Remo, Interfin row rages on

Business Reporter
THE High Court has granted an order to have shares in dispute between Remo and Interfin Securities kept by the Deputy Sheriff until the share wrangle between them is finalised. Remo and Interfin were suspended by the Securities Exchange

Biti lend your ear to tourism industry

Isdore Guvamombe Tourism Matrix
When a nation is hosting a mega international event like the 2013 United Nations World Tourism Organisation general assembly, national pride is at stake. In general finance people are normally strict and insensitive to event that splash

Unregulated imports cripple industry

There is urgent need to reverse the tide of imports which the country is facing before they cripple local industries, a senior government official has said. At approximately US$5 billion, the country’s import bill has increased tallied against exports of US $3, 6 billion. A huge difference between exports and imports reflects lack of confidence in local manufactured goods, a

Tobacco sales increase

Shiana Mhizha Business Reporter
Tobacco sales have registered an increase of 24 percent this year compared to the same period last year. Since the opening of the marketing season in February, tobacco prices have been competitive with many farmers confirming that they would be able

‘Build foreign currency reserves’

Business Reporter
THE Employers Confederation of Zimbabwe has called on the Government to build up foreign currency stock by facilitating an increase in exports. Although foreign currency reserves typically play a significant role in leveraging a local currency, which is not

New Zinwa water year begins

The water year begins in April of each year when the summer ends and all runoff would have been collected into reservoirs for use until the next summer which starts around November. For all intents and purposes the water authority uses statistics as of the end of April for their planning purposes. ZINWA has the responsibility to allocate, distribute and manage the

Toyota Prado, a versatile all-rounder

Fact Jeke Motoring
When we talk of leading mid-size four-wheel drive vehicles I am sure a lot of people will agree with me that the Toyota Prado is right up there with the best. This vehicle has a large following that seems to grow each time a new model is

Buy Zimbabwe conference in full swing

We are now into the third day of the Buy Zimbabwe Conference and Experiential Expo and today our focus is on mining, energy and financial clusters. If cluster presentations held on Wednesday are anything to go by, then this conference is guaranteed to produce remarkable resolutions. I sensed a hunger in the panellists and discussants to implement the

Vehicles for handicapped

Customs Duty is wholly suspended on certain specified motor vehicles imported by physically handicapped persons for their own use. In terms of the suspension regulations, a physically handicapped person can import one passenger or one light commercial motor vehicle without payment of the applicable Customs duties. The passenger motor vehicles qualifying under

US govt sues Apple in e-book scandal

The US Justice Department has sued Apple Inc and five publishing houses alleging a “conspiracy” to raise prices and limit competition for e-books, and immediately reached a partial settlement in the case.

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