Manufacturing capacity utilisation declines in first quarter
Insufficient demand, cash flow difficulties and uncertain economic environment weighed down the country’s manufacturing sector capacity utilisation during the 2024 first quarter, the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat) has reported.…
Emerging market currency trends: Financial stability impacts
In our blog at the beginning of this year, we flagged that emerging markets were navigating high global interest rate volatility. We also noted that while emerging markets have thus…
Africa offers $193bn renewables opportunity, study shows
Sub-Saharan Africa offers a $193 billion opportunity to invest in renewable energy and transmission by 2031, with returns a multiple of those in Europe and the US, according to a…
Rugby Africa Cup: Zim stun defending champs Namibia to progress to finals
Defending champions Namibia were left stunned after a 32-10 defeat against Zimbabwe in their Rugby Africa Cup semi-final at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole on Wednesday. This unexpected loss ended Namibia’s…
Supporting, resourcing Zim start-ups
Nokuthula G Moyo-Muparuri Providing adequate support and resources for Start-Ups will ensure that Start-Ups grow and thrive in the country. There is need to develop Budgetary provisions for the resources…
Toyota Starlet Cross now on sale in SA — Pricing and specifications
With the Toyota Starlet Cross set to hit South African showrooms imminently, the company has revealed its local pricing and specifications. Like its hatchback sibling, the Starlet Cross is yet…
Five financial moves to make before you’re 25
Hey there, future financial moguls! If you’re reading this, you’re probably teetering on the edge of your twenties or already diving head first into this exciting decade. Welcome to the…
Champions Insurance leads in shoddy service delivery: IPEC
Business Writer Zimbabwean insurance policy holders are unhappy with Champions Insurance Company as it topped the list of complaints held against insurers during the first quarter of 2024, due to…
New perspectives on dealing with informality
Note from ZNCC The 2024 ZNCC Annual Congress held in Victoria Falls from June 26 to 28 brought together a distinguished panel of experts to discuss the hot topic “New…
Balancing the scales: Finding harmony between work and personal life
Peace Sithole In today’s fast-paced, hyper-connected world, the line between our professional and personal lives has become increasingly blurred. Many of us find ourselves tethered to our work around the…











