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By Faith Zaba
Apr. 12, 2024
After the ZSE’s All Share Index (ALSI) was rebased to 100 points during a drama-filled Monday to mark the first day of trade in ZiG, it gained 0,23% on Tuesday to close at 100,23 points.
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By Shame Makoshori
Apr. 12, 2024
The learners, Nesbert Munyuki and Valentine Ziki, are represented by Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) lawyer Kossam Ncube.
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By Freeman Makopa
Apr. 12, 2024
GMB chief executive officer Edson Badarai told the Zimbabwe Independent that the parastatal was working on modalities to pay the farmers.
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By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Apr. 12, 2024
Persistence Gwanyanya, a member of the RBZ Monetary Policy Committee, told this publication that the government was focused on restoring confidence in ZiG.
The proposal was made by EU ambassador to Zimbabwe Jobst von Kirchmann during a mission’s Private Sector Dialogue Seminar held in Harare this week.
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By Sydney Kawadza
Apr. 12, 2024
The Swiss giant presides over a string of exclusive hospitality assets worldwide, leveraging on its €200 million asset base.
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By Shame Makoshori
Apr. 12, 2024
Zimbabwe currently owes a combined US$17,5 billion to foreign and local creditors.
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By Tinashe Kairiza
Apr. 12, 2024
Zimbabwe’s black market has so much power and influence to determine the exchange rate, which formal businesses have been whipped into accepting.
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By Shame Makoshori
Apr. 12, 2024
The currency launch will mark Mushayavanhu’s first move to tackle one of the country’s longest running crises.
UNDP programmes officer James Mafusire told the Zimbabwe Independent that families would also receive grain cereals.
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By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Apr. 5, 2024
When the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe demanded action, it sparked off an exodus of bankers, who fled the country.
The Zimbabwe dollar depreciated to US$1:ZW$40 000 on the black market this week, from US$1:ZW$14 000 in January.
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By Freeman Makopa
Apr. 5, 2024
New data from IISS showed Zimbabwe’s limited involvement towards regional peace efforts were caused by underfunding and the military’s concentration on “political issues.”
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By Tinashe Kairiza
Apr. 5, 2024
Zimbabwe’s economy is haemorrhaging under an inflation rate and currency fragilities that have seen companies announcing job cuts.
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By Julia Ndlela
Apr. 5, 2024
Godfrey Mugaviri, managing director of Zent, told the Zimbabwe Independent that the plant will guarantee that all Zimbabweans have access to power and help to improve security of supply.
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By Freeman Makopa
Apr. 5, 2024
Although Zimbabwe has been under US sanctions since 2000, officials said the southern African country approved US$175 million worth of FDI proposals last year.
Companies say they did not collect the levy when it came into force at US$0,002 cents in January because consultations over its implications were ongoing.
Local News
By Shame Makoshori
Mar. 28, 2024
Zimbabwe joined the rest of the globe to mark World TB Day on Sunday.
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By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Mar. 28, 2024
Nssa acting general manager Charles Shava underscored the importance of addressing the challenges faced by pensioners.
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By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Mar. 28, 2024
The report said combined mobile telecoms sector revenues hit ZW$1,1 trillion during the review period, rising 35% from ZW$851 billion during the third quarter.
Local News
By Shame Makoshori
Mar. 28, 2024
Issuance of life certificates is an international best practice that safeguards pension funds from paying out to beneficiaries who no longer exist. It is conducted annually.
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By Freeman Makopa
Mar. 28, 2024
Under the deal, local shareholders took over the business, which was previously controlled by Lafarge Holcim, headquartered in France.
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By Freeman Makopa
Mar. 28, 2024
Major projects undertaken or funded by Chinese banks include the US$154 million Robert Gabriel Mugabe (RGM) International Airport expansion.
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By Julia Ndlela
Mar. 28, 2024
Zicc commissioners’ public interviews will be conducted on April 4, according to a list of 35 candidates released by parliament this week.
