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Zimbabweans 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 indu...Published: 6 hrs ago | 1034 | 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: 12 hrs ago | 2831 | by Victor Bhoroma
Zimbabwean families now surviving on one meal per day
MOST families in Zimbabwe are now surviving on one meal per day as prices of basic commodities continue to spiral out of control amid a worsening economic crisis, a Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ) ...Published: 17 hrs ago | 1260 | by Staff reporter
Price madness: Manufacturers blame retailers
MANUFACTURES have blamed retailers for the price madness prevailing on the market, accusing them of unethically adding high-profit margins on products, hence suffocating the consuming public.C...Published: 19 hrs ago | 1574 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Historic ZITF opens
THE 60th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) opens in Bulawayo today with record breaking subscription at 532 direct local exhibitors and 16 countries participating. ...Published: 20 hrs ago | 493 | by Staff reporter
RTGS$ plunges
Zimbabwe is nearing the much dreaded economic horrors of 2008 punctuated by hyperinflation, widespread shortages of foreign currency and fuel coupled with a spike in prices of everything, including st...Published: 21 Apr 2019 at 08:55hrs | 5639 | by Staff reporter
There is a light at the end of price hikes
The pain of being in Zimbabwe is to look at the prices every time you pass a gas station? You are not Zimbabwean if you are not paying more attention to the prices of everything you buy? This is not p...Published: 21 Apr 2019 at 08:15hrs | 2136 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
'Zimbabwe will rise again'
ZIMBABWE is on a path to build its economy, establish a new future and through greater social cohesion and unity, the country shall rise again, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said.The sentim...Published: 21 Apr 2019 at 08:15hrs | 684 | by Staff reporter
India, UAE roped in to revive CAPS, Datlabs
THE government says it is taking concrete steps to revive the country's health sector by engaging India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to help resuscitate fallen pharmaceutical giants CAPS Holding...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 11:11hrs | 522 | 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 | 734 | by Victor Bhoroma
Zimbabwe trade deficit drops by 90%
ZIMBABWE'S trade deficit dropped by 90% to $22,1 million in February this year with analysts attributing the decline to foreign currency shortages.Figures released by the Zimbabwe Statistics A...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 07:26hrs | 303 | by Staff reporter
What do you need to become a welder?
Do you like creating, designing, and fixing stuff? If you are good with your hands, welding could be the career you are looking for. One of the best things about welding as a profession is that it doe...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 21:05hrs | 7530 | by Staff Writer
FULL TEXT: President Mnangagwa's full Independence speech
President Emmerson Mnangagwa today delivered his first Independent speech at the national Sports Stadium. In the speech Mnangagwa paid tribute to the victims of Cyclone Idai both from Zimbabwe...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 20:41hrs | 3494 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimnat comes to the aid of Melfort Old People's Home
Zimnat has come to the aid of Melfort Old People's Home by providing free insurance cover for the home's two vehicles for a whole year.The home, which recently had a combi and a sedan donated ...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 18:22hrs | 333 | by Staf reporter
Get wisdom, get understanding
The following tips_ can set you apart from the crowd and give you a competitive edge over your competitors. 1. Use a "Telephoto* LensNot a real "Telephoto Lens" of course, but whenever a p...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:40hrs | 190 | by Mthokozisi Gwizi
We've failed to guard our independence
ZIMBABWE's independence in 1980 did not come on a silver platter but it came at a huge cost and most of the people who made sure this day became a reality are long gone.But for those who were ...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:00hrs | 118 | by Harry Peter Wilson
Price hikes thwart salary increase relief
Janet Ncube*, a nurse who like all civil servants received a 29% salary increment on Monday, got angry when she woke up to the news of an effective 94% price increase for bread only a day later....Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 18:38hrs | 3305 | by James Thompson
Bulawayo's fuel crisis bites hard
The government is running out of time to ensure that Bulawayo has enough fuel stocks to cover the forthcoming Independence and Easter holidays, as well as the annual Zimbabwe International Trade fair ...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 06:57hrs | 5339 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe says US$ not good for economy
