The hidden cost of gold . . . Artisanal miners exposed to harmful mercury emissions

Following the Battlefields national disaster, which claimed the lives of more than 50 artisanal miners, there has been growing calls that the sector needs regulation and support.

Ariston in sustained profitability period . . . Revenue will continue to be more export oriented . . . Group investing heavily in enhancing its future performance

Diversified agro-industrial concern, Ariston Holdings, which is also listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange, has now entered a period of sustained profitability as the firm starts enjoying higher sales volume across its product range, chief executive officer Paul Spear told shareholders on Tuesday.

Stock Market Weekly Review

Stocks continued on a downward trend for the fourth consecutive week as the nation awaited announcement of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s (RBZ) Monetary Policy Statement.

Monetary policy: Big step in right direction

Rbz Governor, Dr John Mangudya delivered a most interesting 2019 Monetray Policy Statement on Wednesday afternoon.

Econet leads in staff wellness

Telecommunications giant, Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, continues to blossom in the employee wellness turf as part of its broader business strategy.

RBZ focus on price stability welcome

Managing price stability more critical than quasi fiscal activities. The long delayed 2019 Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) was finally presented on Wednesday, with Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor Dr John Mangudya presenting what most observers say was in line with expectations — the market wanted the exchange rate floated.

Agriculture struggling for funding, says Agribank

Local banks’ short – term lending model is having negative impact on the country’s agriculture development as players struggle to secure sustainable funding, Agribank chief executive Sam Malaba has said.

Cabinet okays ZMDC unbundling

Cabinet on Tuesday approved the unbundling of state mining arm – the Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation (ZMDC) into four mineral specific units as efforts to improve efficiency in State owned assets gather pace.

Monetary policy statement impact on small business

The wait was long, but finally the Monetary Policy Statement came through and indeed it gave the direction that everyone needed. Small businesses can now move forward in earnest, following the disturbances experienced in mid-January that caused most to restart the year.

Vaya to introduce tractor, ambulance services

Listed technology solutions firm, Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe, has unveiled plans to introduce tractors and ambulance services under its Vaya division as part of private sector initiatives to boost the country’s agriculture sector.

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