Industry pleads for govt intervention as more companies shut down
The plea comes as Zimbabwe’s retail sector continues to face significant challenges such as high inflation, foreign currency shortages and increasing competition from informal traders.
By Ophar Mavuri
Feb. 8, 2025
Companies lobby for finance facility rate cut
Industry leaders argue that the 35% policy rate and stringent statutory reserve requirements have made borrowing costly, stifling business operations.
By Freeman Makopa
Jan. 31, 2025
Tenders sleaze bombshell...powerful cartels salt away US$1,5bn
Nearly 1 800 executives from major corporations participated in the survey, with 81% urging authorities to prioritise anti-corruption measures to restore investor confidence.
By Shame Makoshori
Jan. 17, 2025
Business leaders fret over 2025 growth prospects
Zimbabwe Commercial Farmers Union president Shadreck Makombe told the Zimbabwe Independent that crippling power cuts were still being experienced.
By Julia Ndlela and Ashton Ndakusiya
Jan. 10, 2025
ZNCC restrategisises towards business growth
Chris Mugaga revealed that the strategies will not only focus on Zimbabwe, but have an influence in the region as the chamber seeks to elevate the business sector.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Jan. 10, 2025
ZNCC calls for more IPP support
Of this, 600MW would come from solar, geothermal (50MW), biomass (1 000MW), small hydro (120MW) and wind (100MW), according to the Zimbabwe Energy Council.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Dec. 31, 2024
Cash reserves cannot cover a month amid import woes
“While this figure reportedly provides more than three times the reserve money cover, it pales compared to the country's import needs.
By Freeman Makopa
Dec. 6, 2024
‘Double-dipping’ Ncube piles the taxes
This view was shared by the ZNCC and the Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers.
By Melody Chikono
Nov. 29, 2024
‘Mthuli Ncube walking a tight rope’
It is not meaningful to have a balanced budget which is (strong) on the revenue base. This is because, in particular, the private sector will be feeling the impact. That will be a bad balance.
By Freeman Makopa
Nov. 22, 2024
Bulawayo police crack down on Entumbane drug syndicate
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By Bongile Moyo and Peter Dube
Feb. 21, 2025
