Trade war to hurt US farmers more than China
DONALD Trump’s first trade war hurt American soyabean farmers to the tune of US$11 billion. A sequel is set to be even worse. The humble bean was the poster child…
Zim may surpass 2024 gold production target
Business Reporter ZIMBABWE’S gold mining sector has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, with production figures nearly doubling since 2015 and projected to surpass the 35-tonne target for 2024. This…
Tobacco farmers optimistic about 300 million kg target
Business Reporter FARMERS’ organisations are upbeat that the targeted 300 million kilogrammes of tobacco in the 2024/2025 summer cropping season will be achieved despite the prevailing dry spell being experienced…
Business calls for budget review, citing competitiveness concerns
Businesses Reporter BUSINESS players have called on the Government to consider reviewing some of the proposed measures announced in the 2025 National Budget, which they believe will erode competitiveness and…
SA wants G20 rethink of poor nations’ debt costs
SOUTH AFRICA wants the Group of 20 (G20) to reassess the system it set up four years ago to restructure poor nations’ debt because it does not consider the full…
Unlocking small rural businesses can drive inclusive industrialisation
Tawanda Musarurwa ZIMBABWE has an extensive micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector. According to the FinScope Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Survey Zimbabwe (2022), the country had 1 639…
Starting a food truck business in Zimbabwe
SMEs CORNER ZIMBABWEANS are famous for entrepreneurship, and for some, the food truck business offers a tantalising blend of low entry costs and creative freedom. But what does it take…
How to drive in heavy rain
THERE is no doubt that rain brings its own challenges, so it is important to know a few tricks on how to drive in such weather. In short, you need…
A promising 2025 for local farmers
Word From The Market Tina Nleya THE proposed 2025 National Budget delivered a clear and resounding message: Agriculture remains at the heart of Zimbabwe’s economic revival and transformation. This renewed…
Applying the wisdom of Mahatma Gandhi
Hunt For GreatnessMilton Kamwendo INDIA’s Mahatma Gandhi was a statesman and nation-builder. He was a building leader. He left behind a legacy of wisdom that continues to resonate across cultures…