Editorial Comment

Sadc Industrialisation week: A chance to thrive

Their goal is to identify investment opportunities, address industrialisation bottlenecks, and jointly recommend solutions.

By The Zimbabwe Independent 20h ago

Sadc Industrialisation week: A chance to thrive

Zim economic recovery hinges on budget review

By The Zimbabwe Independent Jul. 19, 2024

Why does govt always squeeze civil servants?

By The Zimbabwe Independent Jul. 12, 2024

Mnangagwa must walk the talk

Mandela handed over leadership of the African National Congress (ANC) to Mbeki, having only served a single five year term as President.

By Zimind Jul. 5, 2024

Zim must do more to attract investment

Stable and transparent policies are essential as investors seek stability. They need assurance that policies will not change unpredictably.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Jun. 28, 2024

Zacc must cast net wider in graft probe

The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition is right. Corruption has reached a crisis point and good people can no longer remain silent.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Jun. 21, 2024

The continued limited use of ZiG does not bode well

The ZiG, was supposed to stabilise the economy as well as bring ease to the transacting public.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Jun. 14, 2024

The continued limited use of ZiG does not bode well

Govt must listen to industry’s concerns

Fiscal policies need to strike a delicate balance, according to the Association of Chinese New Energy Miners.

By The Zimbabwe Independent May. 31, 2024

Stanchart Zim workers deserve honesty, respect

We understand the bank's decision to leave, but we expect a more considerate approach when it comes to the welfare of its employees.

By The Zimbabwe Independent May. 24, 2024

Stanchart Zim workers deserve honesty, respect

We must brace for forex shortages

This year, the country expects to produce 265 million kg of tobacco, from a record harvest of 296 million last year.

By The Zimbabwe Independent May. 17, 2024

Policy inconsistency threatens ZiG

The situation will not get better because it seems the legislation applies selectively

By The Zimbabwe Independent May. 10, 2024

Let’s learn to feed the goose that lays eggs

Veritas explained that to reach the necessary GNI numbers, major growth in the main economic sectors would have to take place — some having to double in size.

By The Zimbabwe Independent May. 3, 2024

Let’s learn to feed the goose that lays eggs

ZITF turns into annual ritual than a trade fair

The visionary masterplan is a long-term plan that will develop the ZITF grounds by introducing modern world-class amenities to the City of Bulawayo.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Apr. 26, 2024

ZITF turns into annual ritual than a trade fair

So, we were lied to?.

The reason we are talking about the truth today is that, in Zimbabwe, certain government officials and institutions have a history of lying to the public and seem to enjoy it.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Apr. 19, 2024

Let us make ZiG work

As Zimbabweans, we all want to have a functional currency, but in order for that to happen, the government needs to carefully consider its policy options.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Apr. 12, 2024

Over to you Mr Governor!

Mushayavanhu, a veteran banker with over 30 years’ experience, assumes governorship at a time the banking sector is facing a plethora of challenges, chief among them a confidence deficit.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Apr. 5, 2024

We have had enough suffering

Listed businesses, such as Innscor Africa and National Foods Holdings claim that these changes have led to a great deal of uncertainty in the way taxes are handled throughout the economy.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Mar. 28, 2024

Let’s answer this wake-up call

This week, platinum giant Zimplats initiated a voluntary layoff exercise for all employees to keep the company afloat in the low-price metal market.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Mar. 22, 2024

Let’s be practical on tobacco beneficiation

Studies show that Zimbabwe produces around 6% of the world's tobacco output. As of 2023, the value of tobacco products sold around the world amounted to US$850 billion.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Mar. 15, 2024

Let’s be practical on tobacco beneficiation

Food crisis requires prompt action

High spending authorities must begin serious cutbacks to a range of luxuries, including expensive globe-trotting adventures and spending on fast cars.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Mar. 8, 2024

Why a debt deal is vital

Zimbabwe cannot tap into this and other similar funding windows because lenders know that repayments would be difficult to get.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Mar. 1, 2024

Markets can save economy but only if the govt allows

Basically, Milei argued that when a government gets in the way of an economy having a “market discovery”, its companies produce less.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Feb. 23, 2024

Markets can save economy but only if the govt allows

Zim must listen to IMF concerns

It has always been, but there has been no political will to address the concerns that it has raised.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Feb. 16, 2024

We are now under black market ‘rule’

There seems to be a deterioration of this problem, while law enforcement agencies and the entire government bury their head in the sand as if nothing serious is taking place.

By Theindependent1 Feb. 9, 2024