Agricultural index insurance: Lifeline for farmers amid climate risks
Sikhulekelani Moyo, [email protected] ZIMBABWE’S agriculture sector faces mounting risks from climate change, pests, diseases, and extreme weather events which cost farmers millions of dollars annually threatening livelihoods and food security.…
Cassava Technologies secures $90 mln for African expansion
Business Reporter Cassava Technologies, a leading African ICT platform, has secured a $90 million investment from a partnership between the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Finnfund, and Google LLC.…
Sustainable water use crucial for power generation in Zimbabwe, Zambia
Fairness Moyana in LIVINGSTONE, Zambia POWER generation companies in Zimbabwe and Zambia have been urged to adopt strategies that promote the sustainable use of allocated water, ensuring optimal operational capacity…
Interest rates and the law
Godknows HofisiBusiness & Law In this article I look at two of the acts of parliament affecting interest rates on loans. These are the Prescribed Rate of Interest Act (Chapter…
NHS bullish about airport driven growth prospects
Michael Tome-Business Reporter NATIONAL Handling Services Limited (NHS) says the expanded handling capacity of the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (RGMI) has enhanced future business prospects. The passenger and cargo…
ART Corporation banks on ongoing restructuring
Business Reporter Amalgamated Regional Trading (ART) Corporation says ongoing restructuring will enhance group performance and agility in swiftly responding to opportunities across business units. Group chairman, Dr Thomas Utete Wushe…
‘Zimbabwe committed to debt clearance reforms’
Golden Sibanda Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing all reforms underpinning its arrears clearance and debt resolution process and promised to continue working with key stakeholders for a viable…
Single worst investment on Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Little more than two decades ago, in December 2003, you could’ve bought shares in one of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) blue chip stocks. Saddam Hussein had just been captured. …
‘Starlink entry to enhance competition in Internet service’
Nqobile Bhebhe, [email protected] THE Competition and Tariff Commission of Zimbabwe (CTC) has said the entry of US satellite Internet service company Starlink in the country will ultimately enhance competition in…
Firm launches new cigarette brand in Beitbridge
Thupeyo Muleya, [email protected] SWAN Valley Group has launched its new range of cigarettes in Beitbridge, marking a significant step in promoting product awareness, value addition, and supporting community development initiatives…