Zim must produce and trade closer to home
ESCALATING tensions in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran, Israel and the United States, have undoubtedly unsettled global markets.
By Zimtrade
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Surging imports erode Zim’s export gains
On the import side, industrial supplies accounted for the largest share at 35,6%, followed by capital goods (24%) and fuels and lubricants (18,3%).
By Sharon Zebra
Apr. 1, 2026
Afreximbank backs startups to scale Africa’s digital trade
Selected from a competitive pool of more than 1 600 applications, the eight startups represent some of the most promising ventures building digital trade solutions on the continent.
By Business Reporter
Mar. 27, 2026
Pan-African entrepreneurs’ summit 2026 set for March
Denzel Mhepo, communications coordinator for ELISA, confirmed the forthcoming event.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Jan. 29, 2026
Zim to host major Africa trade fair from 2029
The announcement, made recently in Cairo, Egypt, positions Zimbabwe as the fixed base for Africa’s premier trade event, a key platform for advancing the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement.
By Staff Reporter
Oct. 31, 2025
High costs, poor infrastructure hamper intra-Africa trade
Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries Matabeleland chapter president Stephen Ncube made the remarks during the ZimTrade Buyers seminar in Bulawayo.
By Nizbert Moyo
Oct. 18, 2025
Mnangagwa champions gastronomy tourism as AfCFTA pillar
Mnangagwa emphasised that this trend presents a golden opportunity for Africa to diversify its tourism offering beyond wildlife and landscapes.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Sep. 7, 2025
AfCFTA to shield Africa from global trade shocks: Wamkele
AfCFTA, the world's largest trading bloc, is seen as Africa's Marshal Plan with a potential to lift 50 million out of poverty by 2025, according to a World Bank report.
By Business Reporter
Sep. 5, 2025
Too many fly via Europe': Africa trade bloc pushes for better air links
THE African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has identified inadequate air connectivity as a major barrier to trade
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Sep. 4, 2025
