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Battered industries push for immediate legislative protection

ZIMBABWE’S major firms have issued an unprecedented public appeal for urgent government intervention.

By Blessed Ndlovu Sep. 12, 2025

Battered industries push for immediate legislative protection

Mandatory POS machine use for informal traders on the cards

GOVERNMENT is mulling a legal framework compelling informal traders to use point-of-sale (POS) machines as part of efforts to formalise the informal sector and improve tax revenue collection.

By Staff Reporter Sep. 4, 2025

Mandatory POS machine use for informal traders on the cards

Brutal inflation set to bombard Zim until September, says RBZ

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) struck an optimistic tone in its second quarter report, despite an annual inflation rate that surged to 92,5% in June — the highest in southern Africa

By Shame Makoshori Jul. 11, 2025

Brutal inflation set to bombard Zim until September, says RBZ

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IMF warns Zimbabwe over debt arrears

Economists, however, warn that achieving that growth based on better commodity prices and agricultural activity may prove difficult as the economy faces deflation.

By Tatira Zwinoira Apr. 27, 2025

Markets bullish as old guard returns to OK supermarkets

“Therefore, expecting a rapid revival of the retail giant may be overly optimistic.

By Julia Ndlela Mar. 7, 2025

Markets bullish as old guard returns to OK supermarkets

World Bank reviews Zim’s growth projections

Economist Nigel Chanakira said it was unlikely for Zimbabwe to achieve the 6% gross domestic product (GDP) growth due to internal and external shocks.

By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Feb. 2, 2025