Supplement: Inaugural Zimbabwe Independent Annual Investor Forum

Inaugural Zimbabwe Independent Annual Investor Forum hosted by Alpha Media Holdings in partnership with PiggyBankAvisor.  

By The Independent Aug. 27, 2022
MUCKRAKER: From CCC’s ‘dangerous’ regalia to the ill-fated Mosi-oa-Tunya coins
MUCKRAKER: From CCC’s ‘dangerous’ regalia to the ill-fated Mosi-oa-Tunya coins

Our state media, thankfully, were there to record this latest show of lawlessness by these Western poodles, with the Herald reporting: “An attempt allegedly by the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) to smuggle party regalia from South Africa through the Beitbridge Border Post has been foiled.”

By The Independent Jul. 29, 2022
The gold coins debate rages

During deliberations of the central bank’s monetary policy committee on June 24, it was announced that the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) would introduce gold coins as an alternative store of value.

By The Independent Jul. 8, 2022
Multi-currency system giving way to arbitrage, expropriation

The core simplified purpose of a monetary policy ceteris paribus is to ensure the economy has adequate money supply. In the case of Zimbabwe, I would enhance that by specifying “good” money supply. Given it is a global secret that ad hoc printing of money to increase money supply is a method constantly implored in […]

By The Independent Jul. 1, 2022
Currency volatility, recommendations

The global macroeconomic fundamentals are making even the mighty US, UK and Europe scream inflation and rising costs of living.

By The Independent Jun. 24, 2022
Muckraker: From Zanu PF ‘dogs’ to school kids excited over piped water

“In view of the positive engagement with the baker’s association, it is expected that members of the association will review the price of bread downwards. Going forward the price of bread will be reviewed downwards in line with economic fundamentals that include global price trends of inputs and the movement of foreign currency exchange rate.”

By The Independent Jun. 24, 2022
Zim plunges into yet another violent route ahead of 2023

This month’s murder of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist Moreblessing Ali by a suspected Zanu PF member, conjures memories of politically motivated violence. In Ali’s case, however, there are pointers to a crime of passion, but the violence that ensued on her burial day is disturbing.

By The Independent Jun. 24, 2022
Fathers do not exasperate your children

The father’s day weekend also brought about reflections around the country and our fathers — oh, our dear beloved fathers — be it city fathers, presidential fathers, uncles of the nations, heroes or whatever colour they are hewn from.

By The Independent Jun. 24, 2022
Fear of free markets suppressing economy

The gulf between the market exchange rate for foreign currency and the manipulated auction or interbank rate tells a story of denialism and the consequences of such to ordinary citizens and businesses.

By The Independent Jun. 10, 2022
Kadoma Cricket Academy roars to life

Wicketkeeper batsman Nyasha Mayavo who is captaining the Kadoma team is the biggest draw card in that team followed by Victor Chirwa.

By The Independent Jun. 3, 2022
Uses of NFTs in Different Departments

The potential uses of NFTs are vast and varied. Here we explore some of the ways different departments within a company could make use of them. Visit https://nft-profit.app/ for further information. Human Resources: NFTs could be used to securely store employee records and documents, as well as to track employee performance and development over time. […]

By The Independent May. 13, 2022
Outcry over insurance service gaps

The ICZ said the erosion of insurance values in 2009 featured in the discussions. Concerns were also raised over unpaid claims and lost premiums on discontinued products, particularly for the pension and life assurance sectors.

By The Independent May. 13, 2022
Bitcoin Mining in Europe

Mining Bitcoin in Europe can be a bit tricky, as the regulatory landscape is still somewhat undefined. However, there are a few countries that have been more welcoming toward cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, and thus offer better conditions for mining. You need plenty of research for becoming a bitcoin buyer. Here are some of the […]

By The Independent May. 9, 2022
Man U on brink of appointing Ajax boss

Ajax boss Erik ten Hag is on the brink of being confirmed as Manchester United’s new manager. United say no deal has been done, but sources in the Netherlands suggest an agreement in principle is in place. The Dutchman, 52, will replace Ralf Rangnick, who was appointed interim manager in November following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s […]

By The Independent Apr. 14, 2022
Ceteris Paribus: Land tenure question demands resolve

The sector provides employment and income for 60-70% of the population, supplying 60% of the raw materials required by the industrial sector. It contributes over 35% of the nation’s aggregate export earnings.

