Zim managers’ index back in positive trajectory

Business Writer The country’s private sector Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) returned into positive territory in the fourth quarter of 2021 according to the Zimbabwe Statistical Agency (ZIMSTAT). ZIMSTAT said the…

Gender inclusivity key in bridging gap

Business Writer Fostering gender inclusivity in creating digital solutions will remain a pre-requisite for bridging the gender gap in the growing field of technology, as women still lag behind in…

Mboweni hails SADC Model Law on PFM

Moses Magadza South Africa’s first black central bank governor, Tito Mboweni, has described the development of a Southern African Development Community (SADC) Model Law on Public Financial Management (PFM) as…

Zim, Rwanda trade relations improve

Business Writer Improved trade relations between Zimbabwe and Rwanda are poised for major growth and players involved should quicken the implementation of several agreements that have been signed between the…

Oil, gas euphoria: Chances are just 10pc

Golden Sibanda ALTHOUGH Invictus Energy, the Australian firm scouring the earth for oil and gas in Zimbabwe’s Muzarabani area, says geological studies have shown the area holds significant potential to…

Diesel for generators costs businesses US$20bn annually

Martin Kadzere About half of African businesses today rely on back-up diesel powered generators to keep running when the grids go out and this is despite high and unpredictable costs,…

SA: Mr President, announce major policy reforms

This week President Cyril Ramaphosa again hosted an annual investment conference. It will be against the backdrop of a continuing decline in investment in the economy. My call is for…

Chinese investors target Zim lithium mines

Tapiwanashe Mangwiro Three Chinese energy companies have snapped up controlling stake in Zimbabwean lithium mines in the past four months, as China, the world’s biggest and fastest Electric Vehicles (EV)…

Women remain financially marginalised: Statistics

Business Writer Women and youths have remained marginalised in terms of accessing financial services such as loans and advances, latest figures from the central bank show. According to figures contained…

Fertiliser price hike looms

The price of fertilisers is likely to increase ahead of the winter cropping season, on the back of volatile natural gas prices and other raw materials, industry players have warned.…

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