YMF intensifies safety training for small-scale miners
Sikhulekelani Moyo, [email protected] AS accidents continue to plague Zimbabwe’s small-scale mining sector, the Young Miners Foundation (YMF) has pledged to intensify its occupational health and safety training initiative. In partnership…
IPED commends Zimbabwe’s investment drive
Nokuthaba Brita Ncube, [email protected] THE Investment Promotion for Economic Development (IPED) has commended Zimbabwe’s efforts to attract foreign direct investment (FDI), emphasising the significant positive impact on the country’s economy.…
Low prices delay Karo project
Business Reporter KARO Mining Holdings, the developer of the Karo Platinum project in Zimbabwe, expects its First Ore in Mill (FOIM) in the second half of 2026 owing to a…
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,…
Crypto altcoins outperforming bitcoin
Crypto prices are rising once again, with many of the alternatives to bitcoin outperforming on Thursday as investors expand their holdings at the start of the new year. Bitcoin rose…
Ghana boasts best performing stock index
Ghana’s benchmark stock index, Africa’s best performer last year, is set to extend gains in 2025 as investors bet incoming President John Mahama government will restore economic stability. The Ghana…
SA’s EV tax break may lure China
South Africa is poised for Chinese investment in its US$27 billion automotive industry after the president signed a tax break for the production of so-called new-energy vehicles into law. Three…
Monetary authorities guarantee economic stability in 2025
Rutendo Nyeve, Sunday News Reporter MONETARY authorities have expressed confidence that a tight monetary policy stance, an increase in the policy rate and a growth in foreign exchange reserves will…
Zicorba to introduce contract-growing schemes, accessible loan facilities
Judith Phiri, Business Reporter THE Zimbabwe Commercial Rabbit Breeders Association (Zicorba) this year intends to introduce contract-growing schemes and accessible loan facilities for farmers to address the rising rabbit meat…