New minerals tax to boost revenue
Farirai Machivenyika Senior Reporter FOLLOWING the signing into law of the Finance Act by President Mnangagwa last week, a two percent levy on gross value of lithium, black granite, quarry…
Govt steps up efforts to regularise informal settlements
Joseph Madzimure Senior Reporter THE Government has stepped up efforts to regularise informal settlements across the country, Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe has said. It has also…
Govt moves to clear housing waiting list
Wallace Ruzvidzo Herald Reporter GOVERNMENT is moving to clear over two million people that are on the housing waiting list through the employment of new technologies as directed by President…
Traders happy with brisk festive season business
Trust Freddy Herald Correspondent THE festive season saw many retailers in Harare reporting sales that surpassed expectations compared to 2023. Consumers took advantage of stable prices to purchase and stock…
Industrial reconstruction plan to stimulate economy
Mutsawashe Mashandure Herald Correspondent The Zimbabwe Industrial Reconstruction and Growth Plan (ZIRGP) has been launched to stimulate the domestic economy by promoting local procurement and enhancing mineral beneficiation. Deputy Minister…
Employee killed in crane collapse at construction site
Wallace Ruzvidzo Herald Reporter An employee working at Trabablas Interchange at Mbudzi in Harare died yesterday due to a mechanical failure at the construction site. In a statement released by…
TIMB extends deadline for tobacco seedbeds
Oliver Kazunga Senior Business Reporter THE Government has extended the deadline for destroying tobacco seedbeds from the 2024/25 summer cropping season to January 15. In a statement, the Tobacco Industry…
UK firm receives first coal royalty payment
Tapiwanashe Mangwiro Senior Business Reporter Contango Holdings, a natural resources company listed on the London Stock Exchange, has received its first royalty payment for its Muchesu coal project in Binga,…
Latest rains boost hopes of good harvest
Theseus Shambare THE recent widespread rainfall activity across the country has significantly improved crop conditions, particularly maize, raising hopes of a successful 2024/2025 summer cropping season. In line with weather…