FINANCIAL SERVICES

RBZ engages 'bond coins' distributor

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has engaged Easylink Money Transfer Agent (Easylink) to compliment banks in the distribution of the recently launched bond coins.Easylink - a money transfer unit own...

By Staff reporter | Published: 07 June 2015

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Tetrad employees suspended

Panic has gripped over 108 Tetrad Investment Bank (Tetrad) employees after the financial institution's judicial manager, Winsley Militala of Petwin Executor and Trust Co, suspended their contracts on ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 07 June 2015

MINING & RETAIL

'Gold price amendments to boost efficiency'

Toronto Stock Exchange-listed gold producer Caledonia Mining Corporation (Caledonia) says government's move to amend gold pricing structures for its Zimbabwean gold mine will improve cost efficiency.T...

By Staff reporter | Published: 07 June 2015

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

'Noic plans $6 million ethanol depot'

The National Oil Infrastructure Company of Zimbabwe (Noic) is planning a $6 million ethanol storage facility at its main Harare depot, which will also complement other fuel assets such as Sakunda Ener...

By Staff reporter | Published: 07 June 2015

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Banks' lawsuits choke High Court

Zimbabwe's judicial system is currently overwhelmed by banking sector lawsuits pitting financial institutions and clients who may easily settle matters amicably before approaching the courts, Master o...

By Staff reporter | Published: 07 June 2015

FINANCIAL SERVICES

RBZ creditors agree to lower payments

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is negotiating with creditors in an effort to reduce and find ways to pay off its staggering $1,35 billion debt.John Mangudya, the RBZ governor, told Parliament this...

By Staff reporter | Published: 07 June 2015

MINING & RETAIL

'Platinum exports tax disastrous'

Zimbabwe's move to impose a 15 percent tax on unprocessed platinum exports could threaten producers' viability, compromise future mining investments and is yet another instance of policy discord by au...

By Staff reporter | Published: 07 June 2015

BUSINESS NEWS

Wazara companies claim $400k from Royal

Businessman Zachary Wazara's companies - Spiritage Zimbabwe Limited (Spiritage) and  Suremed Medical (Suremed) - are claiming nearly $400 000 from collapsed Royal Bank Limited (Royal).According t...

By Staff reporter | Published: 07 June 2015

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Royal Bank liquidator faces court action

Royal Bank Zimbabwe Limited (Royal) liquidator Cecil Madondo is facing a legal challenge from the bank's creditors for failing to "take care of their interests" by selling the institution's assets for...

By Staff reporter | Published: 07 June 2015

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Govt moves to save struggling banks

Finance minister Patrick Chinamasa says government is crafting measures to save indigenous banks from collapse.This comes as numerous local banks have closed down due to mismanagement, poor corporate ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 07 June 2015

LANDS & AGRICULTURE

US firm targets Zim's agric sector

An America-based company Got Produce Incorporated (Got Produce) is hoping to "revolutionise" African agriculture with its hydroponic and technology-driven greenhouses, executives say.Backed by group f...

By Staff reporter | Published: 07 June 2015

FINANCIAL SERVICES

AfrAsia battles $16m lawsuits

Troubled AfrAsia Zimbabwe Holdings Limited (AZHL)'s banking and microfinance subsidiaries are contesting $16,4 million lawsuits from various clients.Among the aggrieved is Alphavic Management Consulta...

By Staff reporter | Published: 07 June 2015

MINING & RETAIL

Mine collapse dents Zimplats performance

Zimbabwe's largest platinum producer Zimplats reported a depressed performance in the last quarter ending December 2014, with the miner posting a $20,5 million operating loss due to the collapse of it...

By Business reporter | Published: 07 June 2015

TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

Econet expects 8% rise in full year revenues

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the country's largest cellular operator by subscribers, has revealed that it is expecting to report turnover of $752.7 million for the twelve months to February 2015, up 8% y...

By Staff reporter | Published: 18 February 2015

FINANCIAL SERVICES

More woes for Chanakira

Kingdom Bank Africa Limited (KBAL) owned by prominent businessman Nigel Chanakira has been placed under curatorship in Botswana.The offshore outfit is said to be teetering on the brink of collapse acc...

By Staff reporter | Published: 18 February 2015

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

Powerspeed revenue up

POWERSPEED Electrical Ltd's turnover for the four months to January is ahead on the same period last year while trading is in line with expectations although operating circumstances are difficult for ...

By the herald | Published: 18 February 2015

TRANSPORT & TOURISM

Fly Africa to introduce the Bulawayo - Joburg flight

LOW-COST airline, Fly Africa, is set to introduce the Bulawayo-Johannesburg route next month as part of its expansion programme aimed at servicing more routes on the African continent.The airline is a...

By Business Reporter | Published: 18 February 2015

FINANCIAL SERVICES

70% of Zimbabweans shun banks - research

AN estimated 70 percent of the country's population prefers keeping its money under "pillows and mattresses despite the increase in financial inclusion mainly driven by mobile money platform, the FinS...

By Staff reporter | Published: 18 February 2015

MINING & RETAIL

RioZim forecasts further losses in FY14

RioZim Limited says it expects to report a bigger loss for the full year to December due to lower tonnage at its Renco Mine combined with the low gold prices in the fourth quarter of last year.In a st...

By Staff reporter | Published: 17 February 2015

LANDS & AGRICULTURE

Tobacco exports exceed $190 million

Zimbabwe's tobacco exports for the period 1 January to 13 February 2015 reached $193,8 million up from only $36,4 million recorded during the same time last year.According to figures from the Tobacco ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 17 February 2015

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Bank interest rates decline

Lending rates at commercial banks for individuals and corporate clients declined from 14.16 percent to 14.08 percent and 9.66 percent to 9.47 percent respectively.Weighted lending rates at merchant ba...

By Rumbidzayi Zinyuke | Published: 17 February 2015

TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

Econet Zimbabwe plans overlay services

Econet Wireless says it will focus on developing value added services (VAS) in 2015 to capitalise on the network infrastructure it has invested in over the years. CEO Douglas Mboweni said the company,...

By Staff reporter | Published: 17 February 2015

MINING & RETAIL

Imara Stockbrokers downgrades Bindura

Bindura Nickel Corporation released a subdued set of numbers for their Q3 trading update, as nickel concentrate production declined by 30% from 1,989 tonnes in Q2 to 1,383 tonnes. This was on the bac...

By Staff reporter | Published: 17 February 2015

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Zimbabwe banks adopt new code of practice

The Bankers Association of Zimbabwe has adopted a new code of banking practice which all members of the association will be obligated to comply with in a move aimed at fostering customer confidence in...

By herald | Published: 17 February 2015

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

Delta Beverages in $8m PET plant upgrade

Delta Beverages has moved to address its cost inefficiencies by relocating the PET plant with new additions to the main factory at Graniteside. The move will result in a 31 percent reduction in manufa...

By Business reporter | Published: 17 February 2015

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