Art completes capitalization of paper business

Michael Tome Business Writer ART Corporation says capitalization and reformation of its paper business succeeded during the 2022 financial year as the company completed installations with full commercial production expected…

Another award for Zimtrade

Business Writer Zimbabwe’s trade promotion and development body Zimtrade won an international award at the World Trade Promotion Organization (WTPO) Awards 2022 held in Accra, Ghana last week as part…

Skills shortages are plaguing South Africa’s economy

The Conversation Many South Africans argue that the country has a skills crisis. An equal number question why it can’t sort this out by “adopting the German or Swiss approach”.…

 A look at SA’s corruption problem …

The Conversation The new book The Unaccountables: The Powerful Politicians and Corporations who Profit from Impunity is welcome for the way it contextualises corruption. It shows how politicians and bureaucrats…

Why the G20 should defer debt from emerging economies

When the pandemic hit the world in 2020, global debts reached US$226 trillion in 2020, the highest since the second world war. Meanwhile, government, household and private-sector debt in 31…

 Majority of wealthy consumers plan to spend more on travel in 2023

Bloomberg Global luxury travel is leaning more toward conscious tourism, wellness and meaningful human connections, according to a report released on December 6 at the International Luxury Travel Market trade…

 Banks compete for US$6bn of deposits as Nigeria redesigns its banknotes

Bloomberg Nigerian lenders are competing to attract up to 2.7 trillion naira (US$6 billion) that’s outside the formal sector, taking advantage of the six-week window citizens have to replace old…

US-Africa set to face-off on duty-free trade pact at summit

Bloomberg The US’s resolve to claw back lost influence in Africa will be put to the test this week when dozens of the continent’s leaders and officials gather for three…

US bid for battery metals has Africa blind spot

Reuters Mining companies and governments in Africa are calling for stronger trade ties with the United States after a new climate law set out incentives for US carmakers sourcing battery…

 Industry and commerce capacity utilization at 63 pc: ZNCC

Tapiwanashe Mangwiro Capacity utilisation in industry and commerce increased by 15,5 percentage points in 2022 to 63 percent from 45,5 percent in 2021, boosted primarily by performance in information and…

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