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Industries hint at downturn as deadly crunch sinks Zim
They referred the Zimbabwe Independent to a sequence of events that have hurt an economy still struggling to shake off fault lines stemming from a brutal drought.
By Freeman Makopa
4h ago
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‘Liberalise exchange rate’ calls grow ahead of 2025 MPS
The CZR urged the central bank to introduce policies that strengthen confidence in the ZiG as the currency’s volatility continues to wipe out business and consumer earnings.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Feb. 6, 2025
Retailers wail over illicit goods
Consumers are turning to illicit goods for affordability, as goods in the formal establishments are increasingly becoming expensive in United States dollar and in local currency.
By Lee Musaidzi
Jan. 29, 2025
Ditch dual-currency system, says Emcoz
The local currency was reintroduced in February 2019, but the mono-currency system failed in 2020, prompting the government to revive the multi-currency regime.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Jan. 10, 2025
Increasing labour rights violations jolt ZCTU
An increasing number of companies are struggling to remain afloat due to a tanking economy and this has made it difficult for many employers to pay their workers on time.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Jan. 5, 2025
Trust issues hamper labour talks
Chitagu encouraged stakeholders to offer help and support to rebuild trust.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Dec. 20, 2024
Xmas hopes dim, currency relapses
When the government retired the Zimbabwe dollar and introduced the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency in April, it brought a glimmer of hope.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Dec. 20, 2024
Regulatory costs chokes industry, hinders competitiveness: CZI
He bemoaned the pressure being exerted on the formal sector due to smuggled and counterfeit products that are dominating the market.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Dec. 12, 2024
Incentivise informal sector: CZI
The informal sector is now estimated to make up between 60% and 70% of the economy, generating annual revenue of US$14,2 billion, according to the central bank.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Dec. 10, 2024
