Private sector key to industrial recovery: Modi
Speaking at the Zimbrands Awards, Modi said private capital, innovation and market linkages were critical to rebuilding domestic industry and reducing reliance on imports.
By Brent Shamu
May. 27, 2026
Industry ministry unpacks new industrial, consumer policies
Permanent Secretary Thomas Utete Wushe said the policies provide a roadmap towards building a competitive and resilient industrial sector.
By Nizbert Moyo
May. 14, 2026
Your Import Licence Just Got Cheaper. Will That Save You Any Money?
"Finally," ran one widely shared post. "The government is listening."
By Valentine Maya
May. 13, 2026
Ndhlovu urges firms to shift from survival to competitiveness
Industry and Commerce minister Nqobizitha Ndhlovu has urged Zimbabwean companies to shift from survival mode to competitiveness to drive sustainable industrial growth.
By Chen Williams and Blessed Ndlovu
May. 9, 2026
Policy inconsistency, costs weigh on Zimbabwe industry
Industry and Commerce permanent secretary Tadeous Chifamba said authorities were strengthening enforcement of local content policies.
By Blessed Ndlovu
May. 7, 2026
Ministry’s spending slump raises red flag
Lawmakers expressed alarm over a growing number of unresolved items in the ministry’s financial records, including unclaimed deposits and uncleared expenditure.
By Lesley Kufandada and Sharon Zebra
Mar. 19, 2026
Editor’s Memo: Line between public office and corporate interests must be clear
The Public Entities Corporate Governance Act, for instance, restricts permanent secretaries from sitting on boards of public entities such as parastatals.
By Shame Makoshori
Mar. 6, 2026
Mandatory POS machine use for informal traders on the cards
GOVERNMENT is mulling a legal framework compelling informal traders to use point-of-sale (POS) machines as part of efforts to formalise the informal sector and improve tax revenue collection.
By Staff Reporter
Sep. 4, 2025
Industry ministry plugs holes on counterfeit goods imports
THE Industry and Commerce ministry has expanded the Consignment-Based Conformity Assessment (CBCA) Programme by adding two new service providers to plug holes.
By Tatenda Kunaka
Aug. 8, 2025
