adminNew RBZ measures to stabilise prices
PRICES of most goods and services are expected to drop or stabilise in the short to medium term following the freeing up of the exchange rate, after the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe floated the rate between the US dollar and Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS), bond notes and electronic money yesterday.
SEVEN GAMES, ONE DEFEAT, A REGIONAL TITLE AND AN ENDORSEMENT FROM CAF . . . Chidzambwa asks organizers to withdraw his name from Coach of the Year Award shortlist
SUNDAY CHIDZAMBWA has asked the organisers of the Annual National Sports Awards not to consider him for the 2018 Coach of the Year category in the wake of the controversy sparked by the way his name was squeezed into the final three-man short-list for the gong.
Editorial Comment: New monetary measures will stabilise markets
Almost all in business and most Zimbabweans will welcome yesterday’s Monetary Policy Statement that legalises and tackles the parallel currency market, and gives more agency to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe management of exchange controls, bans dual pricing for goods and services in Zimbabwe, and ensures that exporters must use or sell their retained forex earnings within 30 days.
‘EU sanctions a setback’
Government has described the continuation of European Union (EU) measures as a setback to re-engagement efforts, but says Zimbabwe will continue to mend relations.
First Lady hands over HIV diagnosis, monitoring machines
First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa yesterday applauded continued improvement in access to healthcare services in Zimbabwe and committed to continue advocating for such access.
Tuku widow’s actions raise questions
What could be going on in Daisy Mtukudzi’s mind? When she distances herself from gigs that have been organised in honour of her late husband Oliver Mtukudzi, is she implying there are sinister motives in the gestures?
Japan eyes Zim investment opportunities
Japanese companies have expressed keen interest in investing in Zimbabwe saying there is renewed impetus for business and economic growth.
Education Amendment Bill timely
Last week, Government announced the Education Amendment Bill, whose most notable element was the provision of basic free education.
Masakadza appointment divides opinion
THE appointment of Hamilton Masakadza as substantive captain of the Zimbabwe national cricket team has divided opinion among cricket enthusiasts.
Billiat on team work
Kaizer Chiefs’ Zimbabwean forward Khama Billiat believes the South African Premiership football club are a united force and no individual gets blamed for losing or drawing matches.