Tobacco merchants to fund afforestation

In a move meant to reduce deforestation, tobacco merchants are with effect from this farming season required to finance a 0,2 hectare – woodlot for every ha they contract to grow the crop, it has been learnt. 

Invest in good packaging, Zimtrade tells exporters

NATIONAL Trade Development and Promotion body, ZimTrade has implored local companies to invest in good packaging to enhance their competitive advantage in export markets.

Zimra recovers $296 million in anti-corruption crusades

 The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) recovered $296 million under its anti-corruption crusades during the financial year 2020, a senior official has said.

Employees can refuse vaccination, but rights have limits – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa told Parliament that employers had to strike a “delicate balance” when implementing mandatory vaccination programmes, but said every South African had a personal responsibility to ensure the safety of others in the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

VFEX to introduce retail oriented products

 THE Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SecZim) has said the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) will in the short term introduce new products which are more retail oriented in order to attract more local investors.

Covid-19 taking toll on restaurants

At least 2 500 casual workers normally employed by sit and dine restaurants are currently out of work as the sector has been hit by the Covid-19 pandemic and the associated lockdown restrictions, Business Weekly can report.

Zoom-call gaffes led to someone getting axed, 1 in 4 bosses say

Zoom-call blunders can be hazardous to your career.

UAE to expand Asia, Africa trade, seek $150bn investment

The United Arab Emirates is deepening its trade ties in Asia and Africa as part of a broader plan to draw $150 billion in foreign investment and reposition itself as a global hub for business and finance.

Ease of doing business: ZIDA faces tough hurdle

Government and private sector players have laid bare challenges bedevilling the economy in terms of ease of doing business and now expect the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) to redress the issues.

TIMB cancels merchant licences

The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) has cancelled operating licences for six merchants who failed to demonstrate capacity to fund the crop in line with the minimum funding requirements, acting chief executive Meanwell Gudu has said.

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