Govt challenges SAZ to offer pre-shipment inspection
Oliver Kazunga Senior Business Reporter INDUSTRY and Commerce Minister Mangaliso Ndhlovu has challenged the Standards Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ) to offer pre-shipment inspections to products imported into the country. SAZ…
Chitando calls for varied strategies to tackle mining industry bottlenecks
Oliver Kazunga Senior Business Reporter MINES and Mining Development Minister Winston Chitando has called for a multi-faceted approach to restore viability of mining operations in the country on the back…
How AI can lift climate research out of the lab and into the real world
The world is making big bets on technology’s role in the climate crisis. Across the globe, scientists and technologists are pushing for the next wave of breakthroughs in climate adaptation…
Zimbabwe diocese rebuilds dam in response to climate change, water scarcity
Catholic diocese in Zimbabwe has rebuilt its own dam as part of faith-based responses to water challenges brought by climate change. The Diocese of Gweru in the country’s low rainfall…
FCB delivers strong Q1: Income up 40pc, loan book grows
Business Writer First Capital Bank reported a robust performance for the first quarter of 2024, with significant growth in total income and a notable improvement in asset quality. The bank’s…
Forensic accounting and the legal system: Uncovering the truth in the courtroom
Dr Kudzanayi Vere We have seen a proliferation of high level litigation and legal proceedings in Zimbabwean courts which are business-related. In such cases, forensic accountants emerge as indispensable allies,…
Homegrown engineer who reached the top
At an industry event in Riyadh two years ago, the Saudi energy minister paused at about 9 p.m. in front of some 1 000 people and told them it was…
Beyond the hype: Starlink’s impact on Zim’s digital landscape
Nelson Gahadza To license or not to license Starlink was a debate that raged in the country for months. There were pros and cons that experts and non-experts pushed in…
Simbisa sees relief from ZiG: Exchange rate stability boosts business
Michael Tome Business Writer VICTORIA Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) listed Simbisa Brands, says the relative steadiness of the ZiG since its introduction has been positive in retaining customers and preservation…
Zimbabweans to wait longer for higher ZiG notes
Business Writer Zimbabweans eager to use the full range of the new ZiG currency will have to wait a little bit longer amid fears by the central bank that larger…











