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‘Bribe-taking bigwigs stifle corruption war’
The Zacc boss added that grand corruption was complex and required specialised skills to uncover.
By Melody Chikono
Oct. 7, 2022
Nampak lifts volumes as demand recovers
John van Gend said overall demand for packaging improved during the review period, compared to the previous year.
By Melody Chikono
Feb. 1, 2023
Metbank, Zambian firm lock horns
In the meetings, Metbank indicated that it was facing forex allocation challenges at the RBZ to remit to Zambia as it was in short supply.
By Melody Chikono
and Melody Chikono
Jan. 30, 2024
Zim plots asset-backed plan to bolster Zimdollar
This comes on the back of a sharp depreciation of the Zimdollar with President Emmerson Mnangagwa recently hinting of a structured currency reform programme.
By Melody Chikono
Feb. 13, 2024
Risk anti-selection: A potential threat to reinsurance
Katoma said this helps ensure that the reinsurer is adequately compensated for the potential losses associated with high-risk policies.
By Melody Chikono
Feb. 14, 2024
First Mutual, Ipec tiff rages on
In a cautionary statement yesterday, FMHL said it was not in agreement with the findings of the forensic auditor, BDO Chartered Accountants, which found it guilty of breaking the law.
By Melody Chikono
Feb. 20, 2024
Tough times ahead, research firm warns
The agriculture sector is projected to contract by -4,9% this year due to the anticipated normal to below-normal rainfall pattern. The mining sector is projected to grow by 7,6%.
By Melody Chikono
Feb. 27, 2024
‘Corruption derailing devolution’
The development concept encourages citizens to participate in the advancement of good governance as it provides an opportunity for them to take part in development at their local levels.
By Melody Chikono
Mar. 6, 2024
Insurance council spotlights Glen View 8 complex
ICZ feels that most people operating in the area have limited knowledge or awareness on risk identification and mitigation.
By Melody Chikono
Mar. 21, 2024
Fixed income instruments issuance declines
Although the ZSE trading system is capable of trading debt instruments, listing of government bonds had also been derailed due so some policy issues that needed redress.
By Melody Chikono
Apr. 5, 2024
Banks maintain cautious optimism
Despite the local and global economic uncertainties, AFC Holdings said the outlook remained positive.
By Melody Chikono
Apr. 5, 2024
RBZ snubs forex auction bidders
As the Zimbabwe market adapts to the yet another currency, Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), the RBZ has availed US$285 million to shore up the local currency.
By Melody Chikono
Apr. 14, 2024
Climate change to wipe out US$40bn from Africa annually: Adesina
The 2024 annual meetings are being held under the theme, Africa's Transformation, the African Development Bank Group, and the Reform of the Global Financial Architecture.
By Melody Chikono
May. 28, 2024
Liquid partnering global cloud computing, cyber security firms
Speaking during a media familiarisation tour in Harare yesterday, Liquid Complex Solutions engineer Robert Mutasa said the partnerships had led to innovative products and solutions.
By Melody Chikono
Jun. 26, 2024
ZB Group eyes 10% growth in insurance business
ZB Life Assurance posted a profit of $98,17 billion, up from a profit of $5,06 billion.
By Melody Chikono
Jul. 28, 2024
Sadc industrialisation strategy faces hurdles
The second phase focuses on diversification and enhancement of productivity and competitiveness. The third phase, from 2050 to 2063, focuses on innovation.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga and Melody Chikono
Jul. 31, 2024
Drive transformative industrialisation, Sadc leaders told
Soares said there was a need for constructive, well-organised and inclusive dialogue between the public and the private sectors.
By Melody Chikono
and Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Jul. 31, 2024
Local firm seeks US$62m for solar plant
The country's power generation deficit is mainly due to low production of electricity at the two main plants, the Kariba South Hydropower Station and the Hwange Thermal Power Station.
By Melody Chikono
Sep. 27, 2024
Forex scandal rocks Zim mining sector
This practice has caused a crisis of confidence among MIPF members, especially those receiving salaries in USD.
By Melody Chikono
Sep. 27, 2024
Rampant looting in hospitals deepens Zim’s health crisis
Such activities compromised the effective delivery of services to consumers, TIZ noted.
By Melody Chikono
Oct. 11, 2024
Sustainable development shortest way to better futures: OMZ
OMZ, a financial services company, is one of the economy’s biggest investors, making it a significant tax contributor.
By Melody Chikono
Oct. 30, 2024
Adesina calls on African nations to properly price green assets
This is because the continent holds considerable non-renewable natural resources.
By Melody Chikono
Nov. 18, 2024
AfDB pushes for continent to accelerate access to affordable energy
SEFA’s overarching goal is to contribute to universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy services for all in Africa.
By Melody Chikono
Dec. 6, 2024
Karo eyes US$225m debt funding for project
A USS$65 million equity line availed by Karo Mining Holdings in prior year was fully utilised for the project, it said.
By Melody Chikono
Jan. 6, 2025
Monetary stability key to economic growth: FBC Securities
The firm said post-election disturbances in Mozambique have also created fresh supply-chain difficulties likely to impact the year.
By Melody Chikono
Jan. 10, 2025
‘Zimbabwe informal sector fuelling revenue leakages’
IFFs refer to the illegal movement of money across borders and can be linked to corruption, tax evasion, and other criminal activities.
By Melody Chikono
Mar. 7, 2025
Ipec cracks whip on life insurance providers
Ipec commissioner Grace Muradzikwa said the process was meant to clean up the current product offering.
By Melody Chikono
Jul. 6, 2025
Foreign exodus batters ZSE as investor confidence hits new lows
THE Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) is grappling with an unprecedented wave of foreign disinvestment as investors continually fail to remit their local earnings outside the country.
By Melody Chikono
Jul. 17, 2025
Soaring feed costs threaten dairy industry recovery
Zimbabwe Dairy Industry Trust chairperson Themba Mutsvairo said the growth of the sector was, however, hampered by growing production costs.
By Melody Chikono
Jul. 25, 2025
ZSE eyes REIT surge to meet investor demand
ZSE Holdings owns and operates both the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), which trades in local currency, and the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX), a USD-denominated bourse.
By Melody Chikono
and Ruth Maseko
Jul. 25, 2025
SA’s RMB projects gloom as crisis in Zim deepens... bank ranks the country least attractive destination
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Oct. 31, 2025
