Equity markets remain subdued at the beginning of the new week
Tapiwanashe Mangwiro The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) ended the week on a subdued note, with the All-Share Index declining by 0,67 percent to close at 206.53 points. Market capitalisation fell…
Premier seeks to raise money to pay for statutory requirements
Business Writer PREMIER Africa Minerals, which owns the Zulu Lithium and tantalum project requires about US$1,6 million for various activities including part payment to the Government on deferred Value Added…
Zimpapers makes key senior executive appointments
Business Writer The Zimpapers board has announced the departure of chief executive officer, Pikirayi Deketeke, the chief finance officer, Farai Matanhire, and the chief marketing officer, Tapuwa Mandimutsira following the…
ZSE, VFEX mirror liquidity problems in the economy
Tapiwanashe Mangwiro Zimbabwe’s economy is grappling with a severe liquidity crunch, as banks tighten access to funds and reduce lending activity. This has had a pronounced impact on the country’s…
Business expresses frustration over ZIMRA tax demands … as Mthuli calls for dialogue between parties
Martin Kadzere Several local businesses — both private and public — have expressed frustration over the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority’s (ZIMRA) insistence on tax payments despite the significant challenges they face…
Liquidity allocation at fault rather than short
Last Word There are rumbling complaints in the business world over what is seen as tight liquidity and the determination of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, with Government backing and…
Banks’ reluctance to lend sparks controversy
Tapiwanashe Mangwiro The economy has been hit by liquidity challenges since the last quarter of 2024 and the central bank has indirectly acknowledged the situation as it seeks to free…
Is the informal sector now a threat to broader economy?
Business Writer THE formal retail sector in Zimbabwe faces a bleak future as it continues to reel under mounting pressure from the rapidly growing informal sector. Several major retail players…
Can Govt crackdown on illegal imports save formal retail chains?
Business Writer Government crackdown on illegal imports flooding the informal sector could benefit formal businesses such as OK Zimbabwe, which face intense competition, according to securities firm, Morgan & Co.…
ZNNC advocates for relief measures to ease burden
Business Writer One of Zimbabwe’s largest business lobby organisations, the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC), is lobbying Government for a host of relief measures to ease the burden on…


