Hemp production progressing well
At least five hemp farmers have now reached the harvesting stage for the crop that is expected to contribute significantly to the country’s export earnings, Business Weekly can report.
Exports jump 35,5 percent
The value of exports from Zimbabwe increased by 35,5 percent in the first six months of the year to US$2,52 billion compared to US$1,86 billion in the corresponding period last year, official data show.
COMMENT: BCC, stakeholders must unite to protect supply dams
THE Bulawayo City Council and key stakeholders must come together and bring a stop to illegal mining activities at the banks of the city’s supply dams. This follows a report…
‘Demand for local currency working capital swelling’
Business Reporter STANBIC Bank Zimbabwe says its operations have remained resilient to macro-economic challenges bedevilling the country having posted an inflation adjusted profit after tax of ZW$1,2 billion for the…
Zim plans revolving facilities
Business Writer Zimbabwe will create revolving loan facilities supported by part of the International Monetary Fund’s US$961 million special drawing rights (SDRs) to support key productive sectors including mining, agriculture,…
Old Mutual to light up thousands of homes
Old Mutual Zimbabwe — a subsidiary of Old Mutual — has poured US$12,4 million into solar projects around that southern African country, which will generate a combined 25 MW upon completion.
ZB launches funeral plan
ZB Life Assurance, a subsidiary of ZB Financial Holdings, has launched an enhanced ZB Cash Funeral Plan that seeks to provide post-burial benefits to policyholders, in addition to the cash benefits that assist with the financing of funeral and burial costs.
NTS enjoys high demand for tyres
National Tyre Services (NTS) says positive developments in the domestic economy, including a bumper harvest anchored by a record grain output and slowing inflation, have spurred demand for tyres.
Stanbic Bank maintains steady performance in H1
Stanbic Bank has defied macro-economic challenges bedevilling the country to post an inflation adjusted profit after tax of $1.2 billion for the half year to June 2021.
Beitbridge man commits suicide
Blessing Karubwa, Chronicle Reporter A BEITBRIDGE man hanged himself after suspecting that his wife was cheating on him. The incident occurred on Monday in Tongwe, Beitbridge District at around 3PM.…










