mnangagwa will finally Resign?
On August 16 some people of Harare high density suburbs will yet again brave the wind and toyi-toyi the streets to exert pressure on a constitutionally elected and military backed government to resign...Published: 14 Aug 2019 at 07:48hrs | | by Robert Sigauke, Political Commentator, Cape Town
Zimbabwe retailers in major price climbdown
THE price hike madness that had manifested in the country in recent weeks appears to be dissipating with some of the major players in the economy starting to see reason following the gazetting of Stat...Published: 08 Jul 2019 at 07:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grain millers raise prices
THE Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) has increased recommended retail prices for mealie-meal, flour and rice which will see a 5kg bag of roller meal costing $9.60. In a lette...Published: 05 Jun 2019 at 07:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube triggers panic
LONG-suffering Zimbabweans should brace for even tougher economic times ahead, following last week's surprise announcement by Finance minister Mthuli Ncube that the country would have yet another curr...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 10:56hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Schweppes hikes Mazoe Orange Crush retail price
SCHWEPPES Zimbabwe Limited has increased the retail price for its Mazoe Orange Crush to $4 from $3,20 for a two-litre bottle citing rising costs of key imported ingredients. In view of the per...Published: 12 Nov 2018 at 05:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Schweppes anticipate continued gaps in production due to forex shortages
Schweppes Holdings Africa Limited (SHAL) is the holding company for Schweppes Zimbabwe Limited (SZL) whose core business is manufacturing, sales and distribution of beverages under license from The Co...Published: 09 Nov 2018 at 09:00hrs | 14 | by Schweppes
People not happy with Mazoe changes can go hang
Schweppes Zimbabwe and The Coca Cola Company are committed to offering people the drinks they want, while helping them reduce sugar intake, the two companies said yesterday. "People tell us th...Published: 19 Jun 2018 at 07:15hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Schweppes face boycott over Mazoe brands
SCHWEPPES Zimbabwe has come under fire for changing the ingredient formulation on the Mazoe syrups and Mazoe Orange Crush without informing consumers.Angry consumers have gone on social media ...Published: 17 Jun 2018 at 20:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mazoe Orange Crush formula adulterated, boycott called
AMID market reports suggesting politics on social media where a campaign against Mazoe Syrups has been going on, Coca-Cola have come out to explain changes to formulation on their products.Ove...Published: 12 Jun 2018 at 15:28hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Price madness grips Zimbabwe
PRICES of commodities continue spiralling out of control, pushing Zimbabweans further to the abyss of poverty, given that over 90% of them are unemployed while for those in employment, salaries remain...Published: 05 Nov 2017 at 07:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bob and Grace Mugabe's Muppet Show is in full swing
Get ready to salsa to the sounds of party-political kongonya when Grace Mugabe takes centre stage at the Zanu-PF special congress scheduled for December. So I hope Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa ca...Published: 20 Oct 2017 at 09:59hrs | 2 | by Tafi Mhaka
Thieving rapist jailed
A robber who broke into a tuckshop where the female shopkeeper was sleeping and stole all the goods before raping her twice at knife point, was yesterday sentenced to an effective 19 years in jail....Published: 21 Sep 2017 at 06:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Shopping spree backfires
Two Harare men appeared in court yesterday for allegedly using counterfeit $50 notes to buy groceries in Domboshava.Kudzai Munyukwa (26) and Tinashe Mwatiba (21) appeared before Harare magistr...Published: 11 Jul 2017 at 07:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
To make Zimbabwe great again: bring back the full fat milk, french toast and wild honey
I absolutely loved the 7 years I spent learning at Hallingbury Primary School in Harare. One particular delight I enjoyed indulging in back then still warms my soul: drinking full fat fresh milk. The ...Published: 07 Jul 2017 at 12:34hrs | 2 | by Tafi Mhaka
PICTURE: OK Zimbabwe measures Mazoe juice in kilograms not litres
Retail outlet OK Zimbabwe has been caught up in an embarrassing price tag boob.A picture has gone viral on social media of Mazoe Orange Crush measured in kilograms abd not litres.F...Published: 20 Feb 2017 at 12:26hrs | 1 | by Alice Charamba
Oasis Logistics builds on Christmas success, delivers groceries bought by diaspora to families in Zimbabwe
Over Christmas Oasis Logistics enabled people in the diaspora to easily buy locally sourced groceries, which were delivered straight to their families' homes in and around Bulawayo. Building o...Published: 03 Jan 2017 at 21:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
