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- August 11, 2023
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An expanded Brics could reset world politics
Eager to escape perceived western domination, several countries — mostly in the global south — are looking to join the Brics bloc. The five-country bloc (Brazil, Russia, India, China and…
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- August 11, 2023
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Election uncertainties to weigh on real estate investments
Enacy Mapakame Election uncertainties in the region are expected to weigh on foreign direct investment (FDI) in key sectors of economies like real estate as 17 countries are headed for…
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- August 11, 2023
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SecZim scraps IPF levy on VFEX
Nelson Gahadza The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SecZim) has removed the investor protection fund (IPF) levy from Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) as part of a strategy to…
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- August 11, 2023
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Chinese investments boost lithium mining industry in Zimbabwe
When Zimbabwe, a country in southern Africa rich in natural resources, seeks to capitalise on the global drive toward renewable energy to grow its economy, Chinese investments in its lithium…
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- August 11, 2023
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‘Slowing down rich economies to deal with climate change is a flawed idea’
The notion of “degrowth” is gaining traction among some politicians in Europe. It was given a platform recently at the European Parliament’s “Beyond Growth” conference. Jason Hickel, an economic anthropologist…
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- August 11, 2023
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Get enough rest when fighting a cold or flu
If you’re fighting a cold or flu, getting enough rest is essential for your body to heal. Cepacol® recognises the importance of giving your immune system a chance to fight…
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- August 11, 2023
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The market for lemons
Blessing Nyatanga Introduction In 1970 George Akerlof introduced the concept of market for lemons which attempted to establish asymmetric information in markets. This concept encompasses human behaviour when buyers have…
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- August 11, 2023
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China reports biggest drop in exports since 2020
China last month suffered its biggest fall in exports for more than three years, official data showed on Tuesday, as the world’s second-largest economy is battered by sluggish global demand…
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- August 11, 2023
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Share issue privatisation of SOEs a win-win method
Economy Uncensored with Tapiwanashe Mangwiro Past couple of weeks we have been furnished with news of the possible privatisation through an initial public offering of the People’s Own Savings Bank…
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- August 11, 2023
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Protection against ‘patent’, ‘latent’ defects
Arthur Marara The position of the law is that a seller is obliged to deliver a merx (the thing sold) that is free from material patent and latent defects unless…