Govt seeks US$250m to manage Harare waste
Tanyaradzwa Rusike THE Government is working on establishing an emergency sewer reticulation rehabilitation fund that will be dedicated to upgrading the ageing wastewater management system in Harare and surrounding towns,…
Govt to intensify anti-smuggling operation this year
Sunday Mail Reporter THE multi-agency operation targeting small businesses and cross-border transport operators involved in smuggling and unethical business practices will intensify this year, senior Government officials have said. The…
Govt refines procurement procedures
Debra Matabvu THE Government will this year introduce new procurement procedures to address inflated prices and project delays while also enhancing the efficiency and quality of infrastructure projects across key…
Latest rains boost hopes of good harvest
Theseus Shambare THE recent widespread rainfall activity across the country has significantly improved crop conditions, particularly maize, raising hopes of a successful 2024/2025 summer cropping season. In line with weather…
CZI confident stability will persist on tight liquidity
Golden Sibanda THE Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) is confident the country can sustain the prevailing exchange rate and inflation stability provided the authorities maintain a tight grip on liquidity…
Economists applaud Treasury plans to cushion the economy
Business Reporter ECONOMIC analysts have commended planned interventions by the Government to diversify the economy and mitigate potential decline of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2025 due to…
Tobacco sector resilience anchors economic development
Oliver Kazunga ZIMBABWE’S tobacco export earnings surged by 16,6 percent to US$1,4 billion from the 243,3 million kilogrammes (kg) shipped last year, figures from the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board…
Call for Zim to grow export basket beyond raw minerals
Business Reporter ZIMBABWE should take proactive measures to expand the country’s export basket, currently dominated by minerals, to avoid shocks from unforeseen global commodity price fluctuations. While the marked increase…
Crossover vigils boost religious tourism
Veronica Gwaze NEW YEAR’S EVE vigils in Zimbabwe have become prominent occasions. Attracting thousands of followers, the events not only promote spiritual edification, but also act as a significant driver…
Debutants run the rule over ZIFA elections
Petros Kausiyo AMID the flurry of campaign trails and manifestos being brandished by more than 40 candidates vying for vacancies in the ZIFA executive committee, a wave of excitement is…