Business
Tobacco transformation plan crafted
WITH tobacco farmers now producing close to 300 million kg, the 2025 target, the stress in the tobacco transformation plan is on converting tobacco into a US$5 billion industry through exports of tobacco value-added products. There is an ongoing construction of a new cigarette manufacturing plant and cut rag processing factories aimed at increasing the […]
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NSSA annual indaba ends on a high note
THE 60th National Social Security Authority (NSSA) annual national conference on safety and health at work (SHAW) ended on a high note in Victoria Falls on Friday amid calls for enhanced promotion of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) to ensure zero harm in the workplace. The Government is playing its part by crafting a new […]
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Intwasa/ Pfumvudza is the answer! Government rallies farmers to fight climate change
GOVERNMENT has rallied farmers to scale up the adoption of climate-proofed agriculture approaches such as the Intwasa/Pfumvudza model, the use of early maturing seed varieties and small grains, especially in the drought-prone southern region to guarantee adequate food production amid projections of normal to below normal rains. These will be complemented by irrigation farming in […]
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International buyers arrive for Sanganai-Hlanganani Expo
INTERNATIONAL buyers have started arriving for the eagerly awaited Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo scheduled to run from October 12 to 14 in Bulawayo. Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) spokesperson, Mr Godfrey Koti, said preparations for this year’s edition were well underway, with the exhibitors’ registration deadline scheduled for tomorrow. With over 300 exhibitors already registered, ZTA […]
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‘Sound infrastructure key to improve Africa trade’
AFRICA must invest more resources in developing sound infrastructure that supports increased production and promotes efficient intra-regional trading. ZimTrade chief executive officer, Mr Allan Majuru, said this in Bulawayo last week where his organisation engaged local companies on best options to unlock access to Africa ahead of the 3rd Intra-Africa Trade Fair (IATF) to be […]
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Theft, vandalism cripple power supplies
DESPITE the massive improvement in energy generation and supply, domestic and business clients continue to suffer incessant power blackouts due to rampant theft and vandalism of electricity infrastructure, which cripples efficient service delivery. The Government has invested millions of dollars in developing new energy generation and transmission infrastructure in the last five years, including repairs […]
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Guvamatanga explains Mutapa Wealth Fund
FINANCE, Economic Development and Investment Promotion permanent secretary, Mr George Guvamatanga, on Monday clarified the recently promulgated Mutapa Wealth Fund with special focus on the procurement requirements saying “there was a lot of mischief”, which needed to be urgently rectified. In a recently gazetted Statutory Instrument, President Mnangagwa invoked his Presidential Powers to temporarily amend […]
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Pharmaceutical wholesalers and individuals black listed for fueling substance abuse through illegal sale of medical drugs
THE Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe has revoked operators’ licences to three individuals and four wholesalers who were promoting abuse of Histalix, a locally produced cough mixture containing codeine. According to a circular by the MCAZ director general, Mr Richard Rukwata, the three individuals are Mr Tatenda Chigumbura, a supervisor at Murity Pharmaceuticals, Ms Spiwe […]
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Communities urged to use local resources for value addition
Communities have been urged to use resources and manpower in their jurisdiction and upscale value addition to contribute to the national economy as the nation endeavours to achieve an upper middle-income economy by 2030, a Cabinet Minister said. The call was made by Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Minister Professor Amon Murwira […]
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Business community reject $50 notes
The people around Chitungwiza were surprised this morning when the business community started rejecting 50 Zimbabwe dollar notes. The mantra Nyika inovakwa nevene vayo must be taken seriously as the opposite means Nyika inoparadzwa nevene vayo as we noticed that some of our own kith and kin advocated for sanctions which are hurting the nation […]
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