adminViolence gives SA markets a reality check
South Africa’s worst unrest in years threatens to derail one of this year’s star emerging market performers and highlights the chronic joblessness and poverty papered over by a short-term export boom.
Yellen try to sell US Republicans on global tax deal
Janet Yellen’s first visit to continental Europe as Treasury Secretary helped solidify G20 political support for a global corporate tax deal and gave European Union officials an excuse to delay a problematic digital tax proposal.
Retail shopping centres damaged by unrest
Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal have been affected by unrest including looting, property damage and violence.
Veld fire destroys 120 tonnes of maize
AT least 120 tonnes of maize have been destroyed by veld fires and dozens of families from three farms in Zvimba District are now homeless as the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) calls on farmers to prioritise fireguards.
Zinara to get new board chair
The Government is satisfied with the ongoing cleaning up of the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) which has since the beginning of this year released over $2 billion for road rehabilitation countrywide.
Zim irrigation model charms Malawi
THE Government of Malawi says it is inspired by Zimbabwe’s irrigation agriculture transformation model and shares the view that regional food security could be achieved through adopting climate change responsive farming approaches.
Looting spurs logistics havoc
Widespread social unrest gripping South Africa following the arrest of a former president saw key logistics arteries for the continent shuttered as rioters torched trucks and caused millions of dollars in damage to stores and warehouses, spurring concerns about looming shortages.
Gwayi-Shangani pipeline tenders under evaluation
THE GOVERNMENT is in the process of evaluating applications received from potential contractors to construct the 252km pipeline from Gwayi-Shangani Dam to Bulawayo.
About viability of mining sector
For most entrepreneurs and executives in Zimbabwe the moment mining is mentioned they pay close attention. This is because the mining sector presents many opportunities especially as the businesses generate foreign currency. This article looks at factors affecting the viability of mining in Zimbabwe especially the business and financial considerations.
Econet seeks to redeem debentures
ECONET Wireless Zimbabwe, the country’s largest mobile telecoms firm, has given investors an opportunity for early redemption of debentures the company issued in 2017 to raise funds to expunge its external debts.