Factors to consider before borrowing
Sanderson Abel Borrowing money is a serious decision which deserves your time and consideration.Responsible borrowing can help you achieve certain goals and can improve your lifestyle.Reckless...
View ArticleMBCA to open more branches
Business Reporter MBCA Bank is planning to open more branches this year as the banking institution continues to take a long-term strategic view to grow its footprint in the country in preparation for...
View ArticlePostal, courier revenues decline
Harare. — Revenues generated by local postal and courier companies have continued to decline steadily during the past five years as the advent of new technologies hits on the demand for their services,...
View ArticleMiners pin hopes on policy interventions
Martin Kadzere and Conrad Mwanawashe ZIMBABWEAN miners are pinning hopes on policy interventions to minimise the negative impact of depressed global commodity prices, the Chamber of Mines has said.“We...
View ArticleRubiem Techs eyes expansion
Business Reporter ICT consulting firm Rubiem Technologies is eyeing expansion into the continent by leversaging on the work its doing in the nine African countries that it’s already operating in.The...
View ArticleAim to achieve leaf integrity
Nesting is a crime which attracts a penalty of $20 per bale or imprisonment for a year or bothApart from aiming to achieve chemical integrity of the leaf (ie reduction in pesticide residues, correct...
View ArticleMistrust in banks keeps out $120m
Martin Tarusenga One gets the sense that the banking system in Zimbabwe is absolutely of no service to the public, and pariah in nature considering the various negative reports causing public...
View ArticleWomen entrepreneurs set for Netherlands
Business Editor Twenty local women entrepreneurs will be participating in the Brilliant Entrepreneur (BE) Programme to be held from February 11-16 2016 in the Netherlands.The programme, which builds on...
View ArticleChinese yuan could be a boon to Zim traders
Persistence Gwanyanya The recent visit by the Chinese President Xi Jinping to Africa and Zimbabwe in particular generated considerable excitement and anxiety in the generality of Zimbabweans and policy...
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Income alone misleading indicator
In the market, the trader is not just a cashier but a manager, marketer and “nutritionist” able to explain the benefits of his or her commodities to customersCharles Dhewa In Zimbabwe and other...
View ArticleWorld telecoms body challenged to act
John Nyashanu in Kuwait City, Kuwait The International Telecommunications Union, a UN agency with a membership of 193 countries has been challenged to assist developing countries in preparing for...
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Govt raises Universal Service Fund contributions
Minister Supa MandiwanziraMartin Kadzere Senior Business Reporter GOVERNMENT has raised contributions from telecommunication operators towards the Universal Service Fund (USF) from 0,5 percent to 1,5...
View ArticleRising costs weigh down crocodile farming sector
Conrad Mwanawashe Business Reporter RISING operation costs coupled with the high cost of capital are weighing down the crocodile farming industry which naturally requires huge capital outlay.The...
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Zinwa, Chinese firm in Kunzvi Dam talks
Minister Muchinguri-KashiriThe Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA) and Chinese firm Sino Hydro are finalising an agreement for the construction of Kunzvi Dam, touted as the panacea to Harare’s...
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Govt mulls mining sector diversification
Conrad Mwanawashe Business Reporter GOVERNMENT is carrying out significant work towards the diversification of the mining sector and has partnered foreign investors as it steps up efforts to ensure a...
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40pc of water lost before payment
Vitens Evides International official Maarten Schweuring (right) explains the setup of the company’s water treatment plant during a tour of the premises in Utrecht, Netherlands, yesterday, while ZINWA...
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2016 Mazda BT-50 utility unveiled
The refreshed 2016 Mazda BT-50 utilityTinashe Makichi Motoring Correspondent The refreshed 2016 Mazda BT-50 utility has been unveiled and has already premiered in the Australian and Thai markets. The...
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TSL to dispose of Nampak, Cut Rag
Mr MatsairaBusiness Reporter Diversified group TSL Limited intends to dispose of its investment in Nampak Zimbabwe and Cut Rag processors at a combined value of $6,5 million, chief executive Washington...
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Kanyakanye faces $300 000 tax liability
Dr KanyekanyeMartin Kadzere Senior Business Reporter FORMER Allied Timbers chief executive Dr Joseph Kanyekanye is alleged not to have remitted tax on benefits amounting to about $300 000 from 2009 to...
View Article2015 challenging year for African markets
Business Reporter IN line with global trends, 2015 was a challenging year for African capital markets in the wake of market volatility and the emergence of renewed global economic uncertainty in the...
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