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Zimbabwe gazettes new limit on cash exports
The Government of Zimbabwe has introduced new regulations setting a maximum limit on the amount of cash that individuals can take out of the country without prior approval from the Reserve Bank of Zim...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 19:43hrs | 2477 | by Staff reporter
Hichilema alarmed by prospects of defeat and prosecution for corruption
When Zambia experienced democratic backsliding between 2011 and 2021, the deliberate use of legal mechanisms to weaken opposition parties played a central role. Lawfare has been a constant theme of Za...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 17:08hrs | 2593 | by Sishuwa Sishuwa
Mr. President, you'll never fix the economy when you behave like a witchdoctor!
When I was listening to President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa delivering his State of the Nation Address (SONA) yesterday, I hoped he would finally provide solutions to the country's economic crisis....Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 10:45hrs | 788 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa frets over resurgent black market
In his State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered during the official opening of the second session of the 10th Parliament in Mt Hampden, President Emmerson Mnangagwa expressed deep concern over the...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 08:58hrs | 566 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa warns forex dealers
In a bold move to stabilize the beleaguered Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) currency, President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced on Wednesday that 50% of mining royalties will be allocated to bolster the currency's r...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 08:58hrs | 1064 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt working on currency stability
In a comprehensive State of the Nation Address delivered yesterday at the new Parliament Building in Mt Hampden, President Emmerson Mnangagwa highlighted the government's ongoing efforts to stabilize ...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 08:47hrs | 167 | 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 | 138 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's currency conundrum: Meagre gold reserves can't sustain the ZiG
Today, during his State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa announced that the government would set aside 50% mineral royalties to shore up the local currency. ...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 20:53hrs | 2926 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Used clothes take Zimbabwe by storm
Kimberley Dube takes great care with her appearance. She always looks sharp and fashionable in smart-looking jeans, t-shirts, sweatpants, tops, and designer sneakers."I love jeans - can't get ...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 11:24hrs | 617 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi attends inauguration of Mexico's first female president
Vice President Kembo Mohadi yesterday represented Zimbabwe at the historic inauguration of Mexico's first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum. The ceremony, held at the Legislative Palace of San Láza...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 07:47hrs | 110 | by Staff reporter
The curse of diamonds: How Zimbabwe's wealth is failing its people
I was listening this morning as the Minister of Mines, Winston Chitando, boasted over Zimbabwe's increasing diamond production. Indeed, Zimbabwe's diamond industry has long been touted as a be...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 15:09hrs | 925 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe's government: The biggest threat to its own currency
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe's (RBZ) recent decision to devalue the Zimbabwean Gold (ZiG) by 50% has left the nation reeling. Overnight, the currency's value plummeted from 14 to 23.4 against ...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 15:25hrs | 3321 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe pursues legal action over confiscated fire tenders in Lithuania
The Zimbabwean government is actively exploring all legal avenues, including international arbitration, to recover 17 fire tenders that were seized by Lithuania last year while being shipped from Bela...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:25hrs | 229 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe aims to become a key blueberry supplier
Zimbabwe is celebrating its recent achievement of gaining access for avocado exports to China, but the country's agricultural sector is witnessing growth in other areas as well, particularly in the bl...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 08:27hrs | 172 | by Staff reporter
Is the Buy Zimbabwe campaign a flop?
The Buy Zimbabwe Campaign, launched over a decade ago, was designed to promote locally manufactured goods and services, reduce the trade deficit, and bolster economic growth. While the campaign's obje...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 11:48hrs | 358 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe struggles to capitalize on EU trade opportunities
Zimbabwe has yet to fully exploit significant export opportunities within the European Union (EU) under a duty-free agreement, despite the EU's vast market, which boasts a US$19 trillion gross domesti...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 09:37hrs | 295 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean blueberries set to reach global markets with Dutch logistics support
In a major boost for Zimbabwe's agricultural sector, Dutch ambassador in Harare Margret Verwijk has announced that 6 million kilograms of Zimbabwean blueberries are en route to key international desti...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 18:10hrs | 553 | by Staff reporter
Chinese' shops flood Bulawayo CBD
A bustling shop along Fife Street, between Eighth and Ninth Avenue, known informally as a "Chinese shop," has become a go-to destination for Bulawayo residents in search of affordable goods. From kitc...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 08:18hrs | 601 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean exporters granted duty-free access to UK markets
Zimbabwean exporters have been encouraged to explore new markets and boost exports through the United Kingdom's Eastern and Southern Africa Economic Partnership Agreement (UK ESA EPA), which offers si...Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 13:36hrs | 465 | by Staff reporter
You can't rig suffering Zimbabweans, Mr. Mnangagwa!
