Govt projects bouy PPC’s performance
Enacy Mapakame South African cement producer, PPC Limited, recorded solid performance for the financial year 2024 (FY24) supported by strong performance by its Zimbabwean operations. In an earnings update for…
Transformative power of Zim’s infrastructure development thrust
As President Mnangagwa strives to revitalise Zimbabwe’s economy and improve the lives of its citizens, one critical factor stands out as a game-changer: infrastructure development.
ZiG gets international currency code, ZWG
Tapiwanashe Mangwiro Senior Business Reporter The World Bank has certified the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG)’s international currency code (ZWG), giving it a distinct identity among other nations’ official currencies, the Reserve…
Trades of US$30bn add to risks for Japan stock rally
Japanese shares’ slide from record highs has spawned another major risk: bullish individuals have built up the biggest margin buying positions since 2006 that they may have to unwind. Total…
Investment forum set for SADC Industrialisation week
Francis Gakanje Business Reporter This year’s SADC Industrialisation Week breaks new ground by hosting a dedicated investment forum day, according to Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) chief executive officer Ms…
Investor Protection Fund surges 240pc to US$3,7m
Business Reporter The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SecZim’s) Investor Protection Fund (IPF) surged by 240 percent to $82,34 billion (US$3,733 million) in the quarter to March 31, 2024 …
Saving soils in Africa the only path left to a future
Jenny Luesby Could the soil of Africa be developing an unstoppable malaise that will transform our continent from an innocent victim of climate change into its main driver? It seems…
Kenya’s dollar bonds fall as protests threaten fiscal plan
Kenya’s sovereign dollar bonds are sinking as anti-government protests threaten to derail President William Ruto’s US$2,3 billion plan to balance the budget and make the country’s debt sustainable. The nation’s…
FINSEC boss Tapfumaneyi appointed SADC bourses chair
Business reporter Financial Securities Exchange (FINSEC) chief executive officer Mr Collen Tapfumaneyi has been appointed chairperson of the Committee of SADC Stock Exchanges (CoSSE). This follows elections held at the …
Locus standi in legal proceedings
Godknows Hofisi Introduction In my article published last week, I wrote about special pleas in legal proceedings. I explained that a special plea is defined as an objection on the…











