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Govt gets rare thumbs up for DBOT for roadworks

Economist Gift Mugano said DBOT was a financially sound intervention that alleviated pressure on the national budget.

By Blessing Karubwa Oct. 4, 2024

Govt gets rare thumbs up for DBOT for roadworks

How African mass markets make productive use of gossip and the grapevine

Some telling mixed results were also experienced in Rwanda through attempts to link farmers and buyers on a platform called Viamo.

By Charles Dhewa Feb. 28, 2024

How African mass markets make productive use of gossip and the grapevine

Economists warn of inflation shocks from the 2024 national budget

Chitambara urged the government to stick to the prescribed budget and ensure fiscal and monetary discipline to avoid further increasing the budget through supplementary budget.

By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Nov. 30, 2023

Economists warn of inflation shocks from the 2024 national budget

Women’s groups fret over drop in female MPs

Labour, Economists and African Democrats (Lead) president, Linda Masarira, said the political environment was hostile against women.

By Tafadzwa Kachiko Aug. 31, 2023

Women’s groups fret over drop in female MPs

Linda Masarira application thrown out with costs

Masarira took ZEC to court after failing to raise the US$20 000 fee required to enter the presidential race.

By Boitumelo Makhurane Jul. 27, 2023

Linda Masarira application thrown out with costs

Masarira court hearing set for today

Masarira is the leader of the Labour, Economists and African Democrats (LEAD) party.

By Tafadzwa Kachiko Jun. 30, 2023

Number of female politicians set to drop

“The 2023 elections will have the lowest number of female candidates running for office, particularly, because of the astronomical candidate nomination fees that were pegged by Zec.

By Evans Mathanda Jun. 21, 2023