Month: March 2025
RBZ’s POS Mandate: A Step Towards Efficiency, Security, and Financial Inclusion
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has mandated the use of Point of Sale (POS) machines in businesses as part of the 2025 Monetary Policy Statement (MPS). This move, aimed at improving liquidity management and ensuring compliance with financial regulations, is a significant step towards modernizing Zimbabwe’s economy. While some businesses have expressed concerns about […]
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ZimTrade’s Eagles’ Nest Agri-Challenge: Empowering Young Agripreneurs for Export Growth
ZimTrade has launched the Eagles’ Nest Agri-Challenge, an agriculture-focused extension of its successful Eagles’ Nest Youth Export Incubation Programme. Supported by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Zimbabwe, the initiative is designed to cultivate an export-oriented mindset among young farmers, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to transform their agribusinesses into competitive export ventures. […]
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Analysis of the Bicycle Empowerment Scheme for War Veterans in Masvingo Province
The recent launch of a bicycle empowerment initiative for war veterans by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Masvingo Province is a significant move that highlights the government’s ongoing efforts to improve the lives of Zimbabwe’s liberation heroes. This initiative is not just a gesture of goodwill but also part of a broader strategy to enhance the […]
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NAMA Awards live up to billing
The National Arts Merits Awards (NAMA) were held last Saturday in Harare amid pomp and fanfare, Hillary Marufu aka Master H scooped the outstanding male musician award while Thamsanqa Moyo aka Tamy Moyo won the outstanding female musician award at the colourful event. Wallace Chirumiko aka Winky D bagged the people’s choice award at the […]
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African Youth Vulnerable to Extremist Exploitation Amid Economic Hardships
The African youth face an increasing threat from extremist groups, exploiting economic marginalization, unemployment, and cultural disconnection to recruit vulnerable individuals into their ranks. Groups such as Boko Haram and Al-Shabaab continue to capitalize on socio-economic struggles, using promises of stability and purpose to lure young people into radical ideologies. In her book Jungle Justice, […]
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Its all systems go as the tobacco marketing season kicks off
The 2025 tobacco marketing season kicks off on March 5, with Auction tobacco sales starting on the day while contract tobacco sales commence the next day, March 6. Farmers will be paid their dues in both the United States Dollar and Zimbabwe Gold currency in line with the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) directive. The […]
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Moxon has his way as directors are shown the exit door at Meikles
Meikles Limited held its Extra Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) on the 18th of December 2024 which saw directors leave the company after a fall out with major shareholder John Moxon. The company has recently been in turmoil following major shareholder John Moxon’s (48.38%) complain about being sidelined when the board approved the decision to fire then […]
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“Honoring Our Heroes: The Government’s Commitment to War Veterans’ Welfare Through Strategic Initiatives”
In a profound show of dedication to Zimbabwe’s liberation heroes, the government has launched significant initiatives to improve the lives of war veterans across the country, ensuring their sacrifices are never forgotten. These efforts, implemented through the office of the President’s Special Advisor, focus on enhancing the living standards of the nation’s heroes, who fought […]
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Scottland Edge Triangle United in Dramatic PSL Opener at Rufaro
Scottland 1 Triangle. 0 Scottland secured a last-minute 1-0 victory over Triangle United in the first match of the 2025 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) season at Rufaro Stadium. The game, dominated by Triangle for most of the match, was decided by a stoppage-time own goal from Blessing Chiota, whose miscommunication with goalkeeper Hamilton […]
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