How Covid broke supply chains
When the coronavirus crisis erupted in 2020, it became apparent that the medical emergency was accompanied by severe shortages, especially in some medical devices.
What it will take for Africa’s agrifood systems to thrive
The year 2021 was one of critical conversations about global agrifood systems – the processes and methods through which farming produces food. Following on the heels of the Covid-19 pandemic and a rise in global poverty, 2021 was a year for recovery and an urgent call to transform food systems if the world is to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals targets by 2030.
Gold production jump 55.5 percent
Gold production in the country jumped 55,5 percent to 29,6 tonnes in 2021 a development that could help the country stabilise its currency.
Cafca buoyant on 2022 prospects
LISTED Cable manufacturer, CAFCA says it is optimistic that its business will remain buoyant in the 2022 financial year citing improved demand for its product in the period.
ZSE in strong recovery after Tuesday’s losses
The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange staged a strong recovery on Wednesday with all major indices, with the exception of the Small Cap Index, recording gains.
Naspers’ second-hand car trading venture
In taking a stake in Planet42, described as a car subscription platform, Naspers has got its foot in the door of the used car market.
Nigerian stocks climb towards 4-year high, Dangote Cement rises
Nigerian stocks climbed towards a four-year high on Wednesday, after Dangote Cement, Nigeria’s biggest listed company, announced plans to buy back shares next week.
Bentley, Rolls-Royce evade chip issues to score record sales
The UK’s two most prestigious auto brands smashed sales records in 2021.
Work anywhere and commute by plane, Yahoo tells Japan employees
Yahoo Japan is telling its 8 000 employees they can work anywhere in the country — and even be flown into work when the job requires it — bucking the trend of companies looking to return workers to offices in the third year of the coronavirus pandemic.
NetOne revels in growing subscriber base
STATE-owned mobile communications giant, NetOne, registered a 6,3 percent growth in subscribers to reach 4,279 million in the third quarter ended September 2021.









