CZI urges RBZ to formalise de-dollarisation with clear legal instruments

Martin Kadzere The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) has urged the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) to formalise its proclamations on de-dollarisation through clear legal instruments. The business lobby says…

Angola to polish most diamonds locally by 2027

Angola plans to polish most of the diamonds it produces domestically by 2027 to boost revenue and create more jobs in the sector. New polishing and cutting facilities are being…

Rand, stocks make history with bumper August gains

South Africa’s currency is on track for its biggest August gain in two decades, with stocks not far behind, as a weakening dollar spurs demand for high-yielding assets outside the…

VFEX sets new record with 24pc year-to-date return

Business Reporter The Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) is demonstrating its strength as a US dollar-based bourse, setting a new record for year-to-date performance. Driven by robust gains in key…

Firms prioritise volume recovery to defend margins

Nelson Gahadza ZIMBABWEAN firms listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) are prioritising volume recovery to defend their profit margins, riding on the stable operating environment. This strategy is essential…

SMEs urged to embrace digital platforms for AfCFTA success

Sikhulekelani Moyo, Zimpapers Business Hub Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have been urged to embrace digital and e-commerce platforms as they prepare to trade under the African Continental Free Trade…

US chokes off e-commerce tsunami

What was once too much of a nuisance for the US to regulate became too big an economic force to ignore any longer. A US trade provision dating to the…

ZiG reserves hit US$750m, achieve one month import cover

Debra Matabvu GOLD and foreign currency reserves backing the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency have reached US$750 million — enough for one month import cover — a key milestone towards the…

GDP jumps 7pc in second quarter of 2025

Tapiwanashe Mangwiro The economy registered a sharp rebound in the second quarter of 2025, with gross domestic product (GDP) rising by 7,01 percent compared to the previous quarter, according to…

Zimbabwe GDP up 7,01% in 2025 second quarter

Tapiwanashe Mangwiro The economy registered a sharp rebound in the second quarter of 2025, with gross domestic product (GDP) rising by 7,01 percent compared to the previous quarter, according to…

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