Liquidity crunch vexes battered Zim
By the end of March, the Zimdollar had plummeted to US$1:ZW$22 055,47, down from US$1:ZW$6 104,72 at the end of 2023.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Dec. 20, 2024
‘Rabbit farming presents vast opportunities for economy’
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Dec. 20, 2024
Xmas hopes dim, currency relapses
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Dec. 20, 2024
Political violence victims in fresh pursuit of justice
Chidhakwa was abducted in Harare’s Central Business District on November 22, 2023, by unknown assailants.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Dec. 20, 2024
2024 year of turmoil, monetary chaos
The weakening ZiG has also raised the cost of doing business in terms of increases in taxes, fees, and regulatory costs, as well as production and servicing expenses.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Dec. 20, 2024
Quotable quotes in 2024
As another year draws to a close, it leaves behind a series of gripping and unforgettable moments that defined its course.
By Tinashe Kairiza and Honour Mudavanhu
Dec. 20, 2024
2024: A year marked by political drama
One of the year’s highlights was President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s assumption of the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) chairmanship.
By Tinashe Kairiza
Dec. 20, 2024
Retail reckoning: A year of upheaval, uncertainty
Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed OK Zimbabwe, with a countrywide network of about 60 branches, raised concerns last year over the weight of challenges confronting the sector.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Dec. 20, 2024
Zanu PF battles for influence amid Sadc-wide poll crises
In Botswana, Duma Boko of the Umbrella for Democratic Change stormed to power, ending the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP)’s 50-year stranglehold on power.
By Tinashe Kairiza and Tinofara Chiwanza
Dec. 20, 2024
Govt risks national assets to secure loans
Veritas warned that the changes enable authorities to use assets from over 30 state entities under the Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF) as loan security.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Dec. 20, 2024
Corrupt Harare chefs behind shocking ecological disaster
The tender, if executed, could have averted the sewerage crisis that has now poisoned the lake, killed wildlife and put Harare’s 1,3 million residents at grave risk.
By Tinashe Kairiza and Julia Ndlela
Dec. 20, 2024
Analysts predict more trouble for Zim as Trump makes return
Trump, now serving his second term, is set to be inaugurated on January 20 after defeating Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in a historic political comeback.
By Tinashe Kairiza and Julia Ndlela
Dec. 13, 2024
Executive red flags carriers frustrating climate finance
I have had the wonderful opportunity to interact with my peers from all over the world, who are also working on the most pressing challenges that mankind is facing.
By Lesley Ndlovu
Dec. 13, 2024
Time Bank offers war vets US$3,5bn
The beneficiaries earmarked include pensioners, depositors, ex-farm workers, and beneficiaries of the social welfare fund, among others.
By Freeman Makopa
Dec. 13, 2024
Biti slams fictitious policies for inflaming de-industrialisation
According to Biti, macro-economic projections forecast by Ncube were unattainable.
By Freeman Makopa
Dec. 13, 2024
Audit exposes Zinwa financial rot
This marks the second consecutive year that the state-run entity has been flagged for fiscal mismanagement.
By Tinashe Kairiza
Dec. 13, 2024
‘Banks in robust position as greenback deposits firm’
He said the banking sector should come up with instruments to deepen the financial markets, thereby providing more liquidity.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Dec. 13, 2024
Afreximbank eyes Zim mining projects
This effort is part of the bank's Intra-African engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) promotion initiative.
By Melody Chikono
Dec. 13, 2024
Stanbic scoops ZimInd best bank award
The bank excelled in critical performance metrics, including profitability, operational efficiency, cash flow management, and shareholder value creation.
By Melody Chikono
Dec. 13, 2024
Zim GDP takes US$12bn knock faltering ZiG, vicious drought worsen downturn
The cascading setbacks cast doubt on the growth measures outlined in the 2025 National Budget, threatening to derail recovery efforts and deepen Zimbabwe’s economic woes.
By Shame Makoshori
Dec. 13, 2024
Banks strengthen stability as US dollar inflows surge
Foreign currency deposits surging 13% to US$2,64 billion in October 2024 compared to the same period last year
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Dec. 12, 2024
Growth targets imperilled as Zim govt ‘postpones problem’
This translated to about ZiG6,1 billion budget deficit.
Cottco moves to geo-fence contracted farmers’ fields
Cottco is facing challenges of low production and low productivity, increased cost of doing business and threat of side marketing.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Dec. 6, 2024
Overpricing red flagged as contractors loot millions
He said contractors may be settling for higher prices to ensure that they remained in profit at the end of big projects.
By Melody Chikono
Dec. 6, 2024
Zim women’s political participation: Call for inclusivity and transformation
“Women are enemies to their own progress; they do not believe in themselves, let alone in the capabilities of fellow women,” Khupe remarked.
By Memory Rasa
Dec. 6, 2024
AMH announces editorial changes at ZimInd
Assistant editor Shame Makoshori has been promoted to deputy editor.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Dec. 6, 2024
‘Healthcare will operate on shoestring budget’
“Health spending as a share of total government expenditure is an indicator of the priority given to health,” Rusike said.
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Dec. 6, 2024
Plot to keep Mnangagwa in power beyond 2028 thickens
Mnangagwa's constitutionally-mandated tenure is supposed to end in 2028 at the completion of his second and final term in office.
By Tinashe Kairiza and Julia Ndlela
Dec. 6, 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
ZimInd 2024 banks survey tackles liquidity crisis
It is an annual survey published by the Zimbabwe Independent in partnership with First Capital Bank.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Dec. 6, 2024
Corrupt Harare chefs behind shocking ecological disaster
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By Tinashe Kairiza and Julia Ndlela
Dec. 20, 2024
Zanu PF battles for influence amid Sadc-wide poll crises
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By Tinashe Kairiza and Tinofara Chiwanza
Dec. 20, 2024
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