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Zida warns US$43,12m at stake in haulage, logistics industry
The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (Zida) has raised alarm over the potential loss of US$43.12 million in foreign investment in the haulage and logistics sector, following the implementati...Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 08:52hrs | 240 | by Staff reporter
AfDB flags Zimbabwe's annual financing gap
Zimbabwe will require more than US$3.7 billion annually to meet its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, according to a new economic outlook report released by the African Development Bank (A...Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 09:25hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe steel production cuts import reliance
A monumental step forward for Zimbabwe's import substitution strategy has been achieved with the commencement of extensive finished steel production at the Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) plant ...Published: 15 Apr 2025 at 08:43hrs | 1046 | by Staff reporter
The Engagement and Reengagement policy continues to yield fruits
The Second Republic, led by President E.D. Mnangagwa, continues to build momentum with its engagement and re-engagement policy. Yesterday, President Mnangagwa met with his counterpart, Preside...Published: 04 Jun 2024 at 08:18hrs | 7 | by Tonderai Ndoro
Manhize production expected to start in February 2024
Production at the Dinson Iron and Steel Company plant in Manhize, Mvuma is expected to commence in February next year with the company targeting to produce three iron and steel products by October....Published: 29 Dec 2023 at 06:58hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Home Affairs secretary in meddling storm
HOME Affairs permanent secretary Gerald Gwinji has been accused of meddling in a case where he made attempts to summon his counterpart, secretary for Local Government ministry Zvinechimwe Churu, on be...Published: 05 May 2023 at 06:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
German airline flies into Vic Falls
GERMAN airline, Eurowings Discover, yesterday flew its maiden flight from Frankfurt to Victoria Falls, becoming the first direct passenger flight between Zimbabwe and Europe since Air Zimbabwe discont...Published: 31 Mar 2022 at 08:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
China remains a strategic partner for Zimbabwe
MY mission from His Excellency President Mnangagwa upon deployment as Ambassador in 2019 was to deepen the levels of co-operation in all respects between the People's Republic of China (PRC) and Zimba...Published: 05 Dec 2021 at 06:10hrs | 10 | by Ambassador Martin Chedondo
Mnangagwa somersaults, returns to Mugabe policies?
ZIMBABWE'S mining industry has been gripped by fresh fears of capital flight after amendments contained in the Finance (No. 2) Bill empowered government to extend the scope of the sector reserved for ...Published: 31 Jan 2021 at 10:01hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says 'robust trade reforms pay off'
Zimbabwe will continue to implement robust economic, trade and investment policies in its quest to fulfil the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the President has said....Published: 06 Dec 2020 at 07:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's business climate can improve
As the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) puts final touches on the infrastructure needed for operations of the Victoria Falls Securities Exchange (VFEX), investors await to see if their major concerns on ...Published: 11 Oct 2020 at 09:57hrs | 2 | by Victor Bhoroma
Solar products still expensive despite duty waiver
The prices of solar panels, batteries and other accessories have remained high despite the recent move by Government to remove duty on all imported solar kits. This means the high prices of so...Published: 24 Aug 2019 at 09:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa meets General Electric officials
President Mnangagwa yesterday met officials from US industrial giant, General Electric (GE), who have expressed a strong commitment to supply medical equipment for the country's major hospitals includ...Published: 21 Jun 2019 at 07:17hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa backs free trade
President Mnangagwa says the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) – a trade pact that is envisaged to create a single market – is "a step forward" likely to promote inclusive growth a...Published: 20 Jun 2019 at 07:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
US-Africa summit boost for Zimbabwe
President Mnangagwa yesterday flew to Mozambique for the 12th edition of the US-Africa Business Summit, which provides Zimbabwe a platform to engage with United States of America and African private s...Published: 19 Jun 2019 at 07:34hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
What should be done by government to Obviate Zimbabwe from economic collapse?
