daniel chigunwe
- businessweekly
- April 19, 2023
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Postal and courier services decline
Business Writer The country’s postal and courier services registered a 4,6 percent decline in volumes during the fourth quarter to December 31, 2022, compared to previous quarter despite an increase…
- businessweekly
- April 19, 2023
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Pension industry grapple with low confidence
Business Writer The pension industry continues to grapple with low confidence levels after hyperinflation severely eroded retirement savings in 2008, the Zimbabwe Association of Pension Funds said in its March 2023…
- businessweekly
- April 19, 2023
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Africa’s energy sector needs to radically transform
The Conversation The future of Africa’s energy sector is getting increasing attention from policymakers and the private sector. As demand for energy rises, current energy systems must grow rapidly to…
- businessweekly
- April 19, 2023
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Despite surging incomes, Japanese women earn 75% less than men
Bloomberg Japanese women may have doubled their income over the past 20 years, but they still earn only a quarter of what men are paid, according to government data. The…
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- April 19, 2023
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What to watch in China’s GDP data as economy rebounds
Bloomberg China’s economy likely picked up in the first quarter as Covid Zero was abandoned, though key data this week are still expected to show some signs of unevenness that…
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- April 19, 2023
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World gas supply shifts from shortage to glut with demand muted
Bloomberg The world is becoming awash with natural gas, pushing prices lower and creating an overabundance of the fuel in both Europe and Asia — at least for the next…
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- April 19, 2023
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Africa faces biggest test this century as funds dry up, IMF says
Bloomberg African nations are facing their toughest economic challenges this century as desperately needed funding evaporates, the International Monetary Fund said. Rising interest rates have increased borrowing costs for sub-Saharan…
- businessweekly
- April 17, 2023
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BAT records 50 pc revenue growth
Business Writer Cigarette maker, BAT Zimbabwe, recorded revenue growth of 50 percent to $24,3 billion for the year to December 31, 2022, compared to the previous year, although volumes slumped.…
- businessweekly
- April 17, 2023
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Zim to start coal exports to China
Business Writer Zimbabwe is working on logistical issues to start commercial coal exports to China after conducting a trial run last year, an official said. The lack of capacity by…
- businessweekly
- April 17, 2023
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Forex earnings major push for FCB’s VFEX listing
Business Writer First Capital Bank (FCB) says growth in its USD loan book and balances and plans to roll out more foreign currency-denominated products has been the major push factor…