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Zimbabwe reiterates commitment to KPCS
Vice President Kembo MohadiPhilemon JambayaIn a positive development, Vice President Kembo Mohadi has reaffirmed Zimbabwe’s commitment to the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, a global initiativ...
Cabinet turns to cement imports to combat rapid price surges
Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, Dr Jenfan MuswerePatience MuchemwaCabinet has, with immediate effect, approved the importation of cement by individuals and companies with fr...
Rising cement shortages spell trouble for Zim’s building industry
Zim Now WritersThe Zimbabwe Building Contractors Association has lamented cement shortages and price hikes which has resulted in low production.The increase had been credited to maintenance issues fac...
Zim Chemical Refiners capacity utilisation up to over 55%
Zim Now WriterThe Zimbabwe Chemical Refiners has increased its capacity utilisation to more than 55 percent, producing 30 tonnes of road tar a day against the country’s daily consumption of 10 tonnes....
President Mnangagwa appoints new trustees to revitalise Mutapa Investment Fund
President Emmerson MnangagwaMichael MashiriPresident Emmerson Mnangagwa has approved the appointment of seven trustees, who are going to work as board members of Mutapa Investment Fund.Mutapa Investme...
Zim energy sector booms with 12.5% increase in investor licences in Q3
The New Eagle Industrial Park intends to set up an industrial park in MapingaAudrey GalawuThe Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency recorded a 12.5% increase in the third quarter in the number of...
President Mnangagwa opens 2023 Mine Entra Exhibition in Byo
President Emmerson Mnangagwa tours exhibition stands at Mine Entra in BulawayoPatience MuchemwaPresident Emmerson Mnangagwa officially opened the 2023 Mine Entra Exhibition in Bulawayo today. Speaking...
Zim SMEs struggle with international standards, ITC study reveals
Audrey GalawuThe International Trade Centre has indicated that the cost to comply with standards and lack of know-how remain major challenges for small businesses despite the country’s improved testin...
Economist Roodt joins MotiMoves mentorship series for insightful webinar
Zim Now WriterSouth African businessman and investor, Zunaid Moti’ MotiMoves business mentorship webinar series, which was launched in May, is set to host its first business guest in prominent economi...
Tongaat Hulett to vote on business rescue plan this month
 Zim Now WriterTongaat Hulett will hold a meeting to consider and vote for a business rescue plan by end of this month after suffering basic losses R1.07 billion for the year to March 2022.Speculation...