Cost of living declines, hits record low
Noble Ncube Business Reporter THE cost of living for a family of six has hit a record low for this year with $10,73 decline due to reduction of fuel prices and…
Vic Falls SEZ declaration a boon for tourism
Lungile Tshuma Business Correspondent THE declaration of Victoria Falls as a Tourism Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is likely to increase Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) setting the tone for the country to…
Why China is investing in Africa
Economic Focus Dr Bongani Ngwenya TO an average literate person in Zimbabwe this may sound like a million dollar question, but to some of us the reasons are very clear…
Market report: ZSE ends week in bearish mood but
AT the end of the last trading session of the week on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), a total of 3 085 780 shares, corresponding to a market value of US$1 274 331,00, were…
Amalima programme improves livelihoods
Dumisani Nsingo Senior Farming Reporter USAID’s five-year Amalima programme aimed at lessening the negative impact of drought in communities in parts of Matabeleland North and South provinces has started yielding…
Small-scale miners bemoan high fees
Noble Ncube Business Reporter THE Zimbabwe Artisanal and Small-scale for Sustainable Mining Council (ZASMC) says unfavourable regulatory requirements and numerous exorbitant fees being demanded by various authorities are hindering subsistence…
Women’s bank on the cards
Lungile Tshuma Business Correspondent A WOMEN’S Bank, an institution that will be availing funds to empower women, will start assisting women next year as the Treasury pledges to release seed capital,…
Byo brace for Chinese billionaire visit
Noble Ncube Business Reporter CAPTAINS of industry have welcomed the scheduled visit of Chinese billionaire, William Ding to Bulawayo to explore investment opportunities in the property sector in the city, saying…
‘No need to import cooking oil, soap products’
Dumisani Nsingo Senior Business Reporter THERE is no need for Zimbabwe to continue importing cooking oil and soap from neighbouring countries because local producers are now able to meet demand, an…
Women’s bank on the cards
Lungile Tshuma Business Correspondent A WOMEN’S Bank, an institution that will be availing funds to empower women, will start assisting women next year as the Treasury pledges to release seed capital,…