First and foremost what is it that we don't have? Is it a begging culture that is in us that we can't do without? We have plenty of suitable land for commercial purpose, minerals, recreational resourc...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 10:05hrs | 1 | by Elvis Dzvene
Enter the dragon: The rise of China
The most remarkable economic turnaround story of the 21st century undoubtedly belongs to the People's Republic of China. As the country marks the 40th anniversary of economic reforms and opening, the ...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 16:43hrs | 2 | by Victor Bhoroma
Enter the dragon: The rise of China
The most remarkable economic turnaround story of the 21st century undoubtedly belongs to the People's Republic of China. As the country marks the 40th anniversary of economic reforms and opening, the ...Published: 21 Jan 2019 at 14:10hrs | 3 | by Victor Bhoroma
Zimbabwe has potential to become economic giant
When I listened to the remarks to the Press by Finance and Economic Development Minister Dr Mthuli Ncube after he was sworn in last September, I shared the same sentiments and fully supported him, lik...Published: 04 Jan 2019 at 09:19hrs | 3 | by Noah Manyika
Only genuine reform can rescue economy
THE curtain is finally coming down on what has turned out to be a year of squandered opportunities on the political transition and economic fronts.In the aftermath of the toppling of Robert Mu...Published: 22 Dec 2018 at 19:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe ripe for investment'
DEVELOPING markets investment bank, Exotix Capital Limited says Zimbabwe under President Emmerson Mnangagwa's leadership is ripe for investment with potential investors now looking at the country with...Published: 19 Nov 2018 at 05:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
A new transformational paradigm for Zimbabwe
"The future of our country Zimbabwe depends on how we, Zimbabweans, imagine it through a new transformational consciousness"I truly believe that Zimbab...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 09:56hrs | 2 | by Vince Musewe
Chinese investors line up to meet Mnangagwa
Chinese and international investors are lining up to meet President Emmerson Mnangagwa who is in Beijing where he was attending the Forum on China Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit.Some of the...Published: 05 Sep 2018 at 13:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'China not exploiting Africa'
CHINA has defended its investment policies in Africa, saying trade between the two was mutually beneficial and not meant to exploit the continent.Addressing the Press ahead of the Forum on Chi...Published: 31 Aug 2018 at 06:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Hither elections, Statesman or Politician?
Elections are just two months away; the electorate must prepare to invest their votes judiciously to shape their lives and those of posterity.Although there are over 100 presidential hopefuls,...Published: 11 May 2018 at 16:23hrs | | by Tafara Shumba
The Zimbabwean economy
The strength of any country revolves around its economy which is determined by how we account for every resource and every cent we make when doing business; manufacturing and exporting more goods than...Published: 03 May 2018 at 13:57hrs | 1 | by Clement Moyo
The Zimbabwean economy
The strength of any country revolves around its economy which is determined by how we account for every resource and every cent we make when doing business; manufacturing and exporting more goods than...Published: 30 Apr 2018 at 18:34hrs | | by Clement Moyo
Zimbabwe to benefit from $2 billion solar facility
Zimbabwe stands to benefit from a US$2 billion solar financing arrangement availed by the Government of India to several African countries, The Herald learnt last night.Vice President General ...Published: 26 Mar 2018 at 06:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
More foreign firms keen to exhibit at ZITF
THE 2018 edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) is set to be bigger as a result of increased international business interest in the country under the new political dispensation....Published: 12 Mar 2018 at 05:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Foreign investors expected for Harare mining indaba
International investors will get a chance to consider the vast investment opportunities in Zimbabwe's growing mining sector at a mining indaba to be held from 27 to 28 February 2018 at The Meikles Hot...Published: 22 Feb 2018 at 07:10hrs | 1 | by Business Correspondent
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's $1,5bn package: The details
THE US$1,5 billion package from the Africa Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), which was availed in December last year, will be used to stimulate the economy by providing investment guarantee, supportin...Published: 04 Feb 2018 at 09:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Direct Foreign Investment key to economic development
In its efforts to revitalize the economy, Government should consider prioritizing Foreign Direct Investment as the basis of restoring the ailing economy in the best possible shortest period of time....Published: 06 Dec 2017 at 14:22hrs | | by Chido Chikuni
Mnangagwa charms the world?