The debate rages on as to President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa's true intentions regarding his stay in power. Is he stepping down as demanded by the country's Constitution at the end of his t...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 20:04hrs | 1009 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe avocado producers to join SA exporters in China shipments
Avocado producers from Zimbabwe will join South African exporters in sending fruit to China, it has emerged. According to the Harare-based Horticultural Development Council, "Avocados can now ...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 12:18hrs | 302 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe targets 60 000MT of fish exports by 2026
Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development David Marapira has announced an ambitious plan to boost Zimbabwe's aquaculture sector. The government aims to increase fi...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 07:53hrs | 78 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi rallies mining investors
Vice President Kembo Mohadi has urged investors from Indonesia and other countries to explore mining opportunities in Zimbabwe, emphasizing the importance of local value addition and beneficiation. ...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 07:49hrs | 57 | by Staff reporter
US keen to improve relations with Zimbabwe
The United States is keen on improving diplomatic relations with Zimbabwe and increasing trade between the two nations, according to US Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Pamela Tremont. Following her c...Published: 31 Aug 2024 at 11:13hrs | 234 | by Staff reporter
On the Money: How Old Mutual is empowering Zimbabwe's farmers
As the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show kicks off under the theme "Cultivating Prosperity. Growing Business. Innovation for Change. Nurturing our Future," a critical component of this year's event is the fi...Published: 29 Aug 2024 at 15:55hrs | 222 | by Staff Reporter
Lesotho's Prime Minister arrives in Zimbabwe for SADC Summit
Lesotho's Prime Minister Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane has arrived at Robert Mugabe International Airport ahead of the SADC Summit for Heads of State and Government scheduled for Saturday. He was welcomed...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 13:02hrs | 444 | by Staff reporter
China plays key role in Zimbabwe's path to industrialisation
CHINA is a key player in Zimbabwe's quest to transition from primary industries to manufacturing value chains, a Zimbabwean official has said.In an interview with Xinhua on the sidelines of th...Published: 04 Aug 2024 at 14:54hrs | 155 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe foreign currency remittances hit US$1,2 billion
FOREIGN currency remittances surged by 16,5% to hit a record US$1,2 billion in the first half of 2024 leaving diasporans standing out as lucrative foreign currency earners for the economy.The ...Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 06:39hrs | 515 | 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 | 130 | by Staff reporter
Willowton to unveil US$7m margarine plant
Willowton, a Mutare-based producer of edible oils and soaps, is about to launch a new margarine plant. The facility, currently in test runs, will begin full production in September with a monthly capa...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 09:16hrs | 306 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's lithium gambit: Navigating China-US rivalry
Lithium is Zimbabwe's third-largest mineral export after gold and platinum group of metals, bringing in US$2,46 billion and US$2,27 billion, respectively, in 2023.AS the world is going through...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 08:17hrs | 238 | by Samir Bhattacharya
Zimbabwe should ditch the toxic US dollar
Zimbabwe's economy has been intertwined with the US dollar for over a decade, a relationship that began as a pragmatic response to hyperinflation and economic collapse in the late 2000s. The adoption ...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 09:46hrs | 55 | by Staff writer
Zimbabwe economy on the upswing, rating agency says
ICRA Rating, a UAE-based credit rating agency, has lauded Zimbabwe's economy for demonstrating impressive resilience and growth. The agency attributes this positive outlook to recent government initia...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 09:15hrs | 37 | by Staff reporter
Why Zimbabwe should break free from the US dollar's grip
Government Up Close"Normalcy is that a country must have its own currency," President Mnangagwa is on record highlighting this fact.Some people have argued that one of the gravest fina...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 14:10hrs | 61 | by Nick Mangwana
Zimbabwe company ventures into lithium battery production
Verify Engineering, a Zimbabwean company, has started lithium battery production, aligning with Zimbabwe's focus on mineral value addition and beneficiation. With Africa's largest lithium reserves, Zi...Published: 08 Jul 2024 at 10:50hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe economy could hamper Mnangagwa's Brics ambition
