Zimbabwe has banned imports of fresh fruit and vegetables with immediate effect, the agriculture ministry said on Wednesday, arguing that increased local production will meet domestic demand.The ban w...
By Reuters | Published: 02 April 2014
Zimbabwe is remodeling the consumer price index in line with regional practices in a bid to increase regional integration.The new consumer price index will have new weights and a new classification d...
By Staff reporter | Published: 18 March 2014
Money supply marginally grew by 2,1% in January 2014, an increase of 0,7 percentage points from the average 1,4% recorded in the last quarter of 2013, latest central bank statistics show.The Reserve B...
By Staff reporter | Published: 18 March 2014
Zimbabwe moved into deflation after the annual rate of inflation for February shed 0,90 percentage points to minus 0,49 percent due to continuing price fall with some economists seeing this as a tempo...
By Business Reporter | Published: 18 March 2014
Prospects of Zimbabwe's economic revival remain gloomy with developments indicating a tough time ahead, economic analysts say.Among the challenges, the economists say the country faces a widening trad...
By Staff reporter | Published: 13 March 2014
Zimbabwe's trade deficit could be significantly understated in view of indications by a World Bank study that partner countries have reported much lower import figures from the country.The report enti...
By Staff reporter | Published: 10 March 2014
There is an urgent need for policy makers to implement practical initiatives in resolving trade constraints that the country is facing, Kumbirayi Katsande, the CEO of Nestle, has said.Responding to re...
By Staff reporter | Published: 06 March 2014
Zimbabwe is holding gold coins valued at $501,390 as its only reserves, enough to buy only 1,400 tonnes of maize, the finance minister has said, highlighting the parlous state of the country's f...
By Staff reporter | Published: 06 March 2014
The country's poor export performance has failed to power the fledgling economy to reach its job-creating potential, an international expert has said. Addressing delegates at a high level seminar on t...
By Staff reporter | Published: 06 March 2014
The cost of living as measured by the Consumer Council of Zimbabwe's low income urban earner monthly basket for a family of six decreased from $561,56 in January 2014 to $559,93 by end of February ref...
By Staff reporter | Published: 05 March 2014
Low capacity utilisation in the manufacturing sector and lack of consumer education are hindering the push to promote the consumption and use of locally produced products under the banner of Buy Zimba...
By SundayNews | Published: 03 March 2014
Zimbabwe is likely to record positive growth rates this year due to the good rains received this wet season and the confidence-building efforts that are underway, a local think-tank has said. Zimbabwe...
By Staff reporter | Published: 21 February 2014
THE cost of living for an average Zimbabwean has shot up with the shopping basket for an average family of five increasing from $505 in December to $511 in January this year, statistics released by th...
By Staff reporter | Published: 21 February 2014
The trade deficit in the year to December widened to $4.19 billion with the country recording a 10% decline in exports. According to statistics from ZimStat, imports amounted to $7.704 billion w...
By Staff reporter | Published: 21 February 2014
Inflation in January gained 0.08% to 0.41% on the December 2013 figure of 0.33%, reflecting pressure from housing, education and healthcare. According to the latest data from ZimStat, year-on-year fo...
By Staff reporter | Published: 17 February 2014
Financially-squeezed Zimbabwe government is still pursuing over $200 million in loans, pledged by regional countries nearly 5 years ago, to revive its stuttering economy. In 2009, following the format...
By Staff reporter | Published: 07 February 2014
The cost of living as measured by the Consumer Council of Zimbabwe's low income urban earner monthly basket for a family of six decreased 0,56 percent from the December 2013 figure of $564,72 to $561...
By Staff reporter | Published: 07 February 2014
Zimbabwe's trade imbalance rose by 16 percent in 2013 in comparison to the previous year, according to figures released by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStats).The trade deficit stood at...
By Staff reporter | Published: 04 February 2014
JOHANNESBURG - The rand was slightly weaker against the dollar yesterday and will probably remain under pressure from continuing nervousness about emerging markets.The rand was at R11,1900 to the doll...
By Reuters | Published: 04 February 2014
• RBZ to resume banker to Government role and host Government's Exchequer Account with effect from March 31 2014.• RBZ and ministry of financing finalizing legal framework for Credit Reference Bur...
By Staff reporter | Published: 29 January 2014
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has put in place various measures aimed at reaffirming the role of the central bank and restoring stability to the banking sector.Presenting the Monetary policy statement ...
By Staff reporter | Published: 29 January 2014
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe monetary policy committee says the proposed interest rate structure of 8% per annum should be utilised as a benchmark for other debt in the market.The RBZ monetary policy ...
By zbc | Published: 28 January 2014
Government spending continues to outstrip revenue inflows with the November consolidated revenue fund statement of financial performance reflecting a $58 million deficit for the month of November 2013...
By Staff reporter | Published: 27 January 2014
According to the RBZ November Monthly economic review broad money recorded an annual decline of 0.46% in November 2013, compared to a growth of 3.16% recorded in October 2013.On a month-on-month basis...
By Staff reporter | Published: 24 January 2014
The total value of card based transactions increased by 1.11% to $331.71 million in the month of November, from $ 328.06 million in October 2013.This is based on figures released by the Reserve Bank o...
By Staff reporter | Published: 24 January 2014
Top Zimbabwe business executive arrested for fraud 
South Africa is in serious trouble 
US halts visa services for Zimbabwean nationals 
ZSE and VFEX recover after weak 1st half 
Gold edges up as traders await guidance 
Zimbabwe Agricultural Show 2025 kicks off 
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