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Banks Under Fire: Exorbitant Fees Choke Economy, Drive Informality
Minister of Finance, Prof Mthuli Ncube Nyashadzashe Ndoro- Chief Reporter High bank and transaction charges continue to pose a significant challenge to financial inclusion and public confidence in Zim...
Arcadia Lithium Mine Boosts Output by 48% in Q1 2025
ZimNow ReporterProspect Lithium Zimbabwe’s (PLZ) Arcadia Lithium Mine ramped up production by 48.3% in the first quarter of 2025, producing a total of 128,348.68 tonnesof spodumene concentrate.Accordi...
Arcadia Lithium Mine Boosts Output by 48% in Q1 2025
Rutendo Mazhindu- Zim Now ReporterProspect Lithium Zimbabwe’s Arcadia Lithium Mine ramped up production by 48.3% in the first quarter of 2025, producing a total of 128,348.68 tonnes of spodumene conce...
Hwange Colliery Revives Coke Oven Battery in US$8.1 Million Investment Push
Rutendo Mazhindu- Zim Now ReporterHwange Colliery Company Limited has taken a major step toward revitalising its operations, committing US$8.1 million to bring its long-idle coke oven battery back to...
Zim to Host Inaugural Women in Engineering Conference and Awards
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport, Engineer Joy MakumbeZim Now Writer Zimbabwe will host its first-ever Women in Engineering Conference on June 23, 2025, bringing together female engine...
PPC Zimbabwe Delivers Record EBITDA Despite Sales Dip
Zim Now WriterPPC Zimbabwe has ended its financial year on a high, reporting a robust set of results for the period ending March 31, 2025. The cement manufacturer maintained its debt-free status while...
ZIDA Unveils Investor Grievance Response Mechanism to Boost Investor Confidence
Audrey Galawu-Assistant Editor The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency has launched a new Investor Grievance Response Mechanism, a move aimed at strengthening investor confidence and enhancing...
OK Zimbabwe Nears Finalisation of US$30 Million Capital Raise
Zim Now ReporterOK Zimbabwe Limited has confirmed that it is close to finalising a capital raise of up to US$30 million, with negotiations now at an advanced stage.The retail giant shared the update i...
Old Mutual, DHL Empower SMEs to Go Global
Zim Now WriterOld Mutual, DHL Empower SMEs to Go Global Through Trade and Innovation ProgrammeRewritten Article:Old Mutual Zimbabwe, through its Eight2Five Innovation Hub, has joined forces with the D...
ZiG Slides Amid Fuel Levy Hike, Persistent Dollar Demand
Zim Now WriterZimbabwe’s local currency, the Zimbabwe Gold, weakened by 2.86% on the parallel market in May, reflecting ongoing pressure from strong demand for the US dollar, according to a new market...