adminFBC Holdings narrows profit to $4.8 million
Oliver Kazunga Senior Business Reporter FBC Holdings’ profit for the year ended December 31 2014, went down to $4,8 million after a book loss of $9 million following the weaning…
ZSE demutualisation good for economy: analysts
Oliver Kazunga Senior Business Reporter THE demutualisation of the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) is a giant step towards improving the performance of the bourse and its capitalisation, economic analysts have…
‘ZITF: opportunity for SMEs to shine’
Charity Ruzvidzo Business Reporter SMALL to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Co-operative Development Minister, Sithembiso Nyoni says the 56th edition of Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) 2015 is an opportunity for…
Tobacco bale deliveries drop 9pc
Business Reporter TOBACCO deliveries at various contractors’ purchasing points have significantly improved while auction floor deliveries continue to be depressed, according to the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB).
Residential houses lift construction industry
THE increasing number of residential properties being built countrywide has helped keep many players in the construction industry afloat in the face of lack of big projects, an official has …
AU countries resolve to stop playing beggar in global food systems
REPRESENTATIVES of African Union (AU) member states, parliamentarians, African farmers’ organisations and development partners met in Johannesburg, South Africa, recently to discuss implementation of the 2014 declaration to advance agricultural…
Do pregnant women have rights at work?
Davis Sibanda Labour Matters MANY pregnant women have suffered abuse by their employers once it is discovered, or they disclose they’re pregnant and in most cases the abuse goes unreported.
Efficient management gaps costing Zim’s turnaround efforts
Tapuwa Mashangwa IN the words of Socrates “True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing”. The Zimbabwean economy is mainly split into sectors that include agriculture, mining, tourism, energy,…
Ministries ordered to procure vehicles locally
Harare Bureau THE government has directed all line ministries, public institutions and parastatals to procure at least 80 percent of their vehicles from local industry.
Inconsistent production to affect NRZ target
Harare Bureau THE National Railways of Zimbabwe’s target to move five million tonnes this year is likely going to be affected by inconsistent production and supply of coal from the…