Lockdown rules make business harder

Zimbabwean business is coping with the Covid-19 waves of infection and the resulting intensifications of the lockdown, and is doing better than most in minimising infection in the workplace, but has made it clear that there is obviously an effect.

How does the new global tax deal impact Africa?

Africa will have to rebuild its economies post the Covid-19 pandemic, and efficient fiscal policies will be vital in ensuring that revenue is not lost through aggressive tax avoidance schemes, illicit financial flows and the inability to tax business operations provided by offshore digitised multinationals.

Padenga ends ZSE alliance

CROCODILE breeding firm, Padenga Holdings Limited, delists its shares from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) today ahead of relisting on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) on Monday.

Why are we obsessed with eating meat?

In a world of increasingly worrying climate change, a UN report says the greenhouse gas footprint of animal agriculture rivals that of all global land, sea and air transportation combined.

Trade deficit narrows in April, but could be lower

The Zimbabwe trade deficit narrowed for the third consecutive month in April after starting the year at its highest level since March 2020.

Impact of sugar on the environment

I was driving up the KwaZulu-Natal north coast from Durban recently and I got the distinct aroma of burning sugar. As the sweet smell intensified, little black paper-like flakes — smut — began streaking across my windscreen.

Blood donations not meeting demand

According to the World Health Organisation, it has fallen by 17 percent in the African region. High-income countries make up 19 percent of the global population and account for 50 percent of the 112,5 million blood donations collected globally every year. Documented as blood donations per 1 000 people, the rates are: 33,1 in high-income countries, 11,7 in middle-income countries, and 4,6 in low-income countries.

Reflation rethink sends bond markets into spin

LONDON. — An economy powering back from the Covid-19 shock and resurgent inflation is yesterday’s story if the sharp rally in the world’s biggest bond markets in the last 24 hours is anything to go by.

Land Rover Discovery: Neat, distinct

The 2021 Land Rover Discovery now features an enhanced interior and exterior, and is smarter and better connected with cutting edge new technologies. According to Land Rover, the new 2021 facelift Discovery remains one of the most capable and versatile seven-seat premium SUVs in the world. They say its distinct character and optimised proportions embrace more than three decades of design evolution.

Gaming sector set for 12pc growth

VIDEO gaming is a rapidly growing market with Africa currently experiencing astonishing growth, creating multiple opportunities for mobile operators to tap into, finds esports playbook, titled The Potential of Mobile Gaming — Revenue Opportunities for Mobile Operators in Africa.

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