ZIMBABWE's continued use of the United States dollar is no longer sustainable for the economy as it hurts industry's competitiveness, a Cabinet minister has said.Industry and Commerce minister...Published: 14 Apr 2019 at 10:03hrs | 1489 | by Staff reporter
Glut of fuel during ZITF
THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) is now known for bringing good news to the second city.In previous editions, the authorities would go out of their way to ensure that the city's ro...Published: 13 Apr 2019 at 15:49hrs | 820 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's US$1 billion steel project kicks off
ONE of the world's largest stainless steel producers, Chinese company Tsingshan Holding Group, has begun work on setting up of the US$1 billion steel plant in the country that will eventually produce ...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 09:15hrs | 6384 | by Staff reporter
Massive retrenchments loom as Zimbabwe economy slows down
HUNDREDS of formal jobs are on the line in the economy as various businesses grapple with the realities of hyperinflation and exchange rate-induced losses. The market has witnessed massive price hikes...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 09:14hrs | 4219 | by Victor Bhoroma
Mnangagwa fumes
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday warned retailers and companies against "unjustified" price increases which he said had brought untold suffering to ordinary Zimbabweans.Incidentally, as ...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 08:24hrs | 13364 | by Staff reporter
CZI lobbies for import restrictions return
Industrial lobby group, Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI), says the Government needs to quickly revert to the policy of restricting entry of low priced imported products into Zimbabwe to quic...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 07:28hrs | 196 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt committed to growth of ICT
INFORMATION Communication and Technology (ICT) minister Kazembe Kazembe yesterday said the country was employing a litany of initiatives to create and promote an enabling environment for internet conn...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 06:54hrs | 262 | by Staff reporter
Thieves besiege Beitbridge border post warehouse
THIEVES have besieged the burnt State warehouse at Beitbridge Border Post where they are targeting mostly copper cables and related products still trapped under the debris, it has emerged. ...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 06:50hrs | 689 | by Staff reporter
Price hikes cause plunge in retail volumes
The recent spate of price increases has seen a decline in disposable incomes and a drastic plunge in retail volumes, an industry official has said.Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers president...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 07:35hrs | 844 | by Staff reporter
Prices of goods have risen by between 25 and 75%
RETAILERS have said consumer spending has declined considerably in recent months, as Zimbabwean consumers cannot afford to maintain spending with the high prices of goods and services. Prices ...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 07:17hrs | 500 | by Staff repoirter
Museveni to officially open ZITF
UGANDAN President Yoweri Museveni will officially open this year's 60th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) here on April 26. The trade fair, being held under the theme, "Propagating Indust...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 07:16hrs | 180 | by Staff reporter
Good policies will boost the solar energy and minerals business in Africa
In 2009, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) had an estimated $24 trillion in untapped mineral deposits, including the world's largest reserves of coltan and significant quantities of the world...Published: 08 Apr 2019 at 16:02hrs | 400 | by Enos Denhere
NOIC to assume full ownership of Feruka-Harare fuel pipeline
THE Competition and Tariffs Commission (CTC) has approved a deal in which State-owned National Oil Infrastructure Company of Zimbabwe (NOIC) assumes full ownership of the Feruka-Harare fuel pipeline a...Published: 08 Apr 2019 at 06:42hrs | 544 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa has created equal opportunities, claims Minister
President Mnangagwa's administration has created an environment for equal access to economic opportunities between men and women since coming into power in November 2017, a senior Government official ...Published: 08 Apr 2019 at 06:35hrs | 153 | by Staff reporter
Olivine shuts down margarine plant
AGROPROCESSING firm, Olivine Industries Private Limited, has closed its margarine plant, management has confirmed. Olivine used to produce Buttercup margarine, Olivine cooking oil and jade soap among ...Published: 08 Apr 2019 at 06:35hrs | 1550 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe has adequate cement - PPC
