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- businessweekly
- January 31, 2025
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Tobacco growers surge ahead of 2024/25 Season
THE number of registered tobacco growers for the 2024/25 summer cropping season has jumped to 126 477 from 113 161 during the same period last year. Latest statistics from the…
- businessweekly
- January 31, 2025
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Ahead of new MPS, RBZ sticking to ‘tight’ money supply
Zimbabwe’s central bank will keep a tight monetary policy stance this year to support its currency that’s lost 48 percent of its value in the nine months since it was…
- businessweekly
- January 31, 2025
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Building material prices see slight rise, civil engineering costs mixed
Building material prices in Zimbabwe experienced a modest increase in the final quarter of 2024, while civil engineering costs presented a mixed picture, according to the latest figures released by…
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- January 31, 2025
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Climate change could submerge The Gambia’s capital
The existence of Gambia’s capital, Banjul, is under threat from rising sea levels and flash flooding. Many people, including residents and fishers, have been displaced, while businesses and offices have…
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- January 31, 2025
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How innovative design can reduce construction costs
Sean Ashcroft The construction industry is seeing unprecedented change, as new technologies reshape traditional approaches. This transformation is driving down costs while improving efficiency and sustainability. Innovation in construction design,…
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- January 31, 2025
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Mukuru joins Deposit Protection Corporation
Nqobile Bhebhe One of Zimbabwe’s fastest growing financial services providers, Mukuru Financial Services, that offers remittance and financial inclusion solutions, has officially joined the Deposit Protection Corporation (DPC), becoming the…
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- January 31, 2025
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USD inflation soars in January, raising concerns
January 2025 witnessed a sharp surge in USD inflation, with the month-on-month rate skyrocketing to 11.5 percent, a significant jump from the previous month’s 0.6 percent. This rapid acceleration, representing…
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- January 31, 2025
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Nigeria’s gasoline imports plunge as Dangote refinery hits trade
Nigeria’s imports of gasoline are on course for an eight-year low as the country’s new mega-refinery pushes out foreign suppliers, boosting the nation’s fuel independence. Shipments into the West African…
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- January 31, 2025
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World’s richest people lose $108bn after DeepSeek selloff
The world’s 500 richest people, led by Nvidia Corp. co-founder Jensen Huang, lost a combined $108 billion on Monday as a tech-led selloff tied to Chinese AI developer DeepSeek sent…
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- January 31, 2025
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Zim’s economic challenges: A deep dive into the underlying issues
Zimbabwe’s economy faces a complex web of interconnected challenges, hindering growth and impacting the livelihoods of its citizens. While issues like informality and smuggling are often highlighted, a deeper analysis…