Zimbabwe’s cconomic stability hinges on inflation control
Nelson Gahadza Industry says inflation and exchange rate volatility remain the biggest risks, and if the Government misses its set targets, that could spell disaster for companies. The Government in…
National Foods feels the pinch of VAT changes
Michael Tome Business Writer NATIONAL Foods says it recorded an approximate six percent increase in its overall monthly operating costs, as Value Added Tax (“VAT”) status of many basic foods…
All Blacks to put one of rugby’s most iconic records on the line against Springboks in 2025
It’s been just over 30 years since the All Blacks last suffered defeat at their Eden Park fortress. The 23-20 defeat to France on July 3, 1994 included one of…
Real returns in a rocky year
TO a year already packed with political intrigue, drama and a record number of elections, we can now add the sudden, unexpected collapse over the weekend of the Bashar al-Assad…
Edgars rides out storm, eyes future growth
Business Writer Amidst a backdrop of exchange rate volatility, drought-induced agricultural contraction, and energy shortages, Edgars delivered mixed performance review for the third quarter ending October 8, 2024. Commenting on…
Climate data: How African countries can build systems to share it
AFRICAN countries collectively have emitted very little of the greenhouse gases that have caused climate change, but are badly affected by climate-induced floods, droughts and heatwaves. To withstand some of the…
Climate crisis deepens with 2024 ‘certain’ to be hottest year on record
THIS year is now almost certain to be the hottest year on record, data shows. It will also be the first to have an average temperature of more than 1.5C…
Fight over Ghana’s illegal gold rush exposes election risks
There’s no escaping gold in Tarkwa. It’s in the forest. It’s under your feet as you walk the streets of Ghana’s biggest mining town. It’s the economy. Exposed holes in…
ZSE welcomes capital gains withholding tax cut
Nelson Gahadza The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) says the proposed reduction of capital gains withholding tax on marketable securities will greatly enhance the market and boost overall investment activity. Finance,…
Paying taxes is not voluntary
Last Word Complaints over the new tax systems introduced in the budget are flowing in, but are all likely to be overcome. Some people obviously do not like paying taxes,…











