Buy Zimbabwe embarks on major restructuring to support local businesses Business Writer

Buy Zimbabwe embarks on major restructuring to support local businesses Business Writer   Buy Zimbabwe, the organization championing local products and services for the past 13 years, has announced a…

Tobacco growers surge ahead of 2024/25 Season

Oliver Kazunga Senior Business Reporter THE number of registered tobacco growers for the 2024/25 summer cropping season has jumped to 126 477 from 113 161 during the same period last year.…

USD inflation soars in January, raising concerns

Business Writer January 2025 witnessed a sharp surge in USD inflation, with the month-on-month rate skyrocketing to 11.5 percent, a significant jump from the previous month’s 0.6 percent. This rapid…

Afreximbank launches Hub to connect African researchers with industry

Regional Business Writer  The Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) is set to become a key platform for fostering innovation and connecting African researchers with the industry, according to Mrs. Kanayo Awani,…

DeepSeek’s sudden fame strains its systems and draws attacks

Bloomberg Talk of an artificial-intelligence upstart in China behind a formidable ChatGPT rival had been building for days. At the World Economic Forum in Davos last week, some mentioned Hangzhou-based…

Edgars’ Carousel angles to produce over 100 000 units monthly

Carousel workers in Bulawayo  Nqobile Bhebhe Edgars Group’s manufacturing division, Carousel, is aiming to exceed production levels of 100,000 units per month, a milestone last achieved in 1999, as its…

Equity markets record weekly losses on subdued activity

Tapiwanashe Mangwiro The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) faced a challenging week, with the All-Share Index declining by 0,93 percent to close at 206.01 points. Out of the 24 counters, only…

“Trade agreements key to unlock export potential”

Business Writer The private sector has rallied behind an export-led industrialisation initiative emphasising the strategic importance of optimising existing trade agreements, particularly within the SADC region. Recent discussions in Harare…

ZSE in mixed performance on Thursday as CBZ emerged top performer

Business Writer The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) experienced mixed performance on January 23, 2025, (Thursday) as the ZSE All Share Index rose by 0,40 percent to close at 205.79 points.…

Local equity markets show mixed performance amid global challenges

Tapiwanashe Mangwiro Tuesday trading on Zimbabwe’s stock exchanges reflected a blend of gains and losses, highlighting the complex dynamics shaping investor sentiment. On the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), the All…