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced Zimbabwe's readiness to join the BRICS grouping, claiming the country now has a stable currency and solid economic fundamentals. BRICS, comprising Brazil, Ru...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 12:49hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe invites Türkiye to Sadc exhibition
Zimbabwe has invited Türkiye's Foreign Economic Relations Body (DEIK) to participate in the SADC Industrialisation Week, set to take place from July 28 to August 2 at the Harare International Confere...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 03:51hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
David Coltart to lead delegation to Indonesia
Bulawayo Mayor, Councillor David Coltart, will lead a delegation to Jakarta, Indonesia, to highlight the city's investment opportunities in digital connectivity, food systems, energy access, and job c...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
South African GNU and Zimbabwe economy
GNU as portfolio controlThis week, South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa was inaugurated for his second and last term in office under the current Constitution.What is now awaited is...Published: 22 Jun 2024 at 11:28hrs | 2 | by @Jamwanda2 on Saturday
Dinson Colliery expansion to boost production, exports
Hwange-based Dinson Colliery has launched Phase Four of its operations, featuring 85 coke oven batteries, to enhance infrastructure, boost production, and expand exports. Currently, the company operat...Published: 17 Jun 2024 at 08:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Intra-Africa exports surge
At the 31st Afreximbank Annual Meetings in Nassau, The Bahamas, Kwazulu-Natal premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube highlighted Africa's growing intracontinental commerce, which now constitutes 16.3% of total tra...Published: 13 Jun 2024 at 10:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Manufacturing sector on the rise in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's manufacturing sector is experiencing a significant resurgence, with capacity utilization surging to 53.2 percent, driven by growth in food, tobacco, cotton, leather, timber, furniture, phar...Published: 10 Jun 2024 at 14:03hrs | 281 | by Tonderai Ndoro
'Zimbabwe a top 5 gold smuggler'
A recent report titled "On the Trail of African Gold: Quantifying Production and Trade to Combat Illicit Flows" by SWISSAID reveals that Zimbabwe ranks among the top five African countries engaged in ...Published: 03 Jun 2024 at 09:14hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe mulls probe into drop in gold output
The government is considering investigating the small-scale gold mining sector to determine the factors behind the recent decline in deliveries, amid fears of increased smuggling. Gold production from...Published: 02 Jun 2024 at 09:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Warm reception for Zimbabwean blueberries in South Africa
The Zimbabwean blueberry export season commenced in mid-April, with the first products being shipped to South Africa where blueberry prices remain favourable. "The market has to be good to mak...Published: 28 May 2024 at 10:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Green Bombers' join ZiG campaign
As the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe grapples with making the new currency work by using several measures including a crackdown on illegal money changers, government's quasi-military wing, the National You...Published: 25 May 2024 at 13:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean blueberry producers seek access to Chinese market
At a farm in Marondera, about 80 kilometers east of the Zimbabwean capital Harare, blueberries are ripening in May. Workers carefully pick the plump berries from the shrubs, ensuring not to damage the...Published: 24 May 2024 at 08:22hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe applies for ISO code for ZiG
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is actively pursuing an International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) code for the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), signaling its intention to establish ZiG as an indepen...Published: 22 May 2024 at 10:14hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
China to revamp Zimbabwe railway company
Zimbabwe is in talks with China Railway Group Ltd. to help modernize the state-owned National Railways of Zimbabwe."We believe that we could make use of their expertise and financial muscle to...Published: 22 May 2024 at 09:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
NRZ, Chinese firm in US$500 million investment deal
THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) is gaining momentum in its recapitalisation efforts, as it has signed a lucrative agreement with TransTech, a subsidiary of China Railway International Group (C...Published: 20 May 2024 at 09:24hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
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