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Ncube’s budget squeezes under-pressure firms

Companies are saddled with growing tax burdens and liquidity shortages as authorities continue to control the money supply to artificially prop up the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency.

By Tatira Zwinoira and Blessed Ndlovu 4h ago

Ncube’s budget squeezes under-pressure firms

‘Decent work is a human right’: Amnesty demands protection for women cross-border traders

Mujuru said gender-based violence linked to cross-border trading often extends beyond the workplace and affects family life.

By Patricia Sibanda Jul. 28, 2026

‘Decent work is a human right’: Amnesty demands protection for women cross-border traders

Beyond entrepreneurial planning for SMEs success

The emergence of Artificial Intelligence has transformed business operations, but it has not diminished the importance of people.

By Farai Chigora and Tabani Moyo Jul. 26, 2026

Beyond entrepreneurial planning for SMEs success

Govt pushes industrialisation drive to end dependence on raw commodity exports

Soda said Zimbabwe remained overly dependent on imports despite having the capacity to manufacture many products locally.

By Freeman Makopa Jul. 22, 2026

Govt pushes industrialisation drive to end dependence on raw commodity exports

Government accelerates decentralisation of SEZs

Ministry of Information's permanent secretary Ndavaningi Mangwana said expanding economic activity at provincial and community levels was central to government's development agenda.

By Hilary Maradzika Jul. 18, 2026

Government accelerates decentralisation of SEZs

Africa’s AI investment boom must now deliver business results

Across Sub-Saharan Africa, policymakers are embedding AI into national development agendas.

By Gabriel Scala Jul. 16, 2026

Africa’s AI investment boom must now deliver business results

Local Govt ministry acquires 165 vehicles to boost local governance operations

He said the new fleet represented a significant investment in strengthening the ministry’s operational capacity to execute its constitutional mandate.

By Boitumelo Makhurane Jul. 13, 2026