ZB Financial Holdings registers growth in income
Business Writer ZB Financial Holdings (ZBH) says it witnessed limited growth in income in the quarter to September 30, 2024 compared to the prior quarter as a result of reduced…
Zim fast-tracks lithium beneficiation, concerns raised
Business Writer Zimbabwe’s Government is ramping up its efforts to promote domestic mineral beneficiation, focusing on platinum group metals (PGMs) and lithium, according to Minister of Finance, Economic Development and…
Informal sector tax: 2025 Budget dilemma
Last Word A major challenge in the 2025 Budget will be to get the informal sector to pay their fair share of taxes, or at least a decent share of…
What is COP29 and how will Trump’s election affect the climate talks?
World leaders taking part in the latest annual UN climate meeting in Azerbaijan are hoping to agree action to help rein in rising global temperatures. A key issue under discussion…
power situation likely to remain bleak
Business Writer Zimbabwe’s power supply situation will remain bleak in the short-term, amid revelations that the usable water level at Kariba Dam, the country’s second-largest power station, has plummeted to…
Cost of blind spots: Why failing to identify future problems is a threat to every business
Tariro Manamike In the dynamic business landscape, success isn’t just about hitting quarterly targets or outpacing competitors — it is about foreseeing what is around the next bend. For many…
Is FlySafair too big to ground?
A severe threat looms on the near-term future of FlySafair’s international flights following the ruling by the International Air Services Licensing Council (IASLC) within the Department of Transport that its…
Manufacturing sector rebounds in Q2, VMI up 19pc
Oliver Kazunga Business Writer THE country’s Volume of Manufacturing Index (VMI) increased to 135,24 in the second quarter this year from 113,65 in the same period last year, data from the…
Which countries have sent the most delegates?
More than 65 000 delegates have registered to attend the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, potentially making it the second-largest COP on record. This total is more than 15,000…
Zim’s wealth tax: A rocky road ahead
Business Writer Zimbabwe’s ambitious wealth tax, introduced in January this year, is yet to gain traction, with some analysts now questioning commitment to its implementation and potential impact Despite targeting…











