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Zimra extends tax amnesty again

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has extended its tax amnesty again to end of this year from the initial March 31, 2015 deadline.This comes on the back of a poor response by business to the earl...

By Staff reporter | Published: 07 June 2015

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'Labour reforms far from implementation'

Industry minister Mike Bimha says Zimbabwe's labour law reforms are far from being implemented despite repeated calls by employers to do so.Among the reforms, employers are recommending the eliminatio...

By Staff reporter | Published: 07 June 2015

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EU resumes direct financial aid to Zimbabwe

The European Union (EU) has resumed direct financial aid to Zimbabwe, with the bloc availing $60 million, the EU ambassador Phillipe van Damme said.Zimbabwe last received direct aid from the EU about ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 07 June 2015

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Living conditions for Zimbabweans worsen

Harare - Living conditions for most Zimbabweans have taken a turn for the worst, a FinScope survey has shown.According to the FinScope Consumer Survey Zimbabwe 2014, 44% of Zimbabweans say they had to...

By Staff reporter | Published: 18 February 2015

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ZIMRA fails to collect over $1bn in taxes

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has failed to collect over $1 billion in taxes since 2009 and if it had not opted for voluntary compliance many companies would have folded operations. Speaking ...

By Nelson Gahadza | Published: 18 February 2015

OPINION

Good governance key to securing more funding for Zimbabwe

We note with pleasure the signing of a $270 million deal for the National Indicative Programme (Nip) between Zimbabwe and the European Union (EU) yesterday.The deal is targeted at supporting agricultu...

By Staff reporter | Published: 17 February 2015

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SMEs 'brave sector' that requires strategic support

The Zimbabwe Association of Microfinance Institutions (Zamfi) says small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) require strategic guidance and financial support to be able to play a bigger and effective ...

By New Ziana | Published: 17 February 2015

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Zimbabwe moves to repay EIB loan

Government has started paying back loans it acquired from the European Investment Bank (EIB) as it moves to restore ties with the institution, a cabinet Minister said on Monday.The EIB suspended lendi...

By New Ziana | Published: 17 February 2015

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Threat of a catastrophic flood hangs over the Zambezi

ENGINEERS have started on a R3.3bn rescue marathon to prevent the "catastrophic failure" of the Kariba Dam. According to a World Bank special report on the beleaguered structure - one of the biggest m...

By Tom Nevin | Published: 17 February 2015

BUSINESS NEWS

Four-step plan to revive Bulawayo industries

INDUSTRIALISTS in Bulawayo have identified four strategic intervention areas that require urgent government attention and financing to guarantee the successful revival of industries and job creation.O...

By Prosper Ndlovu | Published: 17 February 2015

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ZIA approves $1.14bn projects

THE Zimbabwe Investment Authority (ZIA) approved investment projects worth $1.14 billion in 2014, a 66.6 percent increase from $685.9 million worth of projects approved in 2013.ZIA chairman Nigel Chan...

By Charity Ruzvidzo | Published: 17 February 2015

OPINION

Make the most of that qualification!

Education doesn't come cheap! For education to prove an investment, one needs to have a clear vision of what one wants to gain out of it. And it will prove to be as useful as you want to make it.A pie...

By Regenesys | Published: 16 February 2015

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RBZ relaxes foreign remittances controls

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is set to introduce relaxed controls on international remittances by April this year, as part of its measures to boost inflows and ease liquidity constraints.John Ma...

By Staff reporter | Published: 16 February 2015

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RBZ urges banks to lower charges

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has implored financial institutions to lower bank charges and peg new accounts opening at $5 as a way of promoting financial inclusion in the country.John Mangudya, ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 16 February 2015

BUSINESS NEWS

EU extends $270 million to Zimbabwe

The European Union remains a crucial development partner to Zimbabwe which has contributed immensely towards poverty eradication and economic transformation of the country, a Cabinet Minister said on ...

By New Ziana | Published: 16 February 2015

OPINION

Rapidly creating high performing teams

We all need results and we need them fast. The importance of having the right people on the job and ensuring that they are performing has never been more critical for organisations.The debate on how ...

By Regenesys | Published: 15 October 2014

OPINION

Building a relevant board

If you are an entrepreneur, you would usually become a director of your company and the first director of your board. Also, if you are a manager and you stick around long enough, you may get to the di...

By Regenesys | Published: 29 August 2014

OPINION

Action marketing

Marketing is one of the most misunderstood areas of business, and so it often becomes an area that is neglected. What good marketers know is that marketing is more about putting ideas into action than...

By Regenesys | Published: 29 August 2014

OPINION

Adapting business models for emerging markets

Increasingly, companies are looking for their future growth in emerging markets. Up to now the recommendation has been that the only way that companies can prosper in these markets is to cut costs rel...

By Regenesys | Published: 29 August 2014

BUSINESS NEWS

Kariba rehabilitation set for next year

Implementation of the Kariba Dam rehabilitation project is expected to commence early next year, the African Development Bank (AfDB) resident representative, Mr Mateus Magala has said. In an interview...

By Tendai Sahondo | Published: 30 July 2014

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CZI congress roars into life

The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries congress roars into life today in Mutare with several manufacturing company executives expected to congregate for brainstorming on the future of industry. The ...

By Conrad Mwanawashe | Published: 30 July 2014

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Zim street vendors to pay $1 a day State levy

It has been reported that the Zimbabwe government is planning to step up its revenue collection efforts with a crackdown on all informal traders.According to TechZim, this blitz will also rope in the ...

By TechZim | Published: 29 July 2014

BUSINESS NEWS

Egodini shopping complex deal to be finalised

LAWYERS representing Bulawayo Council and a South African contractor are meeting to finalise the $60 million deal to upgrade the Basch Street Terminus into a state-of-the-art shopping complex and regi...

By Patrick Chitumba | Published: 29 July 2014

BUSINESS NEWS

Chinamasa, Chidhakwa in Russia to court investors

Finance and Economic Development Minister Patrick Chinamasa and Mines and Mining Development Minister Walter Chidhakwa are in Moscow to court investors for  the mining sector.The visit is in resp...

By Staff reporter | Published: 29 July 2014

OPINION

Let's support 'buy Zimbabwe' initiative

Despite the economic challenges, Zimbabwe has remained resilient and continues to move forward.That is part of the national DNA. The adoption of the multi-currency system that includes the United Stat...

By Vandudzai Zirebwa Buy Zimbabwe | Published: 29 July 2014

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