JUST IN: Presidents Museveni, Mnangagwa arrive in Bulawayo for ZITF

Nduduzo Tshuma, Political Editor President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his Ugandan counterpart President Yoweri Museveni have arrived in Bulawayo for the official opening of the 60th Edition of the Zimbabwe International…

African Sun embarks on renovation programme

Hospitality giant, African Sun Limited, has commenced renovating its prime facilities — Great Zimbabwe (Masvingo) and Caribbea Bay (Kariba) hotels as it positions itself to tap into the projected rise in tourist arrivals as forecasted by global tourism trends.

Platinum production declines 5pc

Platinum group metals (PGMs) production at Anglo American Platinum’s local unit, Unki Platinum declined 5 percent to 43 300 ounces in the first quarter to March 31, 2019 compared to the same period last year.

Vast completes Eureka, Pickstone disposals

Junior mining company, Vast Resources’ shareholders have approved the sale of the mining group’s gold mines in Zimbabwe to Southern Africa Trade Finance.

SA’s mobile data prices higher than African peers

Sa’s mobile data prices are much higher than those of its African peers and a selection of other countries worldwide — with particularly MTN and Vodacom charging higher prices to domestic consumers than they do in other countries, the Competition Commission has found.

NetOne defends new OneFusion bundle. . . says move in line with rising costs

State-owned mobile telecommunications operator, NetOne’s recent decision to cut its OneFusion data offering by 83 percent could have an adverse effect on its revenues amid criticism that the bundles are now expensive.

Pension values worryingly low

The latest pensions report by the Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) makes a bit of sad reading. The report which is for the third quarter to end of September 2018 shows that Zimbabweans only have $4,6 billion in pension assets, excluding what is held by the National Social Security Authority (NSSA), the country’s statutory corporate body tasked by the Government to provide social security.

Is redollarisation avoidable?

Earlier this year, one of country’s leading and stock market-listed company, Delta Beverages, announced that it would be selling its products in United States dollars starting January 4, 2019.

Confronting stereotypes, negative perceptions

This article is an attempt to discuss stereotyping of Zimbabwe and its impact on the country’s re-engagement as a modern and progressive state. It also looks at stereotypes, though negative, as an asset to change perceptions and how stereotypes can be utilised for nation branding.

Authorised economic operator programme explained

In line with international best practice and the Customs and Excise Act [Chapter 23:02] section 216B, Zimbabwe has implemented the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) programme.

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