ZIMBABWE’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) consumption jumped 62 percent in the first seven months of 2025 to 65,15 million kilogrammes (kgs), up from 40,19 million kilogrammes in the same period last year, according to data from the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera).In July 2025 alone, 12,44 million kgs of LPG was consumed, marking a 65…
TOBACCO Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) says it has engaged major Chinese investors to improve domestic processing and manufacturing of the golden leaf.In an interview with The Financial Gazette, TIMB chief executive officer Emmanuel Matsvaire said this was part of the organisation’s bid to partner with countries that have cutting edge in value addition aspects.“In…
THE Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) has partnered with the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) to develop regulatory and policy frameworks to address the environmental impact of air transport, including noise pollution and emissions. Speaking at a workshop in Harare at the weekend, CAAZ director general George Mashababe said the initiative was a crucial…
ZIMBABWE’S Chevrons will be seeking a series-levelling win over Sri Lanka when they meet in the second and final ODI at Harare Sports Club today. After a narrow loss to…
RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is conducting a ZiG perception and confidence survey to measure the local currency’s acceptance rate since its introduction. The central bank said the move is part of its strategy to enhance public confidence through consistent policy implementation and active stakeholder engagement. “The RBZ introduced the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) on April…
THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has called on importers and exporters to strictly comply with customs regulations or risk facing penalties. Speaking to the Daily News on Sunday on Friday, Zimra’s regional manager for the western region, Bekezela Majokojoko, said all goods entering or leaving the country must be properly declared and cleared through designated ports of…
BY JACKSON T. MASHINGE THIS week, we embark on a profound exploration of the integration of machine learning (ML) algorithms into audit processes, transitioning from our previous focus on business intelligence. A year ago, I offered initial insights into this burgeoning domain, yet the relentless pace of technological advancement compels a deeper examination. The infusion…
AUTHORITIES are scaling up their efforts to create an enabling environment for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to thrive under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking on the sidelines of an AfCFTA workshop yesterday, the permanent secretary in the ministry of Women Affairs, Mavis Sibanda, said SMEs continue to face numerous challenges that…
AGRICULTURE minister Anxious Masuka said the government is set to investigate malpractice in the tobacco value chain. This comes amid widespread reports that contractors are exploiting tobacco farmers through a system that traps them in debt with high input costs, unfair prices, and other exploitative practices. Addressing the media in Harare this week, Masuka said…
ECOCASH, Zimbabwe’s largest financial technology platform, says it is stepping up efforts to increase international remittance receipts by partnering with more global payment platforms. The mobile money service, owned by Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, already partners with leading global remittance providers such as Sasai Money Transfer, Western Union, WorldRemit, MamaMoney, MoneyGram, Remitly, Shoprite Send and Terrapay.…
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