Masunda rules Mliswa offside

Martin Kadzere Seasoned lawyer Muchadeyi Masunda, has backed Attorney-General’s position that Parliament has no authority to exercise oversight role over non-state firms such as Hwange Colliery.

Procurement can create new industries

The Government is easily the largest procurement entity in Zimbabwe, buying more goods and services than any private body and thus can do a lot to advance local industry.

Zim’s top risk: Underemployment

Kudzanai Sharara Unemployment and underemployment represent the biggest risk for doing business in Zimbabwe, according to the latest findings published this week by the World Economic Forum in its new…

Ministry officials perpetuate pensioner prejudice agenda

Martin Tarusenga The much hyped 2019 National Budget has come and gone. With regards to the Budget’s agenda to pension and insurance service provision in Zimbabwe, it has mandated Insurance…

Zimra driving out informal sector formation?

Gertrude Mawire According to an IMF study from early 2018 titled “Shadow Economies around Africa: What did we learn over the last 20 years?”, tax and social security contributions determine…

Why small businesses won’t pay tax in Zim

Kudzai M. Mubaiwa Last week was Global Entrepreneurship Week, an initiative that is hosted each November, with thousands of events and competitions in 170 countries to inspire millions to engage…

Old Mutual introduces small-scale farmers cover

Kudakwashe  Mhundwa Old Mutual Zimbabwe has introduced a three-phased insurance cover for small-scale farmers in an effort to ensure maximum productivity and risk reduction in the agriculture sector.

Cassava modelled around giant Chinese firm

Business Writer  The vision behind Cassava Smartech is to create a technology company similar to China’s internet-related services provider, Tencent Holdings Limited, according to Cassava Group chief executive officer, Darlington…

Govt targets inputs abusers

Martin Kadzere and Kuda Mhundwa Government has come up with regulations to curb the side marketing of agricultural commodities produced under its various contract farming schemes.

Stick with right customers, stay alive

Robert Gonye Last week I learnt a new word: Pistanthrophobia, a rather long word for me I should say. So I guess you are wondering what this has to do…