This Christmas Zimbabweans in the diaspora can easily buy groceries for delivery for families back home
Despite a cash crunch affecting Zimbabwe there is now a solution enabling people in the diaspora to buy locally sourced groceries which are delivered straight to their families' homes in and around Bu...Published: 20 Dec 2016 at 18:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bosso donates groceries worth $100
HIGHLANDERS Football Club has donated groceries to a Bulawayo family that lost a granny and her granddaughter in a freak accident on Friday.Sineta Agnes Ncube (71) and her 13-year-old granddau...Published: 29 Aug 2016 at 23:28hrs | | by Bianca Mlilo
'January Disease' thieves arrested'
TWO men have blamed the "January Disease" after stealing cash and groceries from a school tuck-shop.Msitheli Nkomo, 37, and Goodwill Sibanda, 25, both of Jotsholo, broke into the Ngombane Prim...Published: 14 Jan 2016 at 05:27hrs | 1 | by Adelaide Moyo
Ex-wife accused of beating up cop, lover
A Bulawayo police officer's former wife allegedly stormed into his bedroom at Ross Camp and bashed him together with his girlfriend.Rumbidzai Mugomba, 29, of Emakhandeni allegedly flew off th...Published: 19 Dec 2014 at 06:55hrs | | by Thubelihle Mabhena
'Thirsty' guard in trouble over Mazoe Orange Crush
The adage, "who is going the guard" rang true for OK supermarket in Hwange after one of its security details assigned to ensure nothing is stolen allegedly turned thief.Clemensia Nyoni (44...Published: 25 Nov 2014 at 09:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe lambasts Bulawayo women
First Lady Grace Mugabe says she is patient and loving, but dare disrespect and you will see her true colours.Some hungry, tired and sun burnt women in Bulawayo learnt this the hard way after...Published: 16 Oct 2014 at 06:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mazoe Orange Crush price slashed
Schweppes Zimbabwe yesterday announced a retail price reduction for the two-litre Mazoe Orange Crush from US$3,50 to $3.00.The price reduction has been attributed to improved operational effic...Published: 27 Feb 2013 at 04:54hrs | 1 | by Business reporter
18 bus passengers steal at accident scene
Eighteen travellers aboard a Leighwoods bus travelling from Bulawayo to Masvingo are in trouble for stealing from a haulage truck which had been involved in an accident on the highway.The accu...Published: 01 Nov 2012 at 04:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mazoe, local brewed beer in short supply
The retail sector has been hit by a shortage of Mazoe Orange Crush and locally brewed clear beer.However prices of basic commodities have remained stable, with sugar supplies slowly increasing...Published: 22 May 2012 at 09:17hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mazoe - a brand trusted by Zimbabwean generations
MAZOE Orange Crush is an integral part of the Zimbabwean lifestyle. It has been trusted by generations to give the best in healthy refreshment.Over the years, the brand has been built to cater...Published: 12 Apr 2012 at 17:45hrs | 41 | by Staff contributor
Econet becomes Zimbabwe's Superbrand for 2011
ECONET scooped the first prize in the country's top 10 superbrands for the second consecutive year. It has been credited with transforming many lives in Zimbabwe.The Econet brand was recognise...Published: 09 Dec 2011 at 19:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Govt urges local companies to promote national brands
The DPM, Professor Arthur Mutambara called upon Zimbabwean companies to take steps in aiding government's national rebranding efforts as successful brands are created through perception of management...Published: 09 Dec 2011 at 10:06hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mazoe Orange Crush being smuggled out of Zimbabwe
Schweppes yesterday expressed concern at the rate at which their brands including Mazoe Orange Crush were being smuggled out of the country instead of them officially exporting the products. ...Published: 09 Nov 2011 at 06:27hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Prices galore in Buy Zimbabwe promotion
In 1995 the new president of an apartheid-free South Africa Nelson Mandela joined forces with the captain of the South African rugby team Francois Piennar to lead the nation to an inspirational victo...Published: 28 Oct 2011 at 05:39hrs | | by Robert Garai Muganda
Let's celebrate Zimbabwe brands, achievers
The forthcoming Buy Zimbabwe Week promotion to be held during the final week of November will be a great national bonanza filled with lots of pomp and fanfare.Designed to celebrate the joys of...Published: 21 Oct 2011 at 05:14hrs | 4 | by Robert Muganda
Fake till slip lands Bulawayo woman into trouble
A FIFTTY-ONE-YEAR-OLD Bulawayo woman who is suspected to be part of some unscrupulous residents who went into supermarkets and bought groceries using counterfeit receipts was arrested at a local supe...Published: 12 Sep 2011 at 06:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
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