Manufacturing sector contraction a response to monetary policy

Economy Uncensored with Tapiwanashe Mangwiro The first quarter of 2024 has brought forth a mixed bag of economic indicators from Zimbabwe’s manufacturing sector, as revealed by the Zimbabwe National Statistical…

Zimbabwe central banker stockpiles gold in a move to bolster ZiG currency

Zimbabwe’s new central bank Governor John Mushayavanhu is building up the nation’s gold reserves to help support the ZiG currency, taking steps that have so far helped curb exchange-rate volatility…

All new Audi A5 Sedan debuts as A4 replacement in realigned range

The current Audi A4 is no more. Meet the all-new Audi A5 Saloon. The Ingolstadt-based carmaker has unveiled its new A5 family, which also includes an Avant station wagon, but…

Scientists find the perfect lifestyle combination to add as extra five years to your life

People genetically predisposed to a shorter life could live five years longer if they followed a healthy lifestyle, scientists have discovered. In the first study of its kind, experts explored…

Biden campaign dismisses Trump’s golf challenge as ‘weird antics’

President Joe Biden won’t be stepping up to meet a golf challenge issued by opponent Donald Trump on Tuesday as a spokesperson for the president’s campaign dismissed the invitation to…

Manufacturing at the speed of business

Engineering and Construction Matters with Innocent Chatikobo Today, manufacturers live with a fundamental fact of life: customers have more power than ever, and they have constantly shifting needs and rising…

Gold holds at record high as rate cut bets fuel demand rush

Gold hit another record as traders placed stronger bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts this year and weighed an uncertain outlook for US politics. Bullion advanced in Asia hours to…

‘Project Midnight’: Subaru’s 500kW ‘beast’ to debut at Goodwood as fastest WRX ever

Subaru has pulled the covers off “Project Midnight”, which is the fastest WRX race car ever created by the brand’s US Motorsport arm. Set to make its debut at the…

Econet acquires EcoCash Holdings, fintech businesses

Michael Tome ECONET Wireless Zimbabwe Limited (EWZL) says it has acquired financial technology divisions from EcoCash Holdings as part of efforts to streamline and boost its business processes going forward.…

Why Africa’s youth need a financial literacy revolution

In the bustling markets of Johannesburg, a teenage vendor sends a text message to confirm a transaction — a small, everyday act that signals a seismic shift in how Africa’s…

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