RioZim moves to exploit claims in Sese area
Resources firm RioZim intends to invest up to $25 million to explore and develop its diamond claims in the Sese communal lands in Chivi, Masvingo province. RioZim, which also owns…
All Share Index maintains bearish form
HARARE – The local equities market’s All-Share index went down by 0.24 points to end at 86.40 as giant insurer Old Mutual shed $0, 0096 to close at $5, 4100,…
Zim/Russia step up co-operation
HARARE – Russia intends to set up a Special Economic Zone in Zimbabwe for companies from that country to operate from, as part of a broader thrust to pursue mutually…
Simbisa posts $11, 1 million HY pretax profit
Tanaka Vunganai HARARE – Quick service restaurant operator Simbisa Brands’ pretax profit for the half-year to December 31, 2017 jumped 70 percent to $11, 1 million from $6, 6 million…
Zim 2017 refined platinum output declines 9pc
Tawanda Musarurwa HARARE – Zimbabwe’s refined platinum production for 2017 declined by 9 percent to 445 000 ounces (oz), latest World Platinum Council Investment Council (WPIC) figures show.
Three reasons why Africa should treat Tillerson visit with scepticism
By John J Stremlau US President Donald Trump promised in late January that his Secretary of State Rex Tillerson would make an “extended” visit to Africa in March. In a…
South Korea to offer $225 million loan to ease hit from GM fallout, corp restructuring
SEOUL – South Korea announced on Thursday that it would offer about 240 billion won ($224.72 million) in loan guarantees and low-interest loans to regions hit by corporate restructuring, including the area…
SA: Standard Bank’s earnings growth puts it in first place among big four
Standard Bank came first out of the big four in terms of growing dividends and earnings in 2017.
Diamond sector wants scrapping of indigenisation law
HARARE – The Zimbabwean Government has been urged to scrap the indigenisation requirement for investments made in the diamond mining industry as its continued application could make it difficult for…
Tobacco growers to get US$300 cash daily
BH24 Reporter HARARE – The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has engaged banks to give tobacco farmers US$300 daily at the auction floors.







