Multi – stakeholder initiative to steer AfCFTA youth awareness campaign

The AfreximBank has joined other multi-stakeholders drive to engage Africa’s youths to tap into the benefits of a regionally integrated economy under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). 

Naomi Osaka: World number two felt ‘ungrateful’

Naomi Osaka says she felt “ungrateful” at points during the last year for being unable to appreciate her success. The world number two was speaking after beating American teenager Coco…

From the History Books: The Rethinking of the IMS

Fifty years ago, the world changed. On August 15, 1971, US President Richard Nixon slammed shut the “gold window,” suspending dollar convertibility. Although it was not Nixon’s intention, this act…

ZSE breach $800 billion mark

The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange’s market capitalisation breached the $800 billion mark for the first time on Friday with the local bourse remaining a popular investment option in the country.

starafrica geared for export market 

SUGAR processor starafrica corporation says it is geared to take opportunities in the export markets as well as consolidate its market share in the region. 

Zim set to clear Paris Club debts 

Business Writer  Zimbabwe plans to begin payments to Paris Club creditors, to clear its US$3.9 billion longstanding debt, in the second half of this year, Finance and Economic Development Minister…

Zesa compensation for electricity surge damages    

 ELECTRICITY users who suffer losses due to power surges can now be compensated after the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC), developed a compensation mechanism to cover such mishaps, a senior official has said.  

Value addition to anchor economy, Mthuli 

Government believes value addition through manufacturing is the first stage of structural transformation of the economy, required to generate decent jobs and provide impetus for sustainable and inclusive economic growth. 

Industry not ready for AfCFTA: CZI

The country’s manufacturing sector is currently seriously constrained to take full advantage of the opportunities to be created by Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) trading block, according to industry representative body the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI).

How SA riots will affect Zim

Widespread social unrest in South Africa, which has led to the closure of many factories and left key logistics arteries shuttered, will hurt local industries as the southern African country is Zimbabwe’s major source of raw materials and gateway to the outside world.