Future of AI: What to expect in 2025
The rapid growth of AI is fuelled by advancements in data processing power, machine learning algorithms, and access to vast amounts of data.
By Naison Bangure
Dec. 20, 2024
Evaluate, reconstitute entire civil service, if necessary
By Kevin Tutani
Dec. 20, 2024
Standards for assistive technology
By Deborah Tigere
Dec. 20, 2024
Genius, dirty tricks of insider trading
Insider trading refers to the practice of purchasing or selling a publicly traded company’s securities, while in possession of material information that is not yet public information.
By Batanai Matsika
Dec. 20, 2024
Zim charms investors at premier investment forum
Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Public Debt Management Office head Andrew Bvumbe (AB)
By Melody Chikono
Dec. 20, 2024
Power crisis: Everyone in belly of the beast
This hydroelectric plant, which generates 1 050 megawatts (MW) of power, has been unable to operate at full capacity.
By Freeman Makopa
Dec. 20, 2024
Trust issues hamper labour talks
Chitagu encouraged stakeholders to offer help and support to rebuild trust.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Dec. 20, 2024
Time Bank offer: Govt treads with caution
Andrew Bvumbe, head of the public debt management office in the ministry, told businessdigest that the deal needed to be technically assessed.
By Melody Chikono and Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Dec. 20, 2024
CBZH secures US$50m line of credit to bolster SMEs
According to group chief executive officer Lawrence Nyazema, the funds are expected to be disbursed before year-end, providing a much-needed injection of capital for businesses.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Dec. 20, 2024
Zimplats’ empowerment arm eyes chrome mining
The Zimplats CSOT is the economic empowerment model of Zimplats Holdings Limited.
By Lee Musaidzi
Dec. 20, 2024
REITs register robust growth
REITs provide investors with a pathway to diversified property portfolios without the need for direct property ownership.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Dec. 20, 2024
Firms must prioritise energy strategy to thrive, says expert
According to the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency, the total installed capacity for generation of electricity from all sources is 2 600 megawatts (MW).
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Dec. 13, 2024
Former NRZ partner clinches US$1bn deal
According to AfDB vice-president for private sector, infrastructure and industrialisation Solomon Quaynor, recapitalising Transnet would improve the railway network in the region.
By Melody Chikono
Dec. 13, 2024
Govt report: IMF windfall attracts US$10m interest
Official documents revealed that the country also paid US$14 million to the China-Exim Bank as part of the external debt service payments.
By Freeman Makopa
Dec. 13, 2024
High interest rates choke microfinance sector
This decision aims to foster price and exchange rate stability in the economy.
By Lee Musaidzi
Dec. 13, 2024
Economic stakeholders bemoan liquidity crisis
The annual survey, held under the theme “Weaving Through a Dynamic Liquidity Terrain”, was sponsored by First Capital Bank Zimbabwe.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Dec. 13, 2024
Global struggle against money laundering, terrorism financing
This is because the international community has witnessed the use of increasingly sophisticated methods to move illicit funds through financial systems across the globe.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Dec. 6, 2024
Consumers demand PDL linked tax as costs rocket
Daily power cuts, eroding wages, shrinking disposable incomes due to inflation, rising prices, and unemployment continue to affect consumers.
PPC focuses on cost optimisation
To promote sustainability, the company is investigating new approaches involving using alternative materials and production methods to manufacture cement.
By Lee Musaidzi
Dec. 6, 2024
Securities body mulls moving to ‘punitive’ civil fines regime... as Zim stock markets slide
This was partially caused by a perfect storm of undervalued stocks and stagnant price adjustments, according to leading securities firms.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Dec. 6, 2024
Securities body mulls moving to ‘punitive’ civil fines regime
The organisation's chief executive officer Anymore Taruvinga told businessdigest in an interview that current criminal penalties were not dissuasive enough.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Dec. 6, 2024
Dairibord invests US$2m in Chipinge solar plant
These initiatives respond to escalating power outages estimated to be consuming 60% of production time.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Dec. 6, 2024
Pensions industry income dips 49%
Zimbabwe’s hyperinflation of 2008 to 2009 eroded the value of most savings, including pension savings.
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Nov. 29, 2024
Local drug makers bemoan funding gaps
Public hospitals have battled serious drug shortages, triggering an eruption of corruption, along with a dangerous black market.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Nov. 29, 2024
AfDB throws lifeline to Zim private sector
About US$13 billion of this amount is owed to foreign creditors.
By Melody Chikono and Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Nov. 29, 2024
Chinese multinationals pour US$1,5bn into lithium sector
The Chinese diplomat was optimistic about the future, noting how the private sector’s investments were contributing to Zimbabwe's economic development.
By Lee Musaidzi
Nov. 29, 2024
Tourism feels the heat as ZiG falters
The central bank devalued ZiG by 43% on September 27, after it struggled to hold ground against major currencies, five months after introduction in April.
By Julia Ndlela
Nov. 29, 2024
Cigarette company invests US$15m in new machinery
The company intended to produce a target of 20 000 crates of cigarettes every month.
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Nov. 29, 2024
Power deficit to persist: Ncube
During 2025, power generation is projected to increase by 10,6%, reaching 10 000 gigawatts (GW) against projected demand of 19 000GW.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Nov. 29, 2024
Zim remittances up 16,5%
Mineral exports, which account for the largest share of merchandise exports, grew by 0,8%, to US$4,2 billion in 2024.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Nov. 29, 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
Local News
By Tinashe Kairiza and Tinofara Chiwanza
Dec. 20, 2024
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