adminConsumer protection blitz targets smuggled goods
A recent joint operation by the Consumer Protection Commission (CPC), the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA), and law enforcement agents has uncovered widespread trade in smuggled goods at Harare’s downtown shops, commonly known as tuckshops.
Industry keen on establishing operations in Mt Hampden
THE Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) has reported strong interest from its members in establishing operations in the new capital city under development at Mt Hampden, Mashonaland West Province.
Fish for pensioners project to transform livelihoods
Ashton Mutyavaviri IN a move resonating with President Mnangagwa’s policy of inclusivity, Government yesterday launched the Fish for Pensioners Programme (FPP) in Harare, which is set to transform their livelihoods…
CIMMYT ends the drudgery of traditional grain processing
Fildah Gwati THE International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT) has introduced a multi-crop thresher to transform labour-intensive traditional grain processing into a smarter and less strenuous way of producing…
Zimplats offers voluntary redundancy packages
Zimbabwe’s largest producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), Zimplats, is facing financial pressure due to a significant decline in global platinum prices. In response, the company is offering voluntary redundancy packages to its employees in an effort to cut costs.
SAZ preaches good standards for sustainable growth
Edgar Vhera Agriculture Specialist Writer IN response to the growing demand for standards and sustainability in today’s consumer-driven market, the Standards Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ) has intensified efforts to develop crucial…
Better be safe than sorry, farmers told
Tariro Stacey Gatsi WITH the weather becoming increasingly unpredictable and the frequency of man-made disasters rising, it has become crucial for farmers to insure crops and livestock against dangers like…
Global fuel prices surging with supply risks ahead
Disruptions on the world’s major trade routes, refinery closures and resurgent demand are pushing up global fuel prices and making forecasts difficult in the run-up to a US presidential election in which inflation will be a key issue.
Bezos seeks to revamp meat alternatives
The Bezos Earth Fund is pouring US$60 million into revamping alternative proteins as part of its push to make food more sustainable.
SA optimistic tax breaks will kick-start EV industry
South Africa expects efforts to boost its electric vehicle manufacturing to yield swift results, as manufacturers start to take advantage of tax incentives from early 2026.