PPC Zimbabwe, proud manufacturer of building materials and solutions, would like to assure our valued customers that their favourite cement is readily available at all our stockists. We have e...Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 14:33hrs | 705 | by PPC
World's largest shoe maker to invest in Bulawayo
ONE of the world's largest shoe manufacturers, Chinese firm, Huajian Group of Companies has set sight on investing about $10 billion towards setting up a leather products and beef processi...Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 14:08hrs | 2007 | by Staff reporter
Businessman calls on Zimbabweans in SA to invest 'back home'
Reviving the ailing Zimbabwean economy requires considerable input and cooperation from the millions of its citizens based abroad, particularly in South Africa, according to Johannesburg-based Zimbabw...Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 13:17hrs | 855 | by African News Agency (ANA)
Mthuli Ncube's RTGS $ under siege
ZIMBABWE's local currency, the RTGS dollar, has shed more than 20 percent of its value since its introduction as the availability of foreign currency on the formal market remains subdued.By Fr...Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 12:43hrs | 2042 | by Staff reporter
Government cracks whip on prices
THE Government will not hesistate to take punitive measures against unscrupulous businesses with a tendency of wantonly increasing prices of basic commodities for the sole purpose of profiteering, a C...Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 08:39hrs | 1334 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's currency 'joke in bad taste'
AN off-hand comment regarding the local RTGS currency, by President Emmerson Mnangagwa has left the country's biggest opposition party, the MDC fuming.Mnangagwa told victims of Cyclone Idai in...Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 08:35hrs | 534 | by newzimbabwe
Building Zimbabwean Business via Access to Investment & Global Markets
The ZIMDABA Business Platform of Investment Conferences is designed and aligned toward showcasing the variety and depth of business-ready or near-ready opportunities within Zimbabwe and the region....Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 08:33hrs | 121 | 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 | 1809 | by Enos Denhere
Beer prices go up again
THE price of clear beer has gone up again, hardly a month after Delta Corporation Limited increased the asking price of the commodity by 100 percent following the company's decision to sell some of it...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 17:27hrs | 3650 | by newzimbabwe
The global and technological effect
An extract from a book titled 'The next Zimbabwe'The twenty first century has brought about the idea of globalization were interconnectivity is the new...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 11:26hrs | 359 | by Terence Simbi
Matebeleland North schools ordered to hold vacation lessons
MATEBELELAND North education director Jabulani Mpofu has ordered all schools in remote areas that did not surpass the 30% pass rate at Grade 7 last year to conduct mandatory lessons during the April a...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 07:10hrs | 590 | by Staff reporter
Govt frets over ZITF hotel rates
The government says it is dismayed by the attitude of hotels and lodges in Bulawayo which have sharply hiked their rates for this year's Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), which begins in a for...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 07:05hrs | 468 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa appoints 15 new ambassadors
President Mnangagwa has appointed 15 new ambassadors drawn from different sectors to replace those who have either died, been recalled or retired. The list of the ambassadors designate include...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 06:31hrs | 1942 | by Staff reporter
Marvo judicial manager's role must be reviewed
Since the beginning of companies mass closures over a decade ago, with Bulawayo being the hardest hit by closures and relocations. The Judicial managers have been beneficiaries of the crisis. In most ...Published: 04 Apr 2019 at 08:11hrs | 515 | by Mbonisi Gumbo
US returns to ZITF after a 3-year hiatus
A total of 435 exhibitors have confirmed their participation at this year's Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) which will be held from 23 to 27 April, with the return of the US through its embas...Published: 04 Apr 2019 at 06:58hrs | 808 | by newzimbabwe
Govt to deepen financial inclusion
GOVERNMENT will continue to work towards promoting financial inclusion to ensure every citizen has access to banking. This was said by Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthul...Published: 03 Apr 2019 at 08:18hrs | 237 | by Staff reporter
RTGS$, US dollar rate to converge with black market rate
The formal RTGS$ rate to the US dollar will converge with the parallel market rate in the short term and halt the inflationary pressure being exerted on the economy, according to Industry and Commerce...Published: 02 Apr 2019 at 08:04hrs | 2743 | by Staff reporter
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