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2026 standstill budget commendable

BULAWAYO residents have commended the municipality for proposing a standstill budget for 2026

By Masiyephambili 9h ago

Wall Street retreats as investors brace for Fed signals

After a vibrant three weeks spent in Zimbabwe, immersed in diverse business conversations and everyday life, returning to Canada offers the perfect vantage point for reflecting on the global pulse

By Isaac Jonas Oct. 12, 2025

Wall Street retreats as investors brace for Fed signals

Crucial role of informal economy

It begins with the development of a budget strategy paper, informed by national policies such as the National Development Strategy.

By Samuel Wadzai Oct. 3, 2025

Zimbabwe’s $800 million steel gamble: Tevival, risk, and regional ambitions

Tsingshan Holding Group, one of China’s leading industrial giants, would invest a further $800 million into its steel operations in the country.

By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa Sep. 29, 2025

Zimbabwe’s $800 million steel gamble: Tevival, risk, and regional ambitions

All set for the Ideas Festival 4.0 and AI Awakening

THIS year’s edition of the Ideas Festival, the fourth, set against the serene backdrop of Troutbeck Inn in Nyanga from October 28 to 31

By Tendai Sauta Sep. 25, 2025

All set for the Ideas Festival 4.0 and AI Awakening

Countries’ resources should uplift lives: Mnangagwa

Kudakwashe Mnangagwa has challenged tax authorities to ensure developing countries’ resources are used to uplift lives, build communities and drive sustainable growth.

By Natasha Ncube Sep. 24, 2025

Countries’ resources should uplift lives: Mnangagwa

Only 6% of informal players pay taxes: World Bank

THE World Bank has found that only 6% of Zimbabwe’s informal sector pays taxes, with just one in five earning taxable income, highlighting a challenge as the government moves to scale up collections.

By Business Reporter Sep. 24, 2025

Only 6% of informal players pay taxes: World Bank

Zim’s energy future bright: Zera

Mazambani emphasised that energy is a key enabler of economic development.

By Nizbert Moyo Sep. 20, 2025

Govt revises GDP growth to 6,6% for 2025

Ncube said that in 2025 and beyond, the economy was poised for a strong recovery and sustained growth following the drought-induced slowdown experienced in 2024.

By Nizbert Moyo Sep. 20, 2025