Ashly Dhani
- businessweekly
- August 20, 2024
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Youths hold potential for Africa’s economic growth
Business Writer African countries should leverage on the youth potential in the region for innovation, industrialisation, peace and socio – economic growth, the 44th Ordinary of Southern African Development Community…
- businessweekly
- August 20, 2024
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Old Mutual’s O’mari launches home insurance solution,
Business Writer O’mari, the fintech subsidiary of Old Mutual Zimbabwe, has launched of its new digital-first, low-cost home insurance product ‘O’mari HomeCare,’ underwritten by Old Mutual Zimbabwe Insurance Company. This…
- businessweekly
- August 19, 2024
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Afreximbank posts strong H1 2024 results amid economic headwinds
Business Writer The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced robust financial performance for the first half of 2024, defying challenging macroeconomic conditions. The bank reported a 24.5 percent surge in net…
- businessweekly
- August 19, 2024
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Energy woes, tight monetary policy leave businesses limping
Tapiwanashe Mangwiro Business and industry are grappling with persistent power shortages that are threatening to derail production across key sectors. As the electricity crisis continues, companies are forced to navigate…
- businessweekly
- August 19, 2024
- 127 views
Lack of infrastructure hampers SEZs development
Business Writer The realisation of Zimbabwe’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) is being hampered by a critical shortage of infrastructure, particularly in publicly owned zones, according to the Zimbabwe Investment and…
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- August 19, 2024
- 114 views
SADC needs strategic coordination, urgent action
Economy Uncensored with Tapiwanashe Mangwiro The Southern African Development Community (SADC), is a region brimming with potential, yet grappling with pervasive challenges that threaten its economic stability and growth. With…
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- August 19, 2024
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Pricing stability drives OK Zimbabwe volume recovery
Nelson Gahadza Retailer, OK Zimbabwe Limited, says the stability of pricing during the four months to June 30, 2024, contributed positively to volume recovery, as customers responded favourably to the…
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- August 16, 2024
- 96 views
Sadc development fund fails to take off
Oliver Kazunga OPERATIONALISATION of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Regional Development Fund hangs in the balance years after its establishment on account of mounting challenges including lack of funding…
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- August 16, 2024
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Austerity measures back on table as Govt seeks to balance books
Option to sell state assets discouraged Business Writer The Government has outlined a raft of measures including increased taxation, asset sales and the issuance of new securities in order to…
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- August 16, 2024
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Govt flags downside risks to 2025 growth projection
Business Writer The Government has sounded a note of caution on its ambitious 6,5 percent economic growth projection for 2025, highlighting potential risks that could derail the target. The positive…