ZiG scarcity pushes currency to 11pc gain in five days
Tapiwanashe Mangwiro The local currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), has been steadily appreciating against the US Dollar this week, recording its first-ever positive run since its devaluation in September 2024.…
‘Youths key to economic development’
Farirai Machivenyika in MUTARE YOUNG people have an important role to play in the country’s governance and economic development as the nation strives to attain an upper-middle income status as…
‘Starlinking’ SA through unconventional means?
South Africa’s pursuit of digital inclusion faces a significant hurdle — the high cost of broadband access, especially in underserved communities. Starlink, with its promise of affordable satellite internet, presents…
Market dynamics: Threat to businesses key-lines
Nelson Gahadza Zimbabwe’s market dynamics continue to threaten businesses’ key lines such as volumes, turnover and profitability as the operating environment remains challenging, characterised by exchange rate volatility. Liquidity challenges…
SURVIVOR KAMAMBO PASSES ANOTHER TOUGH TEST
Zvikomborero Parafini THE former ZIFA leaders — Felton Kamambo, Philemon Machana, Stanley Chapeta, Joseph Mamutse and Brighton Malandule — who were facing fraud allegations, have been acquitted. They were accused…
COP29: Time for real climate finance and fossil fuel phaseout
The stakes are once again high as the world heads to the 29th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP29) November 11-22 in Baku, which takes place in a…
Where are they now? The 2019 Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks
On November 2, 2019, the Springboks completed their remarkable journey to the top of the international game, beating England 32-12 in the Rugby World Cup final in Yokohama, Japan. It…
Standing v sitting: New research challenges common health beliefs
In the quest to live longer and healthier lives, new medical research continually reshapes our understanding of what truly benefits our well-being. One topic that has sparked many discussions is…
Trump’s return invokes memories of 24/7 tweets rocking markets
Donald Trump (pictured) is back — and so is the risk of social-media posts that can come at all hours with the power to roil global markets. Trump’s resounding win…
ZiG4bn required for digital migration
Raymond Jaravaza, Bulawayo Bureau ZIMBABWE requires ZiG4 billion to fully implement the second phase of its digital migration project, known as Zim Digital, which is now nine years behind schedule,…











