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Beneficiation policy faces scrutiny as granite exports continue
Nyashadzashe NdoroZIM NOW REPORTERZimbabwe’s policy of mineral beneficiation, which aims to add value to raw materials before export, came under question in Parliament.Zanu PF legislator, Lilian Zemur...
Zimplow appoints new CEO
Zimplow Holdings Limited new chief executive officer, Willem SwanZim Now WriterMining implements manufacturer and distributor, Zimplow Holdings Limited has appointed Willem Swan as chief executive off...
Eureka Mine to utilise domestic gas in landmark deal
Nyashadzashe NdoroZIM NOW REPORTERInvictus Energy, Dallaglio Investments and Himoinsa Southern Africa signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore a gas-to-power project to supply electricity to Eu...
Mudiwa Hood dangles monthly prize money for best business idea
Mudiwa Hood Oscar J JekeZIM NOW REPORTEREntrepreneur and musician, Mudiwa Hood has offered a monthly US$500, R10 000 or ZiG 6 750 prize money for any individual who pitches the best business idea on t...
Zimbabwe tourism on the rise: MP urges focus to make industry a powerhouse
Member of Parliament for Epworth North, Zivai MhetuZim Now WriterZimbabwe’s tourism sector is experiencing a remarkable resurgence, according to Zivai Mhetu, Member of Parliament for Epworth North con...
Zimbabwe eyes bigger slice of Zambia’s growing agribusiness market
Philemon JambayaASSISTANT EDITORZimbabwe’s exports to Zambia are on the rise, with a significant jump of 89% in value between 2018 and 2023. This trend continued in early 2024, with exports rising by...
CBZ Holdings in continued talks for financial sector acquisition
Zim Now WriterCBZ Holdings Limited has issued another cautionary statement regarding ongoing negotiations for a significant acquisition in the financial sector.This follows a series of similar stateme...
Council licence fees must not punish startups, says Simba Nyamadzawo
Simbarashe NyamadzawoZim Now WriterGovernment must ensure the success of startups by promulgating favourable policies that nurture their growth, upcoming entrepreneur, Simbarashe Nyamadzawo has said.T...
WestProp’s profit soars past US$50 million despite economic challenges
Nyashadzashe NdoroZIM NOW REPORTERWestProp Holdings Limited, one of Zimbabwe’s leading property development companies, reported a significant increase in revenue and profitability for the year ended D...
First Capital Bank reports 26% profit growth despite challenging global and local environment
Nyashadzashe NdoroZIM NOW REPORTERFirst Capital Bank Zimbabwe reported a 26% increase in its after-tax profit for the year ended December 31, 2023, to US$15.4 million, defying a difficult global econo...