US dollar started as a home grown Spanish dollar, but one a little worn
With the questions over “externalisation,” we take a look at the physical features of the most commonly used currency in Zimbabwe from 2009-2016. When did the US get its own…
Zimbabwe: The future of smart Cities
Aurra Kawanzaruwa “Today the RGM International Airport saw the completion of its Virtual Zoo, featuring all of the Big Five animals. Tourists can now wander through the Zoo’s construct and…
Zimbabwe to see all mines listing on ZSE
Golden Sibanda Zimbabwe may soon adopt legislation to compel mining firms with mining rights or title in the country to list the majority of their shares on the domestic stock…
Unpacking illicit financial flows, capital flight
Dr Gift Mugano In recent months and this week in particular, there have been intensive discussions on externalisation of funds, which has seen Zimbabwe losing billions of dollars from this…
Rebranding for sake of branding
Mamvura’s Market Minute The Queen of NicozDiamond, Grace Muradzikwa, held what was possibly her last briefing on Tuesday as the managing director of Zimbabwe’s largest short-term insurer. This formidable and…
Cartels emerge in tobacco industry
Golden Sibanda Caprious cartels have emerged in Zimbabwe’s tobacco industry, as it emerged merchants are prejudicing farmers of millions of dollars through a finely crafted syndicate that is colluding on…
Zim’s re-industrialisation: Key issues
Clive Mphambela Is it easy for Zimbabwe to industrialise or re-industrialise? There is no single or simple answer really. To engage in a meaningful discourse we need to follow a…
Zim crafting diamond policy amid controversies
Taurai Mangudhla Government is crafting a policy to regulate the diamond mining sector as part of measures to ensure the country benefits from the precious stones, President Emerson Mnangagwa said…
1000MW hydro plant set for Zambezi Devil’s Gorge
Tinashe Makichi Government is planning to develop a 1 000 megawatts (MW) hydro power plant at the Devil’s Gorge along the Zambezi River in Victoria Falls. The project will complement…
Balasore to invest $300m in ZimAlloys
Business Writer Indian firm Balasore Alloys says the deal to acquire 70 percent shareholding in ferrochrome producer ZimAlloys is still on, insisting the $90 million deal will be sealed soon…




