Reflections on industrial development
In 1793, Eli Whitney invented a basic machine that arguably changed the course of industrial development in the world. The machine separated cotton lint from seeds. The timing was excellent.…
Business characters from trees
The grinding of a chainsaw woke me up from my peaceful reverie on the verandah where I was taking a nap. A quick investigation revealed a “gang” of bored employees…
Transforming current gains into tangible social benefits
Misheck Ugaro The challenge the country faces now is how to make positive developments being achieved into tangible social benefits that are impactful on the man in the interest. The…
Did you know? OK Zimbabwe Limited history
Fradreck Gorwe Zimbabwe Stock Exchange listed major retail concern, OK Zimbabwe Limited, has a history spanning over 70 years. The now well established retail giant started with an inaugural retail…
ZPI shifts to alternative property use
Tawanda Musarurwa Listed property firm Zimre Property Investments Limited (ZPI) says it plans to change the use of some of its properties in Central Business Districts (CBDs), as the performance…
Zimbabwe Cricket women’s 50 over, T20 tournaments get underway
Mehluli Sibanda, Senior Sports Reporter ZIMBABWE Cricket are set to commence a momentous chapter in women’s cricket when the newly established women’s inter-provincial cricket competitions get underway this weekend. Four…
Innscor thrives post-lockdown
Enacy Mapakame The normalising operating environment prevailing in the country is expected to boost businesses with diversified industrial conglomerate — Innscor Africa Limited — anticipating to enjoy earnings jump in…
PPC: Critical audit report ‘unprecedented’
PPC’s independent auditor Deloitte has issued an unprecedented highly critical report that highlights “material weaknesses in internal controls over financial reporting” as one of several key audit matters that need…
NSSA moves towards universal social protection
Tawanda Musarurwa The National Social Security Authority (NSSA) has taken a huge step towards establishing a universal social protection system by bringing part of the extensive informal sector into the…
NPLs spike fear over Covid-19
Golden Sibanda Fears abound that the negative impact of the global pandemic on firms and households, which severely affected operations and incomes, could compromise the quality of some banks’ loan…











