Seed, fertiliser producers slash prices
Seed and fertiliser producers started reducing prices following Monday’s meeting with the President.
Indian VP to visit Zimbabwe
Indian Vice President Muppavarapu Venkaihah Naidu is visiting Zimbabwe this week during which a number of Memoranda of Understanding are expected to be signed in various sectors.
Should we re-base Zim GDP statistics?
Assessing the size of the economy is very important element of economic planning and policy making. The Gross Domestic Product reflects the size of country’s economy and it is measured…
Why we think businesses are out to get us
Laurence Ashworth Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury, made headlines in the U.K. recently for his speech at the Trades Union Congress conference in Manchester, England.
U.S. weekly jobless claims fall; continuing claims lowest since 1973
WASHINGTON – New applications for U.S. unemployment aid fell last week and the number of Americans receiving benefits was the lowest in more than 45 years as labor market conditions…
Petrobras to sell stake in Africa unit to Vitol-led group for $1.5 bln
SAO PAULO – Brazil’s Petroleo Brasileiro SA will sell its 50 percent stake in a Nigerian oil and gas exploration venture to a consortium led by top oil trader Vitol…
PG Industries restructuring concluded as Dewei becomes major shareholder
HARARE – PG Industries said on Wednesday it has completed its restructuring programme after paying about $10 million to creditors, paving way for its takeover by Indian firm, Dewei Investments,…
Masvingo’s GDP to spike to $5,2 billion
Walter Mswazie MASVINGO – Masvingo province is on course to attain a Gross Domestic Product of $5,2 billion by the year 2030 owing to its vast natural resources that have…
Ncube to present 2019 National Budget end of November
HARARE – Presentation of the 2019 National Budget has been set for November 22 this year, Parliament heard on Wednesday.
Zimplats shelves BMR refurbishment
Walter Nyamukondiwa SELOUS – Platinum mining giant Zimplats has shelved the $131 million refurbishment of its Selous base metals refinery (BMR) to pave way for the setting up…








