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Zimpost seeks to diversify into real estate

The move comes as the local property market continues to emerge as one of the most reliable hedges against Zimbabwe’s persistent economic volatility.

By Blessed Ndlovu and Concilia Mupezeni 10h ago

Zimpost seeks to diversify into real estate

Inequality troubles global body

The CRI Index measures how effectively governments address inequality across three key pillars, which are tax justice, labour rights and public services.

By Lynette Manzini 10h ago

National Budget: Vision or rhetoric?

It is therefore useful, indeed imperative, to look backward at the 2025 national budget, issued under the theme “Building Resilience for Sustained Economic Transformation”.

By Fungisai Nota 11h ago

Local investor participation falls by 98%

The figures, released this week in the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency’s (Zida) third-quarter report for 2025, highlight a decisive shift towards foreign-driven ventures.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Nov. 7, 2025

Local investor participation falls by 98%

Govt calls for data-driven reforms to cut trade, transport costs

GOVERNMENT has called for a radical shift towards data-driven policymaking to reduce trade and transport costs that have long hindered growth in landlocked economies such as Zimbabwe.

By Freeman Makopa Nov. 6, 2025

Govt calls for data-driven reforms to cut trade, transport costs

Zim invests in biodiversity protection

Zimbabwe launched its Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) last week as part of a global partnership led by UNDP and financed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF).

By Lorraine Muromo Nov. 4, 2025

Lack of constituency funds riles Hwange legislator

Joseph Bonda has expressed concern over failure by government to disburse Constituency Development Funds on time

By Nizbert Moyo Nov. 3, 2025

Lack of constituency funds riles Hwange legislator

Creative empowerment is economic empowerment

His industry is engineering, but my career has led me to the intersection between creativity and commerce, yet the point still stands.

By Anesu - Tendesai Chikumba Nov. 2, 2025

Creative empowerment is economic empowerment

ILO celebrates milestone in Financial Education for Women and Youth in Zimbabwe

The International Labour Organization (ILO) recently held a second certification ceremony for trainers and entrepreneurs who completed its Financial Education programme.

By Bongile Moyo Nov. 1, 2025