BUSINESS NEWS

Zimra introduces hi-tech equipment

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority introduced modern technology in its operations to reduce corruption and smuggling of goods through the country's borders, a senior official has said.It is understood tha...

By Staff reporter | Published: 18 November 2013

BUSINESS NEWS

More FDIs key to Zim Asset success

ZIMBABWE'S foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows should double within the next five years in order to achieve the 7,3% annual economic growth rate projected in the new economic blueprint, Universit...

By Staff reporter | Published: 18 November 2013

POLITICS

Zimbabwe set to block cheap imports

Zimbabwe which has been flooded by cheap imports is now taking measures to block these.Minister of Industry, Mike Bimha said the government will soon inspect all imports entering Zimbabwe looking at q...

By Staff reporter | Published: 18 November 2013

BUSINESS NEWS

Munyeza acquires Mugg & Bean franchise

African Sun's CEO Dr Shingi Munyeza has acquired the franchise for South African food outlet, Mugg & Bean for the Zimbabwean market.Munyeza said he acquired the franchise for the specialised coff...

By Staff reporter | Published: 18 November 2013

BUSINESS NEWS

Makina re-elected IIZ president

Moonlight Funeral Assurance group chief executive Mr Chomi Makina has been re-elected president of the Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe.Mr Makina's re-election was confirmed during the just ended IIZ a...

By Staff reporter | Published: 18 November 2013

BUSINESS NEWS

Govt to overhaul tariff regime

Government is committed to reviving the local industry by embarking on a complete overhaul of the current tariff regime which has made it difficult for local manufacturers to produce competitive produ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 18 November 2013

BUSINESS NEWS

Turnall judged best governed company on ZSE

Turnall Holdings won the trophy for the Best Governed Company on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange in the inaugural Excellence in Corporate Governance Awards. British American Tobacco came second. Econet Wi...

By Consultants | Published: 15 November 2013

OPINION

Zimbabwe investment climate presentation

This serves to highlight an opportunity for investors seeking yield that presents itself in Zimbabwe. A most important consideration with regards Zimbabwean debt is that the country is fully dollari...

By Grant Flanagan, managing director, Amigo Partners | Published: 15 November 2013

POLITICS

Zim further softens indigenisation stance

FINANCE minister Patrick Chinamasa says government will adopt a flexible approach in the implementation of the indigenisation policy, which will see foreign investors in crucial sectors such as banki...

By Staff reporter | Published: 15 November 2013

OPINION

The social enterprise - beyond digital marketing

In this week's business newsletter we look at the idea of social enterprise and how it extends beyond merely using social media for marketing.What are the benefits of social networking?Warren Bennis i...

By Regenesys | Published: 14 November 2013

POLITICS

Zanu-PF criticizes Impala, Aquarius mine job cut

Zanu-PF criticized Impala Platinum Ltd and Aquarius Platinum Ltd's plan to cut 100 jobs at their Mimosa operation in the southern African nation because of a decline in prices."The Zimbabwean mine mus...

By Bloomberg | Published: 14 November 2013

BUSINESS NEWS

Speculation, secrecy shroud Gono's RBZ tenure

Speculation and secrecy has shrouded the fate of Reserve Bank Governor Gideon Gono's tenure amid indications that his second term, due to expire at the end of  this month, may be extended by one ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 November 2013

BUSINESS NEWS

CZI pushes for tax reforms

INDUSTRY and commerce has lobbied Finance minister Patrick Chinamasa to review the country's tax regime in the forthcoming national budget amid concerns of massive company closures.The Confederation o...

By Staff reporter | Published: 13 November 2013

POLITICS

Zimbabwe's 'Look East Policy' hits brick wall

THE Zanu-PF's Look East policy to revive the country's sagging economy has hit a brick-wall as Asian investors are shunning Zimbabwe perceiving it as a risky business destination, it has been learned...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 November 2013

POLITICS

Government recalls A1 offer letters

GOVERNMENT is recalling all offer letters issued to farmers resettled under the A1 scheme and replacing them with a new document which makes it easier to account for the farmers, as efforts to audit l...

By Agriculture Reporter | Published: 11 November 2013

BUSINESS NEWS

China Exim Bank gives Zim $319.5m for Kariba expansion

GOVERNMENT and China Export and Import Bank have signed a funding loan agreement for the expansion of Kariba South hydro power expansion project.Finance and Economic Planning Minister Patrick Chinama...

By Staff reporter | Published: 11 November 2013

BUSINESS NEWS

Govt begins consultations on urban tollgates

The Government is consulting stakeholders on the proposal to introduce tollgates in urban areas and will have a position on the matter soon, the National Assembly heard on Wednesday.The Government ann...

By New Ziana | Published: 07 November 2013

OPINION

The importance of Corporate Social Responsibility

In this week's newsletter, we tackle the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Corporate Social Investment (CSI) and the ethics surrounding both, in a global as well as South African co...

By Regenesys | Published: 07 November 2013

BUSINESS NEWS

Zim in budget crisis

Finance minister Patrick Chinamasa's delay in presenting the 2014 national budget betrays massive economic difficulties, indecisiveness and empty State coffers, analysts said yesterday.This comes afte...

By Staff reporter | Published: 07 November 2013

POLITICS

France not yet ready to extend financial support to Zim

France says it is not yet ready to extend any financial support or credit lines to Zimbabwe.Laurent Delahouse, the country's ambassador to Zimbabwe, yesterday said his government was still assessing t...

By Staff reporter | Published: 07 November 2013

BUSINESS NEWS

Zim's Marange diamonds running out

THE quality and quantity of diamonds mined at the controversial Chiadzwa diamond fields has been on a decline since 2012, casting doubts over the possibility of the diamonds sector bailing the country...

By Staff reporter | Published: 07 November 2013

OPINION

How EcoCash is altering Zimbabwe's financial landscape

This case study demonstrates how a mobile money operator can scale its service quickly when there is a favorable confluence of market need and effective operational execution to build strong foundatio...

By Phil Levin | Published: 06 November 2013

BUSINESS NEWS

Zimbabwe to review trade pact with SA

ZIMBABWE will review its trade agreements with regional countries, particularly South Africa, amid concerns in Government and industry that some third party products from that country are entering Zim...

By Staff reporter | Published: 06 November 2013

POLITICS

MPs want foreigners' status clarified

LEGISLATORS want to engage the Government to establish why foreigners continue to participate in the reserved sectors of the economy which in terms of the law has been earmarked for indigenous people....

By Staff reporter | Published: 06 November 2013

BUSINESS NEWS

Govt to review NSSA investments

GOVERNMENT will soon enact legislation to ensure that the National Social Security Authority channels investments towards safer project that protect the interests of low income earners and ordinary pe...

By Staff reporter | Published: 05 November 2013

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