ONE of the biggest expectations from a Head of State and Government in modern day is not only to give political leadership, but to go further and play the captain's role in economic policy formulation...Published: 03 Dec 2017 at 08:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa takeover excites diaspora investors
THE new political dispensation has excited the diaspora community which has expressed interest in working with the President Emmerson Mnangagwa-led Government in turning around the economy.The...Published: 29 Nov 2017 at 05:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa talks tough
IMPLEMENTATION of consistent policies, which has been the glaring missing link in the past, is required if plans set up by President Emmerson Mnangagwa are to succeed.President Mnangagwa, who ...Published: 26 Nov 2017 at 08:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
World Bank warns Zimbabwe over $1.2 billion arrears
THE World Bank has warned Zimbabwe's debt-ridden government against using vulture funds to clear the country's arrears with multilateral financial institutions as Harare engages international lenders ...Published: 23 Jun 2017 at 17:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe lost $144 billion
ZIMBABWE has lost US$144 billion in potential revenue from the mining sector since 2009, largely due to a plethora of problems, among them a power supply crisis, punitive tax regime and investor fatig...Published: 27 Apr 2017 at 18:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
100 days of bond notes
THE Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers held a breakfast meeting on the March 23, 2017 to review how bond notes have fared in the prior 100 days.I was part of the panelists who included RBZ De...Published: 02 Apr 2017 at 08:19hrs | 1 | by Persistence Gwanyanya
The bond notes will fail in the same way the Zimdollar
.....and the bearers' cheque failed The Zimbabwe dollar that was inherited from the Rhodesian government in 1980 with the exchange rate of one to one w...Published: 29 Nov 2016 at 21:13hrs | | by Themba Mthethwa
Unlocking Growth Potential
The Government of Zimbabwe is targeting an average economic growth rate of 6.6% over 2016-2018 and the growth is going to be driven by manufacturing and agricultural sector. Finance and Economic Devel...Published: 23 Sep 2016 at 20:40hrs | | by Blessing Machiva
A closer look on the SI 64, 2016 on imports restriction
The government has recently gazetted Statutory Instrument 64 of 2016, which temporarily regulates the importation of certain products that can be produced locally. Some of the products which were remo...Published: 06 Aug 2016 at 07:47hrs | 11 | by Blessing Machiva
Cosatu urges Zimbabweans to continue with the struggle
Johannesburg - Labour federation Cosatu on Wednesday broke ranks with the African National Congress on the protests in Zimbabwe, by expressing its support for the protesters, ...Published: 13 Jul 2016 at 18:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dubai president invites Bulawayo mayor
Bulawayo mayor - Martin Moyo could be headed to Dubai after he was invited by His Highness Sheich Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE President. Moyo, is due to attend the sixth annual in...Published: 06 Apr 2016 at 14:16hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Mujuru plotting own political downfall
Joice Mujuru, fired from her position as vice-president of Zanu-PF and the government in December 2014, officially entered opposition politics on Tuesday, days after she had registered her Zimbabwe Pe...Published: 03 Mar 2016 at 05:32hrs | | by Staff writer
Forecast: Bank failure to hit Africa
AFRICA, through drastic banking sector overhauling initiatives may indeed recover all, including her debased economy and soon turn around her fortunes to become the world's fastest growing economy, al...Published: 04 Feb 2016 at 18:50hrs | 2 | by Maxwell Teedzai - Southern Africa Political Analyst
Mjayeli ploughs profits back home
FOR many Zimbabweans living in the Diaspora, investing in the country or ploughing back their profit has not been their priority.diasporans usually return home during holidays such as the fest...Published: 17 Dec 2015 at 10:03hrs | 28 | by Business Correspondents
Chinese businessman attacks Zim's labour laws, investment policies
A Chinhoyi-based Chinese businessperson has lashed out at Zimbabwe's "restrictive labour laws and prohibitive investment policies," describing them as a major bottleneck to the country's bid to at...Published: 07 Dec 2015 at 07:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe is an intellectual novice
FIRST Lady Grace Mugabe may have proven she is an intellectual novice in matters political with her knee-jerk and furious pronouncements over the importation of foreign products during a rally in Mure...Published: 06 Dec 2015 at 09:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe nephew savages war vets
President Robert Mugabe's nephew Patrick Zhuwao has teared into the country's boisterous war veterans, saying that "real ex-combatants were not noise-makers, but progressive people who do not abuse th...Published: 06 Nov 2015 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
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