Traffic in Suez Canal resumes after stranded ship refloated
ISMAILIA, Egypt (Reuters) – Shipping was on the move again late on Monday in Egypt’s Suez Canal after tugs refloated a giant container ship which had been blocking the channel for almost a week, causing a huge build-up of vessels around the waterway.
Provincial tourism conferences on card
The Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry is planning to roll-out provincial tourism conferences whose aim is to assist operators to showcase activities and products in their areas to boost domestic tourism.
Commodities Exchange launch date rescheduled
The much-anticipated launch of the commodities exchange – the Zimbabwe Mercantile Exchange (ZMX) – has been extended by a month to April 30 to give allowance for the requisite approvals and promulgation of statutes, the Financial Securities Exchange (Pvt) Limited (Finsec) has said.
Zimpapers topline jumps despite Covid-19
Integrated media house, Zimpapers (1980) Limited, posted a solid set of numbers for the year to December 2020, with the topline growing to $1,34 billion despite the impediments imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
JUST IN: Tobacco farmers demand 70 pc forex
Business Writer Zimbabwean tobacco farmers are seeking an upward retention of export earnings to at least 70 percent, which reflects the minimum cost of production in foreign currency. Compounded to…
Government grants 25 EPOs
Business Writer MINERS have expressed excitement after the Government granted a total of 25 Exclusive Prospecting Orders (EPOs), which are expected to unlock new opportunities for the sector. The issuance…
Comesa/AfreximBank seal US$1bn deal to cushion states
Business Writer THE Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) and AfreximBank) have signed a US$1 billion agreement to implement a regional customs transit guarantee scheme to support countries…
Coordinated approach key to tourism recovery – ZTA
Business Writer THE Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has called for coordinated approaches in bringing about business recovery in the travel and leisure sector, which has been severely crippled by the…
Industry wants export procedures simplified
Golden Sibanda Manufacturers have implored the Government to simplify export procedures, as industry must refocus following the recent launch of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which opens a…
VFEX expects more listings this year
Leonard Ncube Victoria Falls Reporter The Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) says it expects more listings this year and continues to roll out investment campaigns targeted at potential players. SeedCo…











