European Union to make e-commerce platforms liable

The European Union is planning to make e-commerce platforms such as Temu, Shein and Amazon Marketplace (AMZN.O), opens new tab liable for dangerous or illegal products sold online, the Financial…

University of Matopo gets provisional green light

Nqobile Tshili, [email protected] THE Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (Zimche) has granted provisional approval for the establishment of the University of Matopo. The university, an initiative of the Brethren in…

Africa’s big copper countries eye profits of trade

JOHANNESBURG/LONDON, — Africa’s biggest copper producers, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia, are working on deals to gain exposure to metal trading as a demand surge linked to artificial…

Mohamed Salah says Liverpool’s title challenge ‘feels different’ this season

MOHAMED Salah said Liverpool’s title challenge “feels different” to previous seasons after they beat in-form Bournemouth to move a step closer to winning the Premier League. The 2-0 win at…

US$1,5m allocated to Presidential War Veterans Fund

Harare Bureau A TOTAL of US$1,5 million has been allocated for the Presidential War Veterans Fund, with three provinces already having received US$150 000 each as part of ongoing efforts…

Government takes firm stance on informal market suppliers

Rutendo Nyeve, Sunday News Reporter THE Government has issued a stern warning to suppliers against directly supplying goods to the informal sector, citing concerns that the practice is undermining formal…

WATCH: Industry players welcome move to regulate informal sector

Judith Phiri, Business Reporter INDUSTRY players have commended the Government for implementing additional measures aimed at supporting the formal sector’s survival while ensuring the informal sector adheres to legal requirements,…

WATCH: The gruesome details in court

Rutendo Nyeve, Sunday News Reporter A heavy atmosphere of grief and disbelief filled the Western Commonage Magistrates Court in Bulawayo yesterday as Happiness Chimbangu (34) was brought to court, accused…

Alert neighbours foilstock theft syndicate

Rutendo Nyeve, Sunday News Reporter THE vigilance and integrity of two neighbours saved a 76-year-old pensioner, Mr Thomas Sibanda from falling victim to a well-organised six-member stock theft syndicate from…

COMMENT: Striking a balance between formalisation and economic equity

THE recent announcement by the Government of Zimbabwe to crack down on suppliers dealing directly with the informal sector marks a significant intervention in the economy. As highlighted in our…