Business
Transforming Zimbabwe’s Economy: The Critical Role of SMEs in Embracing Technology and Innovation
The recent 14th Edition of the SME International Expo, held at Harare Gardens and officiated by Hon. Sen. Monica Mutsvangwa, has highlighted a pivotal moment for Zimbabwe’s economic landscape. With the theme “Accelerating Productivity with New Technologies and Artificial Intelligence,” this event not only underscores the importance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) but also […]
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Zim-Uganda Hold Trade and Business Forum… as Uganda Airlines launches Harare-Entebbe direct flight
The Uganda-Zimbabwe Trade and Business Forum, held at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC), marked a key moment in the growing bilateral relationship between the two countries. The forum, hosted by the Uganda High Commission in collaboration with Uganda Airlines, coincided with the celebration of the airline’s 5th anniversary and the launch of a direct […]
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SMEs International Expo 2024 to Focus on AI and New Technologies for Business Growth
The 14th Edition of the SMEs International Expo is set to take place from October 2nd to 5th at the Monomotapa Hotel Gardens in Harare. This annual event provides small businesses and corporate organizations with a strategic platform to showcase their products and services, while also fostering collaboration and partnerships between SMEs and larger corporations. […]
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Potraz licences Starkink kits sellers
POTRAZ to License Starlink Kit Resellers in Zimbabwe The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) is set to license resellers of Starlink kits, following the company’s official approval to operate in the country. Starlink, owned by SpaceX under American billionaire Elon Musk, received two licences on September 6, 2024: a Telecommunications Licence for […]
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Secretary for Industry and Commerce Dr. T.U. Wushe Highlights Industrial Growth and Regional Trade Opportunities at BizNet B2B Linkages Workshop
In a strategic move to advance Zimbabwe’s industrial development and regional trade, Dr. T.U. Wushe, Secretary for Industry and Commerce, addressed a gathering of top business leaders at the BizNet B2B Linkages Platform Awareness Workshop held at Monomotapa Hotel on September 9, 2024. This high-level engagement, organized by the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) […]
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Old Mutual launches Prospect housing project
In an important move, Old Mutual, a big financial services company, started a $12 million housing project in Prospect, Harare, this Monday. The company held the groundbreaking ceremony for the project yesterday. The housing project will be done in phases, with $4 million to be used this year. Modern housing units will be built on […]
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ZIMTRADE’s Training Propels SMEs Towards International Market Success
In Bulawayo, a transformation is underway as small to medium enterprises (SMEs) gain the confidence to enter the export market, thanks to a strategic initiative by Zimbabwe’s trade promotion authority, ZIMTRADE. These ventures, which began as modest local businesses, are now gearing up to compete on the international stage.Bulawayo’s entrepreneurs are seizing the vast opportunities […]
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Unifreight buoyant as it registers 58% Q1 volumes growth
Diversified logistics concern Unifreight has announced a remarkable 58% increase in volumes for the first quarter of 2024. This growth is attributed to the company’s strategic fleet expansion, increased capacities, and aggressive marketing efforts. Unifreight has placed significant resources into the Full Truck Load (FTL) market segment, which has paid off handsomely. The FTL market […]
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AirZim starts accepting ZiG
National carrier, Air Zimbabwe is now accepting payment in Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), boosting confidence in the new currency. In a statement on X (formerly Twitter) yesterday, Air Zimbabwe said the ZiG payments reflected a commitment to adapting to the evolving financial landscape by offering stakeholders convenient payment methods. “As we integrate Zimbabwe Gold currency into […]
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Take lead in developing value chains: VP Chiwenga
ZIMBABWE will continue to leverage its vast natural resources as part of bold steps towards becoming a producer of high-value goods and services that are competitive on the global market, Vice-President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has said. This demands that the private sector take the lead in developing the value chains that exist across key sectors, […]
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