Employee social protection under threat . . . NSSA contribution base shrinks
Prosper Ndlovu, Business Editor THE National Social Security Authority (NSSA) says its contribution base for pension benefits and accident compensation scheme is shrinking amid growing informalisation, which is being compounded…
Retailers applaud extension of business hours
Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business Reporter RETAILERS have welcomed the extension of the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown business operating hours saying the move buttresses the gradual re-opening of the economy. On Tuesday,…
COMMENT: Conservation agriculture, positive rainfall forecast bring hope for good harvest
Regional meteorologists, speaking at the end of the 24th Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum that was held virtually on August 27 and 28, declared that the bulk of Sadc…
Need to curb illegal movement along country’s borders
Thupeyo Muleya, Beitbridge Bureau Smuggling and other rent-seeking activities have become a perennial headache along Zimbabwe’s border with South Africa. Authorities believe that intrusive leakages could be costing the country…
Ethiopian Airways readies to service Zim route, OR Tambo re-opening critical
Leonard Ncube, Victoria Falls Reporter ETHIOPIAN Airlines has become the first regional airline to confirm resumption of service into Zimbabwe post Covid-19 with first flight into Victoria Falls scheduled for…
Exploration works reveal US$1bn gold reserves: Eureka
Ishemunyoro Chingwere, Harare Bureau Extensive exploration works at Eureka Gold Mine in Guruve District, Mashonaland Central Province have confirmed resources worth over US$1 billion. This was revealed by the shareholders…
Govt revives Arts Development Fund
Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, Gwanda Correspondent THE Ministry of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation is in the process of reviving the Arts Development Fund which is meant to offer financial assistance to…
Not retiring, yet – Kapini
Sikhumbuzo Moyo, Senior Sports Reporter DESPITE many of his fans suggesting that he calls time on his colourful career after South African Premiership side Highlands Park informed him that he…
Clubs and gyms granted longer opening hours
Sikhumbuzo Moyo, Senior Sports Reporter AS the government continues to ease Covid-19 induced lockdown enforcement measures, the Sports and Recreation Commission has granted new operating times to registered sports and…
BAT increases tax contribution to $173m
CIGARETTE manufacturer, British American Tobacco Zimbabwe (BAT), has increased its tax payments for the six months ended June 30 this year eightfold to ZW$173 million from ZW$19.9 million in 2019.…











