adminRBZ names, shames illegal forex dealers
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe yesterday banned 30 black-market currency dealers from operating any bank or mobile money accounts for the next two years and wants them banned from even using a cellphone line.
Treasury considers adjusting tax bands to cushion workers
TREASURY is set to adjust tax bands for workers’ in order to reverse the erosion of incomes and boost consumer purchasing power in the face of price escalation driven by speculative parallel market activity.
‘2021 economic targets achievable’
The economic performance targets for this year will be met despite challenges spawned by Covid-19, thanks to the proactive national interventions to the disease, the improved agricultural season, higher international mineral and commodity prices and a stable macro-economic environment, the Government has said.
Bumper harvest saves US$300m
The good harvest realised by Zimbabwe from the last farming season will slash the import bill by US$300 million, a senior Government official has said.
Heroic female pilot feted at State House
FIRST Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa on Monday hosted a dinner at State House in honour of history making female officer graduate Air Lieutenant Gamuchirai Maria Mbigi who for the first time in the history of the Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) was awarded a Sword of Honour, an award for exceptional performance in flight training.
Zim, Rwanda sign 5 MoUs
Zimbabwe and Rwanda have taken a major step towards transforming their economic ties following the signing yesterday of five Memoranda of Understanding in key sectors of the economy.
First Lady gets UK invite
A United Kingdom-based organisation — NCD Global Alliance which fights non-communicable diseases (NCDs) has written to the First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa inviting her to join their organisation as an NCD champion in recognition of her unwavering efforts of ensuring citizens are screened and commence treatment early for various ailments.
New-look vaccination card launched
A new Covid-19 vaccination card with improved security features that can be verified on all platforms across the world has been launched by Government to curb the proliferation of counterfeit cards.
EDITORIAL COMMENT: Farmers are in a serious business
Farming is rapidly becoming what it should be: A business that people enter from choice, not a method of survival that people endure because they cannot do anything else.
Zim-Rwanda deal unlocks trade opportunities
Local companies should take advantage of bilateral and multilateral trade agreements that Zimbabwe and Rwanda are signatories to build strong networks and prepare for opportunities to be availed, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister, Dr Fredrick Shava has said.