US$81m trade-off as Zim suspends diesel taxes

Tapiwanashe Mangwiro WHEN global oil prices spiked in April, Zimbabwe faced a stark choice — to either let diesel hit US$2,65 per litre and risk crashing farms, mines and factories,…

New crypto law: What it means for your wallet

Martin Kadzere For years, digital currencies in Zimbabwe existed in a grey zone, neither legal nor illegal, watched warily by the central bank, but never fully confronted. That ambiguity ended…

Tax initiatives for mid-term budget statement: Investing in workforce

Susan Tafadzwa Chirikure ZIMBABWE’S workforce is carrying the nation. Teachers, nurses, doctors, engineers, accountants, artisans, police officers, technicians, drivers, miners and farm workers, among others, pay tax through PAYE and…

From stage to throne: Chirikure Chirikure opens new chapter

Trust Khosa Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub DUB poet, writer and musician Chirikure Chirikure has been appointed acting Chief Nemashakwe in Gutu, Masvingo. After a distinguished career as a performer…

Victor Kunonga ‘breaks’ the jazz mould

Prince Mushawevato TO the many music aficionados who follow him, the name Victor Kunonga carries different connotations. Some circles regard him as a traditional Afro-fusion artiste, while others prefer to…

Local banks flex muscles with US$75m Mutapa Gold lifeline

Nelson Gahadza Zimbabwe’s banking sector has taken a significant step towards reclaiming its key role in financing large-scale productive sectors after a consortium of local banks mobilised US$75 million for…

CZI to unveil most revealing manufacturing survey yet

Business Reporter THE Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) will launch the 16th edition of its annual manufacturing survey on June 18 at Hyatt Regency Harare, promising the most revealing assessment…

20th anniversary: IPEC vows to build inclusive, resilient industry

Business Reporter To mark 20 years of regulatory oversight in Zimbabwe, the Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) has committed to deepening financial inclusion and modernising regulatory supervision. Reflecting on its…

COMMENT: Preparation is the best defence against hunger

ZIMBABWE’S determination to secure another bumper wheat harvest demonstrates the importance of planning ahead in an era where climate change and weather extremes are increasingly threatening agricultural production. The country’s…

The internet never forgets!

Gabriel Manyeruke WHAT should have been a joyous wedding day turned into heartbreak and humiliation. A young woman’s past digital choices resurfaced when inappropriate images were shared with her ex-fiancé.…