Day: February 13, 2025
Government’s Business Reforms: A Path to Stability or a Strain on Informal Enterprises?
The latest economic measures approved by Cabinet signal a decisive push by the Government to formalize businesses, widen the tax base, and refine the foreign exchange market. Following the presentation of the 2025 Monetary Policy Statement by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe on February 6, authorities have introduced a mix of short- and long-term strategies […]
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Zimbabwe Targets 340% Surge in Crop Production as Government Strengthens Food Security Measures
Zimbabwe’s food security prospects have received a significant boost, with the government targeting a 340% increase in major crop production for the 2024/2025 summer season, a move set to enhance national self-sufficiency and rural livelihoods. The update, presented during the first post-Cabinet press briefing of 2025 by the Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and […]
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SADC-EAC Joint Summit: A Strategic Step Toward Lasting Peace in the DRC?
The recently held Southern African Development Community (SADC) and East African Community (EAC) Joint Summit in Dar es Salaam marked a significant step in regional efforts to address the escalating conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Chaired by His Excellency, President Dr. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, as SADC Chairperson, alongside His Excellency Dr. […]
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2025 Tobacco Marketing Season Kicks off on March 5
The 2025 tobacco marketing season commence on Wednesday 5 March 2025 starting with Auction Tobacco Sales. Contract Tobacco Sales will start on Thursday 6 March 2025. The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) advised stakeholders in a statement. Zimbabwe’s tobacco harvest for the 2024-2025 season is expected to be 300 million kilograms. This is a […]
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