Supply chains should make the world better, not worse
Every product or service that you consume is part of a supply chain. Supply chains include an array of activities connecting mining or harvesting, processing, manufacturing, logistics, marketing, retail, consumption,…
Wall Street strategists bet on record highs for European stocks
The August turmoil in financial markets has left strategists unfazed about the outlook for European stocks, which are expected to scale new peaks this year. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index…
Climate change a challenge for small-scale farmers
New research into rural small-scale farms in South Africa’s North West province has found that climate-smart farming techniques lead to a better maize yield, a more regular supply of food…
Hippo Valley flags cash flow mismatch
Francis Gakanje Sugar producer Hippo Valley Estates Limited says there is a cash flow mismatch between the two major trading currencies (ZiG and USD), which is resulting in limited USD-denominated…
ZNCC submissions to the RBZ on the 2024 mid-term monetary policy statement
Note from ZNCC The Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce appreciates the continued recognition and importance that the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) places on engaging the private sector through the…
De-dollarisation ‘well underway’: Mthuli
Business Writer Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to a phased de-dollarisation programme, insisting that the re-introduction of a domestic currency is…
Partnerships enable Econet to modernise network
Francis Gakanje Listed telecommunications company, Econet Wireless Limited, saw its current network modernisation programme accelerate due to strategic partnerships with key equipment vendors, the company noted in its 2024 annual…
Driverless taxi fleet sparking both concern, wonder on China’s streets
Turning heads as they cruise past office buildings and malls, driverless taxis are slowly spreading through Chinese cities, prompting both wariness and wonder. China’s tech companies and carmakers have poured…
Bangladesh cricket board names new chief
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) named ex-skipper Faruque Ahmed Wednesday as president after the resignation of Nazmul Hassan, a close ally of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Cricket and politics…
Risks of gel manicures and acrylic nails
The nail fashion industry is flourishing, with gel manicures and acrylic nails among the most popular trends. However, while they may seem like a form of self-care, these treatments can…

