Microfinance players urged to be innovative

The microfinance sector, like the rest of the financial services sector, has also been victim to policy inconsistencies especially around currency resulting in massive loss of value.
By Melody Chikono Feb. 28, 2024

The interplay between capital markets and economic growth

The growing importance of stock markets around the world has reinforced the belief that finance is a vital ingredient for economic growth.
By Munashe Paswavaviri Feb. 16, 2024

Exchange rate bolts

For economic growth, he believes access to market is important and this can only improve countrywide if there is good infrastructure.
By Melody Chikono Jan. 8, 2024

The year in retrospect and 2024 economic outlook

The depreciation of the local currency was a major driver of the chronic high inflationary trends.
By Prosper Chitambara Dec. 21, 2023

Adapt to changing landscape: ILO tells firms

She said there was a need to build a better world for people today, tomorrow and for the future generations.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Dec. 12, 2023

EL-Nino-induced drought a national security threat

In rural areas, drought will impact on the availability of drinking water as some rivers and streams would have dried up.
By Peter Makwanya Dec. 11, 2023

A review of the 2024 National Budget

The foreign exchange rate as at November 30 stood at US$1:5 791,08.
By Prosper Chitambara Dec. 8, 2023

Nexus between economy, thriving insurance sector

Zimbabwe’s insurance sector was also affected by the global outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, which led to unprecedented disruption and created material uncertainty.
By Victor Bhoroma Nov. 24, 2023

US$12bn needed for infrastructure rehab, says Govt

Magombo called on the private sector to assist the ministry with long-term infrastructure development projects.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Oct. 4, 2023