adminChrome export ban to go
Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Business ReporterGovernment is planning to temporarily lift the ban on chrome ore exports and introduce a value addition levy on all exports to raise money for the expansion of the country’s smelting capacity.
Oil prices down in Asia
Singapore. – Oil prices were down in Asian trade yesterday on concerns over a slowdown in China’s economy, with the strong US dollar also putting pressure on prices, analysts said.ZSE industrial index slides
Martin Kadzere Senior Business ReporterTHE Zimbabwe Stock Exchange industrial index slid 1,1 percent yesterday, weighed down by losses in selected heavyweight and mid-tier shares while the mining index was unchanged at previous trading levels.
Stand up and be counted
A FEW months ago I met Benhilda ‘Tamara’ Marume at a pharmacy along Mazowe Street in Harare. She said: “Bhudhi Ben, ndakanzwa kuti mave muvhimi, hombarume chaiye. Ndinodawo kuenda nemi kundovhima bass (Brother Ben, I heard that you are now a renowned hunter. I would like to
Seacom upgrades Africa’s submarine network
JOHANNESBURG. — Seacom, the privately owned communications service provider, is upgrading its submarine network in line with driving the development of the African internet and opening the broadband tap for African consumers.Data confirms eurozone recession
PARIS. — Data published on Monday confirmed recession in the eurozone’s weakest economies last year, breathing new life into a heated debate on whether aggressive austerity measures may come at the cost of economic growth.SAP offering spurs global retail brands
JOHANNESBURG. — Planning for Retail, an in-memory offering by the leading business software firm, Systems Applications Products (SAP) is enabling leading national and global retail brands to meet the needs of multi-channel shopping while responding to and embracing an increasinglyCZI to discuss industry revival
Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Business ReporterThe Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries will bring together top industrialists and business people to discuss ways to reverse de-industrialisation at this year’s annual congress to be held in Bulawayo.
Telecel introduces Broadband Plus
Business Reporter
TELECEL has introduced a new service called Telecel Broadband Plus, which brings down the cost of its internet dongles.This will make it easier and affordable for subscribers to access the internet wherever they may be.
Green Business Awards launched
Business Reporter
A local events company, Xhibi-it, yesterday launched an initiative called the Green Business Awards that is meant to encourage and reward businesses with operations that are environmentally sustainable.