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- businessweekly
- November 8, 2024
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The cost of complexity in financial markets
Wafa Kuchera and Walter Mandeya Banks have been increasing charges aggressively over the past few years and certainly since the introduction of our new structured currency — the ZiG —…
- businessweekly
- November 8, 2024
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ZiG scarcity pushes currency to 11pc gain in five days
Tapiwanashe Mangwiro The local currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), has been steadily appreciating against the US Dollar this week, recording its first-ever positive run since its devaluation in September 2024.…
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- November 8, 2024
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‘Starlinking’ SA through unconventional means?
South Africa’s pursuit of digital inclusion faces a significant hurdle — the high cost of broadband access, especially in underserved communities. Starlink, with its promise of affordable satellite internet, presents…
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- November 8, 2024
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Market dynamics: Threat to businesses key-lines
Nelson Gahadza Zimbabwe’s market dynamics continue to threaten businesses’ key lines such as volumes, turnover and profitability as the operating environment remains challenging, characterised by exchange rate volatility. Liquidity challenges…
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- November 8, 2024
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COP29: Time for real climate finance and fossil fuel phaseout
The stakes are once again high as the world heads to the 29th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP29) November 11-22 in Baku, which takes place in a…
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- November 8, 2024
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Where are they now? The 2019 Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks
On November 2, 2019, the Springboks completed their remarkable journey to the top of the international game, beating England 32-12 in the Rugby World Cup final in Yokohama, Japan. It…
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- November 8, 2024
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Standing v sitting: New research challenges common health beliefs
In the quest to live longer and healthier lives, new medical research continually reshapes our understanding of what truly benefits our well-being. One topic that has sparked many discussions is…
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- November 8, 2024
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Trump’s return invokes memories of 24/7 tweets rocking markets
Donald Trump (pictured) is back — and so is the risk of social-media posts that can come at all hours with the power to roil global markets. Trump’s resounding win…
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- November 8, 2024
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‘The tug of war at the top: How divided leadership sinks companies’
Tariro Manamike Ever wondered how much time is wasted when the vision between management is not aligned? When management lacks alignment, a quiet storm brews. When finance clashes with marketing,…
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- November 8, 2024
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Edgars pursues expansionist strategy
Michael Tome VICTORIA Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) listed firm, Edgars Limited, says it is actively pursuing an expansion strategy aimed at broadening its geographic reach by launching new stores in…