Risk of ‘Phantom Dollars’ forces RBZ to maintain high reserve ratios

Tapiwanashe Mangwiro The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor, Dr John Mushayavanhu, has cautioned against reducing statutory reserve ratios, warning such a move could lead to the re-creation of fake…

First Lady takes Afrikana Family Humanism to Manicaland . . . urges couples to uphold values of Ubuntu, respect, love

Tendai Rupapa-Senior Reporter PARTIES in marriage must uphold the values of respect, love, peace and dignity to build strong families, First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa has counselled. She made the…

Climate change takes centre stage at ZEDCON

Oliver Kazunga Business Writer Climate change has emerged as the most significant economic threat to Zimbabwe, prompting the Government to prioritise its impact and mitigation strategies at this year’s Zimbabwe…

POMPY FIGHTS BACK!

Latwell Nyangu ZIMDANCEHALL chanter Nyasha Reginald ‘Ras Pompy’ Mano has denied claims that he is dating a 36-year-old woman, who is his mother’s friend. He also said he is not…

Zanu PF prepares for robust indaba

Joseph Madzimure-Senior Reporter THE Zanu PF 21st National Annual People’s Conference will discuss a number of issues, including economic growth, delivering prosperity to the people and restoring the country’s glory,…

MASTER H NOMINATED EIGHT TIMES FOR AWARDS

Mathew Masinge RED hot entertainer Master H’s hard work seems to be paying off after the rising chanter was nominated eight times for the inaugural Zimbabwe Reggae and Dancehall Merit…

Miners seek $182m for solar projects

Some of Zimbabwe’s biggest miners are seeking $182 million to develop 200 megawatts of locally-generated solar power, according to the head of the renewables company responsible for the projects. The…

EDITORIAL COMMENT : Murder rate in Midlands needs to be lowered

THE huge backlog in murder trials in the Midlands, and the need to assign five High Court judges temporarily to the province, three in Gweru and two in Gokwe, highlights the need to continue decentralising the High Court.

Poly clinic construction making progress

Talent Gore The construction of the City of Harare’s new polyclinic in Marlborough is progressing with the foundation of the medical facility completed. The facility is expected to serve residents…

Agric growth threatened as banks pull back funding

Tapiwanashe Mangwiro The agricultural sector, long considered the backbone of Zimbabwe’s economy, is under threat as banks grow increasingly wary of lending to the private sector without Government guarantees. The…