Who wins if Zim joins EITI?
Recent news, which the Government has not refused, suggested that Zimbabwe is not keen on joining the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI). By joining EITI, the mining sector – the main engine for economic growth, would have been opened for citizens to question Government and industry on how past and current mining deals are best tailored to contribute Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
SMM in move to pay off debts
Troubled asbestos mining concern, SMM Holdings (Pvt) Limited is seeking to dispose an array of mineral rich claims and vast tracts of commercial and residential land in a bid to pay off its debts and kick-start mining operations.
Draft policy framework for SMEs now in place
The Financial Securities Exchange Limited (Finsec), says there is significant progress made towards operationalising its Growth Enterprise Market (GEM) Portal for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with a draft framework now in place.
The zombie idea of Zim’s agriculture
Nobel laureate, Paul Krugman, has popularised the term “zombie idea”, which is also a title of his new book — “Arguing with Zombies”. This term refers to “ideas that keep being killed by evidence, but nonetheless shamble relentlessly forward, essentially because they suit a political agenda”.
What to do this Valentine’s Day
Whether you and your significant other have been together for years or just a little while, we’d like to remind you that the ultimate Valentine’s Day gift is time spent together — and that couples of all types should consider doing an out-of-the-box activity on February 14.
Willdale banks on Govt projects
Zimbabwe Stock exchange-listed brick manufacturer and supplier, Willdale Limited, places great prospects for growth and enhanced performances on ongoing Government projects and cluster housing development.
Bankers, lawyers who enabled SA’s state capture
Listening to the testimony of bankers before the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into allegations of state capture, you might believe they were unwitting victims of the Guptas and acted quickly and virtuously to throttle their corrupt ways by closing their bank accounts in 2016.
starafrica Q3 revenues up 208pc
Sugar processor, starafricacorporation, is upbeat about maintaining a growth trajectory for the remainder of this financial year backed by increased exports into the SADC region and beyond.
Direct payments rather than subsidies
The Government in general, and Minister of Finance and Economic Development Mthuli Ncube in particular, have been learning a lot about the deviousness and creativity of Zimbabweans as they battle to provide subsidies on essential goods or services.
Stock Market Weekly Review
The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) continued to surge as total market value jumped 21 percent from last week to reach a record $50 billion.


