COVID-19: Diaspora remittances are key
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has authorized Money Transfer Agencies (MTA) to operate during the national lockdown starting on Wednesday, to allow the receipt of foreign currency remittances in the country.
Business organisations join Covid-19 fight
Zimbabwean business organisations have mobilized US$5 million to upgrade and equip at least five Covid-19 isolation and treatment centres across the country.
France’s Total sells assets in Brunei, Sierra Leone, Liberia
PARIS – Total said on Tuesday it had sold assets in Brunei, Sierra Leone and Liberia, which the French energy group said represented a total value of more than $400 million.
Asian shares cautiously gain on hopes virus is slowing, dollar slips
SYDNEY/SINGAPORE – Asian stock markets rallied for a second day on Tuesday and riskier currencies rose, on tentative signs the coronavirus crisis may be levelling off in New York and receding in Europe.
‘Track and trace’ is key to containing COVID-19: how privacy can be protected
In efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, governments are imposing stringent restrictions on movement, including social distancing and a national lockdown. They are also finding efficient ways of tracing and tracking contact once an infection has been verified.
Local Chinese tobacco merchants seek COVID19 lockdown exemption
Chinese tobacco merchants are engaging Government with a view to get an exemption from the ongoing national lockdown and be granted the green light to continue exporting the golden leaf.
Companies increase COVID19 related spending
Local companies are spending millions of dollars in their efforts to mitigate the impact of COVID19 and protect employees, the latest snap survey conducted by business body, the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI), reveals.
WMI, Nissan deal hangs in the balance
The Industrial Development Corporation of Zimbabwe (IDCZ), says negotiations to assemble Nissan vehicles at its Willowvale Motor Industries plant in Harare have been hindered by low demand of new cars and foreign currency shortages.
Govt expressed strong commitment to continue stabilization policies
Government has responded to the IMF’s Article IV Consultations Staff Report and explained why it ended up with what the global lender described as uneven implementation of reforms and policy missteps.
BREAKING: COVID-19 will make it harder for Zim, says IMF
Business Writer COVID-19 will adversely impact the economic outlook for Zimbabwe that also require additional health-related spending and international support, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said in its 2019…











