US imposes surprise gold import tariff
A US move to put tariffs on imports of gold bars is unleashing fresh turmoil in the bullion market, with prices spiking in New York as dealers brace for a…
‘Give local players first preference’
Sikhulekelani Moyo, Business Reporter GOVERNMENT has called upon state entities and private organisations to give first preference to local players when disposing their scrap metal to help promoting growth of…
Crocodile skin exports rise 56 percent
Patience Maturure Agriculture Reporter Zimbabwe’s crocodile farming industry has emerged as a key contributor to the country’s economy, amid a surge in exports of high-quality skin products to Europe and…
Zimbabwe records 381million electronic transactions in six months
Business Writer Zimbabwe’s evolving financial market and shift to digital finance have allowed the country to keep pace with modern payment methods globally, after a record 381 million electronic transactions…
SADC initiates US$16,1bn North-South Corridor transformation
Nqobile Bhebhe, Zimpapers Business Hub Seven SADC Member States have launched an ambitious initiative to transform the North-South Corridor (NSC) from a simple transit and trade route into a smart…
Govt pledges to sustain import substitution drive
Judith Phiri Zimpapers Business Hub THE Government has reiterated its commitment to sustain efforts aimed at reducing imports and boosting domestic industrial production to grow the economy, a Cabinet minister…
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe pushes for ZiG cash access via ATMs
Nqobile Bhebhe, Zimpapers Business Hub THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has directed all banks to ensure the full roll-out of Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) cash through automated teller machines (ATMs)…
ZiG fuel prices reviewed downwards
Judith Phiri, Zimpapers Business Hub THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has reduced fuel prices in local currency effective 8 August up to September 4, 2025. In a statement, Zera…
Industry gets largest share of productive sector funding
Nqobile Bhebhe Zimpapers Business Hub THE manufacturing sector had received the largest share, at 45 percent, of disbursed funds under the Targeted Finance Facility (TTF) as of June 30, 2025,…
CZR hails Mid-Year Budget focus on long-term stability
Sikhulekelani Moyo Zimpapers Business Hub THE Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers (CZR) has welcomed pronouncements in the 2025 Mid-Term Budget Review recently presented, saying they reflect a deliberate and effort from…











