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ZiG entry and change dilemma throttling small businesses
Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation executive director, Samuel WadzaiEdmore ZvinonzwaEDITORThe ZiG currency, introduced by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe aimed at achieving price s...
CBZ Holdings seeks government support to weather El Niño's impact
Financial services giant CBZ Holdings Limited has called on the Zimbabwean government to collaborate with the private sector in mitigating the effects of climate change, particularly the El Niño-induc...
Zambia cracks down on black market as Kwacha slides
 Oscar J JekeZambia's fight against a weakening Kwacha currency has escalated with the central bank introducing a law aimed at curbing illegal foreign exchange trading. This comes amidst a confluence...
Mnangagwa greenlights starlink for Zimbabwe, bringing high-speed internet
Philemon JambayaPresident Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced the approval of Starlink internet services in Zimbabwe, a move long-awaited by citizens seeking faster and wider internet access.The announce...
CBZ Holdings downplays RBZ decision to slash interest rates
 By Nyashadzashe NdoroCBZ Holdings, Zimbabwe's largest banking group, downplayed the Central Bank's recent policy decision to slash interest rates, reporting a strong financial performance for the qua...
Land tenure system under review to ease bank financing for farmers
Nyashadzashe NdoroCHIEF REPORTERThe government is currently re-examining the land tenure system in Zimbabwe to find ways to unlock value in the agricultural sector, according to the Minister of Justic...
Zimbabwe’s exorbitant fuel prices affecting transport industry
Nyashadzashe NdoroCHIEF REPORTERZimbabwe Stock Exchange listed Transport and logistics company Unifreight Africa, has released its quarter 1 trading update for 2024, highlighting significant growth in...
ZiG shortage sparks public anxiety, raising concerns about currency’s effectiveness
Nyashadzashe NdoroCHIEF REPORTERJust a month after its highly-anticipated launch, Zimbabwe’s new currency, Zimbabwe Gold, is facing a severe shortage, leaving businesses and residents scrambling for a...
RTG expects ZiG to bring ‘stability and correct exchange rate mismatches’
Nyashadzashe NdoroCHIEF REPORTERRainbow Tourism Group has released a trading update for the period ended March 31, 2024, showcasing a mixed trading environment during the first quarter of the year.The...
Africa Sun rides on ZiG stability
Nyashadzashe NdoroCHIEF REPORTERAfrican Sun Limited, a leading hospitality group in Zimbabwe, reported a positive performance for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024, despite a challenging economic...