SDR drawdown totalled US$140m in 2021

Tapiwanashe Mangwiro On August 23, 2021, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) undertook a general allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) of SDR456 billion to all its 190 members. These SDRs…

$100 note replaces a coin

Last Word The imminent introduction of the $100 note is a sign of the times, that the value of the Zimbabwe dollar has been eroded by inflation, but the sheer…

Nhimbe to help smalls scale farmers break into export market

Martin Kadzere Breaking into export markets has never been easy for small scale farmers seeking access top high-value opportunities by participating in global chains for fresh produce. This is partly…

Building brand equity using Keller’s model

Leslie Mupeti Professor of Marketing Kevin Lane Keller is a leader in the world of marketing and branding. Keller’s brand equity model which he originally published in his book “Strategic…

7 essential spices every new cook should have

Do you love to cook? If so, then you understand the importance of having the right tools for your kitchen. This includes a wide variety of appliances, good sharp knives,…

The stock market and monetary policies

Kudzanai Sharara Taking Stock Early this week the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe put in place a raft of measures meant to deal with the twin evils of price and exchange…

Stanbic urges farmers to insure cattle

Business Writer Stanbic bank Zimbabwe has encouraged farmers to take advantage of its Agribusiness advisory services, as well as livestock insurance cover to mitigate against various challenges brought about by…

Five key ingredients for economic recovery in Africa

By Malado Kaba If Africa is to effectively recover from the pandemic-induced economic downturn, it must use these essential five ingredients to cook up a positive solution. If the post-Covid-19…

Cold Storage Company re-opening set for this month

Oliver Kazunga The Cold Storage Company (CSC) is set to re-open after the Easter Holidays for the first time in two decades with the company hoping to generate US$50 million…

New Suzuki Vitara Brezza bridges gap

New Suzuki Vitara Brezza S-Edition bridges a gap in the compact SUV line-up Johannesburg – The Suzuki Vitara Brezza range is being spiced up with the release of the S-Edition…

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