By The Independent Apr. 14, 2022
Generational equation in post land reform Zim

The close link between agriculture and manufacturing industries in Zimbabwe can be traced back to the Rhodesia sanctions years, when the Ian Smith government was forced to develop import substitution strategies by maximising what they had: land and a good climate, as well as the farming capacity and overall infrastructure to produce industrial crops.

By The Independent Apr. 14, 2022
A beer brawl on the horizon

The brewery, once complete, is anticipated to employ over 3000 employees and support local grain farmers situated in Chiredzi. NV Group is an Indian-based distiller that has established itself in just 25 years with popular brands for lovers of gin, whisky, vodka, rum, and brandy. 

By The Independent Mar. 25, 2022
Ukraine: After the pause

It’s not exactly a stalemate, since the Russians have more tanks, more artillery and more air power, and they have not yet used them as aggressively as they might. So we can use this (relative) pause in the fighting to examine Moscow’s remaining options.

By The Independent Mar. 11, 2022
INTERACTIVE FEEDBACK: Will there be a nuclear war?

It is a special privilege that nuclear powers enjoy. They do not want it to spread to too many countries, hence the doctrine of non-proliferation of nuclear weapons.

By The Independent Mar. 4, 2022
World View: The real world order

What that means in practice is that all other countries are subject to the UN’s rules, but the five “permanent members” of the Security Council — China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States — are not. Some countries are also more equal than others.

By The Independent Mar. 4, 2022
Pfugari sues Police Boss Godwin Matanga

POLICE Commissioner-General, Godwin Matanga, is facing a 90-day jail term for contempt of court after being sued by property developer, Eddies Pfugari Properties , for failing to provide police details to escort the deputy sheriff to evict thousands of people who illegally occupied the company’s land in Whitecliff, Harare. Matanga is being sued together with […]

By The Independent Mar. 3, 2022
Is Bitcoin a Safe Investment?

When it comes to Bitcoin, there is no one definitive answer to this question. Bitcoin is a relatively new investment, and as such, there is no long-term data to support whether or not it is a safe investment. That being said, Bitcoin has shown signs of being a lucrative investment in the past, and as […]

By The Independent Mar. 2, 2022
4 top rated casinos with the biggest welcome bonuses

Today, finding an online casino without a promotional offer is quite rare. The reason for this is quite simple: Online casinos use a variety of incentives and unique deals to entice new customers and to outperform the competition.

By The Independent Feb. 23, 2022
Supplement: Inaugural Zimbabwe Independent Annual Investor Forum

Inaugural Zimbabwe Independent Annual Investor Forum hosted by Alpha Media Holdings in partnership with PiggyBankAvisor.  

By The Independent Aug. 27, 2022
Auction allotments hit a record low

At peak, the auction market exchanged US$52 million in a session in July 2021. From the July peak levels, the weekly allocation has declined by 63% based on the latest week’s performance.

By The Independent Aug. 5, 2022
Mike Appel continues to breathe life into Zim’s compressor market

“There is no doubt that partnering with a company like Atlas Copco, a world- renowned pioneer in compressed air research, technology and sustainability, gives us a competitive edge, evidenced by our healthy supply of new capitaI equipment to Zimbabwean mining and industrial customers during the first year of our distributorship,” states The Mike Appel Group MD, Lindsay Chanakira.

By The Independent Aug. 5, 2022
MUCKRAKER: From CCC’s ‘dangerous’ regalia to the ill-fated Mosi-oa-Tunya coins

Our state media, thankfully, were there to record this latest show of lawlessness by these Western poodles, with the Herald reporting: “An attempt allegedly by the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) to smuggle party regalia from South Africa through the Beitbridge Border Post has been foiled.”

By The Independent Jul. 29, 2022
The gold coins debate rages

During deliberations of the central bank’s monetary policy committee on June 24, it was announced that the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) would introduce gold coins as an alternative store of value.

By The Independent Jul. 8, 2022