Zimra slaps OK with US$2m penalty amid financial woes

The FDMS is a tax compliance mechanism that requires retailers to link their point-of-sale systems directly to Zimra’s servers, enabling real-time monitoring of transactions. THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has imposed a US$2,05 million...

Kenya counts on digital trade clearing system with Comesa to improve regional trade

Kenya has launched the Electronic Certificate of Origin (eCOO) system, a bold step towards enhancing trade efficiency and strengthening intra-African trade. Launched through a partnership between the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the Common...

Sub-Saharan Africa's smaller economies set to outpace regional giants amid global volatility

By Edith Mutethya in Nairobi, Kenya | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-10-03 17:12 Sub-Saharan Africa's smaller economies are expected to sustain strong performance this year, outpacing regional heavyweights such as South Africa and Nigeria,...

Suzuki Super Carry: Business partner that delivers

This is where the Suzuki Super Carry stands out: a compact light commercial vehicle designed with small businesses in mind, combining affordability, strength and practicality. TODAY’S business environment is fast-paced. Efficiency and value have...

Crucial role of informal economy

It begins with the development of a budget strategy paper, informed by national policies such as the National Development Strategy. THE budget process is the most important part of managing public finances in Zimbabwe, as it is in many other...

Former Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe’s son appears in court on drug charge

* Police searched a black sling bag he was wearing at the time and allegedly found two small sachets of cannabis * Following the incident, police said in a statement that five people in a “syndicate linked to him” were also arrested By Shingai...

Zimbabwean currency volatility worries Implats

Miner says situation has worsened since the switch to Zimbabwe Gold last year 03 October 2025 - 05:00 by Jacob Webster Zimbabwean currency volatility has become a major concern for Impala Platinum (Implats) in recent years, with the platinum group...

Adoption of mono-currency must not be rushed: Mbauya

Employers Confederation of Zimbabwe (Emcoz) president, Demos Mbauya (DM) Government’s roadmap to transition from a dual to mono-currency by 2030 is causing anxiety among businesses. Given Zimbabwe’s history of currency failures, many businesses...

From plastic to magic: The banking renaissance demands invisible, frictionless service

THE future of banking is "everywhere but nowhere," according to leading tech futurist Stafford Massie, who warns that institutions focusing on premium cards and sleek apps are missing a fundamental shift: consumers now demand "magic" instead of...

How Zimbabwe won bid to host IATF headquarters

Zimbabwe has won the right to host the permanent headquarters of the Intra-African Trade Fair Company (IATFCO), edging out competition from Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Malawi, Zambia and South Africa, thanks to its conferencing facilities, robust air...

Mansions, 5 000 cattle and a weekly US$200,000 kickback! Mutodi claims Guvamatanga making a killing as Finance Ministry permanent secretary

– says Parliament has received reports and proposes lifestyle audit By Leopold Munhende THE Chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Budget, Finance, and Economic Development, Energy Mutodi has made sensational claims that Finance...

Mliswa leak claims Tagwirei captured Zimbabwe's military

A leaked audio recording released on Thursday by businessman Bopela Masiyakurima has thrust former Zanu-PF MP Temba Mliswa into the spotlight again, with the outspoken politician allegedly claiming that fuel tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei has...

Parliament: Mutodi demands Finance Ministry PS Guvamatanga be summoned over alleged multimillion-dollar contractor bribes

By Costa Nkomo The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Budget and Finance, Energy Mutodi, has demanded that the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, George Guvamatanga, be summoned by Parliament to clear his name...

Why GDP should not be the only measure for economic prosperity

For decades, development has been measured almost exclusively through gross domestic product and other macroeconomic indicators. Using these metrics, the world economy delivered rising growth rates, expanding infrastructure and global integration....

Finance Secretary George Guvamatanga at centre of US$1 billion kickback storm

HARARE – The Parliament of Zimbabwe has received reports implicating the Finance and Economic Development Permanent Secretary, George Guvamatanga, in an alleged kickback scheme involving Treasury payments to ministries, departments, and...

Brand Africa Zimbabwe Best Brands Awards to debut at Ideas Festival 2025

Brand Africa Zimbabwe Best Brands Awards to debut at Ideas Festival 2025 ZIMBABWE’S premier thought leadership platform, the In Conversation Ideas Festival, will this year introduce the inaugural Brand Africa Zimbabwe Best Brands Awards,...

Vehicle loans for City of Harare doctors

Harare City Council THE Harare City Council has announced plans to help its seven doctors to acquire vehicles to improve health service delivery. This follows a meeting between the doctors and council’s acting finance director Godfrey Kusangaya....

Namib Minerals Eyes Rapid Expansion in Zimbabwe to Ride Bullion Rally and Boost DRC Assets

Nasdaq-listed Namib Minerals is moving swiftly to raise capital as part of an aggressive expansion strategy for its gold mining operations in Zimbabwe. The company aims to capitalise on strong bullion prices while simultaneously laying the...

Enactus World Cup: How 50 Years of Youth Empowerment Is Shaping the Future of Sustainable Business

The Bangkok event offers unique advantages for participating students. Beyond the competition itself, attendees have experienced field trips exploring the city's sustainability initiatives and gained access to the broader Sustainability Expo,...

Zimbabwe coal exports record 102pc jump in eight months

Martin Kadzere, Zimpapers Business Hub Zimbabwe’s coal exports have more than doubled, registering a 102 percent growth in the first eight months of the year, according to the latest statistics from the Minerals and Marketing Corporation of...