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By Tinashe Kairiza
Mar. 28, 2024
The rise was underpinned by loans to the private sector, which supported an overall growth of 182% to the bank’s net funded income.
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By Tatira Zwinoira
Mar. 28, 2024
Basically, we are taking time to do some introspection as businesses on the operating macro-environment.
Local News
By Melody Chikono
Mar. 22, 2024
Russia is a major producer of platinum group metals (PGMs). The unfolding crisis has resulted in production and supply chain disruptions impacting negatively on the global supply of PGMs.
Local News
By Tinashe Kairiza
Mar. 22, 2024
Itai Rusike, a public health specialist, told the Independent that it was increasingly difficult for patients to access drugs in public health institutions.
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By Vincent Mungofa
Mar. 22, 2024
Senior politicians in Buhera, where Sabi Star is based, have also been briefed about the matter, according to sources.
Local News
By Freeman Makopa
Mar. 22, 2024
The company has indicated it intends to improve the availability of affordable internet through eight internet gateways.
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By Freeman Makopa
Mar. 22, 2024
According to Blackgate, the claims were allegedly awarded irregularly to Ran Mine and G&P by the Ministry of Mines during arbitration. It wants them back claiming it holds genuine titles.
Plunging prices for Platinum Group of Metals (PGMs) are expected to persist in the medium term.
Local News
By Tinashe Kairiza
Mar. 22, 2024
Jacqueline Ntaka, the CEO of Mviyo Technologies, also weighed in saying the government should carefully consider all the pros and cons before licencing Starlink.
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By Staff Writer
Mar. 22, 2024
Some of the firms are saddled with legacy debts that cumulatively run into billions of dollars. Mangudya did not give details on how the debts would be cleared.
It alleged that off-take housing contracts awarded to undeserving companies through what it alleged was corruption could have potentially prejudiced Nssa of US$104 million.
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By Freeman Makopa
Mar. 22, 2024
The event is organised by the National Social Security Authority (Nssa).
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By Staff Writer
Mar. 15, 2024
The refurbishment of the hotel is work in progress and we look forward to completing the exercise in the next 18 months.
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By The Zimbabwe Independent
Mar. 15, 2024
“These actions modernise, refocus our sanctions. We continually look at our sanctions programme and evaluate the targets, listing and delisting individuals and entities,” he said.
Local News
By Julia Ndlela
Mar. 15, 2024
Zimbabwe has an important opportunity in lithium, creating room for becoming the world's lithium valley.
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By Enos Denhere
Mar. 15, 2024
Fungai Muchoko, who is involved in advocacy work around the rights of people living with disabilities, pointed out that they were struggling to access medical facilities, among other challenges.
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By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Mar. 15, 2024
The NPRC observed that a concerted effort was needed to stem the wave of child marriages.
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By Tanyaradzwa Kapuru
Mar. 15, 2024
Wild animals are an important part of Zimbabwe’s tourism sector, where the country’s over 80 000 strong elephant herd is among the biggest attractions for forex generating visitors.
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By Tanyaradzwa Kapuru
Mar. 15, 2024
Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development minister Anxious Masuka held a meeting with Botswana’s Land Management, Water and Sanitation Services minister Kefentse Mzwinila.
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By Tinashe Kairiza
Mar. 15, 2024
Over the years, authorities have stressed that some EPO holders were involved in speculation.
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By Freeman Makopa
Mar. 15, 2024
The same number of companies was also approved to operate recreational facilities at the dam.
The Zimbabwe Independent understands that the deportations triggered a verbal showdown behind the scenes.
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By Tinashe Kairiza
Mar. 15, 2024
He said the post pandemic era had generally been characterised by high inventories which were underpinning prices recovery.
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By Freeman Makopa
Mar. 8, 2024
A recent Zimbabwe Republic Police crackdown revealed that many vehicles were roaming the streets unregistered.
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By Vincent Mungofa
Mar. 8, 2024
The NAR business has operations in Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, and Zimbabwe as well as representative offices in Ghana and Kenya.
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By Melody Chikono
Mar. 8, 2024