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- businessweekly
- October 4, 2024
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SA’s first electric minibus taxi to launch soon, but will it be viable?
Will electric powered minibus taxis ever be viable in South Africa? That is going to depend on a variety of factors, but a pioneering effort is about to unfold with…
- businessweekly
- October 4, 2024
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President wants to see better business
Last Word Economic matters were, as now expected, well to the fore in President Mnangagwa’s State of the Nation Address at the opening of the Second Session of the 10th…
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- October 4, 2024
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RBZ intervenes again with forex to cool the market
Tapiwanashe Mangwiro The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has injected an additional US$50 million into the market to quench businesses’ appetite for foreign currency with the apex bank pledging to…
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- October 4, 2024
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Germany sets first national legally-binding climate adaptation targets
Germany’s environment ministry has presented the draft “Climate Adaptation Strategy”, which for the first time sets legally-binding, measurable climate adaptation targets for the country. The draft, drawn up with input…
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- October 4, 2024
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Liquidity challenges loom as banks face statutory hurdles
Business Writer Banks face a huge challenge in meeting minimum statutory requirements as substantial portion of their funds are tied up in investment instruments and loans, which are less liquid…
- businessweekly
- October 4, 2024
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Consequences of velvet glove communication in an organisation
Tariro Manamike Velvet glove communication, where leaders prioritise a soft, diplomatic approach to delivering messages and managing teams, can create a harmonious and pleasant working environment. But, like any leadership…
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- October 4, 2024
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Zimpapers in strong Q2 recovery
Nelson Gahadza Zimbabwe’s integrated media house, Zimpapers (1980) Limited, managed to recover both volumes and revenues in the second quarter of 0the year, after a difficult first quarter, and is…
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- October 4, 2024
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Climate change hits Africa’s iconic wildlife
The Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, which includes Kenya’s Maasai Mara and Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, is one of the most famous and wildlife-rich areas in Africa. Every year, millions of animals move…
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- October 4, 2024
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Call for fair taxation in communication sector
Own Correspondent Levelling the playing field: Why global giants like Starlink must contribute to Zimbabwe’s economic growth As Zimbabwe emerges as a prime market for global tech giants like Starlink,…
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- October 4, 2024
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Data centre emissions are soaring – it’s AI or the climate
Artificial intelligence (AI) is curating your social media feed and giving you directions to the train station. It’s also throwing the fossil fuel industry a lifeline. Three of the biggest…