South Africa’s future hinges on Ramaphosa’s strategic skills
By Jakkie Cilliers South Africa’s 2018 State of the Nation address by the president of South Africa has been postponed. This unprecedented step makes it clear that the country is seeing…
All Share Index in the red
HARARE – The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange’s All Share Index slid a further 0.29 points to settle at 90.55 as four counters lost ground.
Zim economy to release ‘pent-up aggregate demand’
Tawanda Musarurwa HARARE – Zimbabwe’s economy has significant upside, which can start to be realized this year on the back of a release of “pent-up aggregate demand”, analysts Akribos Research…
China’s crackdown on cryptocurrency trading – a sign of things to come
By Andrew Godwin The Chinese government’s decision to order several Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies exchanges to close shows how much of a threat they are perceived to be to financial…
Asian shares on edge as U.S. futures slip
SYDNEY – Asian shares reversed their earlier gains on Wednesday as investors dumped U.S. stock futures for safer harbors, a sign market participants remain jittery after this week’s global markets rout.
Bonds recover as Zuma issue grinds towards conclusion
South African bonds firmed on Wednesday morning, as US treasuries and global equity markets rebounded from their recent precipitous fall.
Standard Bank partners UnionPay International to provide Africa with cashless access to China
HARARE – Standard Bank has signed an agreement with UnionPay International to accept its cards from entrepreneurs from Africa who want to do business in China.
Zim needs to walk the talk on investment climate reforms: Mudenda
HARARE – Service provision by most local institutions in Zimbabwe is still archaic and needs to improve if the country is sincere that it is open for business, Speaker of…
Forex issues to affect medium-term GDP growth: BAZ
Enacy Mapakame HARARE – The Bankers Association of Zimbabwe contends economic performance for the next five years will remain limited by some “binding constraints” mainly driven by foreign exchange challenges.
Post Offices critical for financial inclusion, e-commerce: PAPU
HARARE – The Pan African Postal Union (PAPU) says National Post Offices should expediently transform and take up their ‘natural’ role in driving financial inclusion and e-commerce in Sub Saharan…











