Sarb flags crypto, stablecoins as new financial risk

THE South African Reserve Bank (SARB) warned that a lack of comprehensive regulations for crypto assets and stablecoins has emerged as a new risk, posing a significant threat to the country’s financial sector.

New partnership aims to advance sustainability in Zimbabwe’s Local Authorities

Sikhulekelani Moyo,Zimpapers Business Hub The Business Council for Sustainable Development Zimbabwe (BCSDZ) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare and…

2026 Budget: What the VAT hike and IMTT changes mean for your wallet

Business Reporter The 2026 National Budget will see users of the local currency paying less in transaction charges, following the reduction of the Intermediated Money Transfer Tax (IMTT) from 2…

Zim poised for record forex earnings in 2025

Michael Tome Business Reporter Zimbabwe’s external sector continued to strengthen in 2025 after foreign currency receipts climbed 20 percent to US$12 billion in the nine months to September from US$10…

IMTT cut to 1,5pc, as VAT inches up 0,5pc

Tapiwanashe Mangwiro Senior Business Reporter The Government has cut the Intermediated Money Transfer Tax on ZiG transactions from 2 to 1,5 percent, to reduce the cost of transacting in local…

Prof Ncube projects single-digit inflation early next year

Judith Phiri, Zimpapers Business Hub Zimbabwe’s annual local currency inflation is projected to hit single-digit figures by the first quarter of 2026, a milestone not achieved since 1997, Finance, Economic…

Tobacco exports hit US$1bn

Patience Maturure Agriculture Reporter Tobacco exports have generated US$1,1 billion between January and November this year from the sale of 201,415 million kilogrammes of the semi-processed crop at an average…

IMTT reduced to 1,5pc, as VAT inches up 0,5pc

Tapiwanashe Mangwiro, Senior Business Writer The Government has cut the Intermediated Money Transfer Tax (IMTT) on ZiG transactions from two to 1,5 percent, to reduce the cost of transacting in…

Zimplow bullish about last quarter prospects

Michael Tome Business Reporter Zimplow Holdings expects a solid performance in the final quarter of 2025, driven by stable mineral prices, increasing investment across the mining sector, and renewed momentum…

ARESS starts domestic sesame seed breeding

Edgar Vhera Specialist Writer – Agribusiness THE Directorate of Agricultural Research, Education and Specialist Services has started sesame seed breeding, with the planting material expected to be commercially available in…

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