PROTEAS captain Temba Bavuma has been signed on as a brand ambassador by Mukuru, in a partnership that brings together top-level sport and one of Africa’s fastest-growing fintech companies. The…
By Leonita Mhishi ZIMBABWE’S real estate market is defying expectations, carving out a distinct identity in a global landscape marked by economic uncertainty and shifting investment priorities. Far from the static sector of a decade ago, property in Zimbabwe is now a hotbed of innovation, speculation, cultural symbolism and long-term strategic capital allocation. But as…
By Simbarashe Hamudi IN the dynamic world of gambling and betting, the imposition of taxes plays a significant role in both the financial operations of gaming operators and the experiences of punters. Understanding the Gaming Operators Tax and the Punters Tax is essential for grasping how these financial obligations shape the landscape of the gambling…
HOTELS in Victoria Falls recorded stable accommodation occupancy levels over the festive period, although visitor numbers fell below those recorded during the same period last year. The peak festive season runs from 22 December to 2 January and has historically relied heavily on domestic travellers, particularly around Christmas time. Hospitality Association of Zimbabwe (HAZ) Matabeleland…
THE Insurance Council of Zimbabwe (ICZ) coordinated emergency response services for 226 verified road traffic incidents during the 2025/26 festive season, as insurers moved to limit accident-related losses during a…
By Ephias Ruhode FOR decades, the narrative of African development has been one of “catching up”, a relentless pursuit of the industrial milestones set by the Global North. But as we stand in 2026, a different story is unfolding. AI is not merely about innovation hubs in cities, it is about how societies organise work,…
By Bothwell Nyajeka AS we start the new year, I am reminded of the lyrics to Fleetwood Mac’s 1977 classic “Don’t Stop”: “Don’t stop thinking about tomorrow, don’t stop, it will soon be here. It will be better than before. Yesterday is gone, yesterday is gone.” The lyrics capture the spirit with which many directors…
THE local currency, ZiG, now accounts for nearly 40 percent of all national payment system transactions, marking a steady improvement in its acceptance by the market, latest figures from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) show. Zimbabwe operates a multi-currency system, which, however, largely remains tilted towards the US dollar. The latest data signals a…
THE country’s record gold haul in 2025 has raised business hopes for more sustained macroeconomic and ZiG stability going forward. Economic experts who spoke to The Financial Gazette — the country’s number one business publication and prime voice for industry and commerce — said this week that both the continuing high global prices for the…
LOCAL equities should ride on the growth momentum realised last year, driven by sustained macro-economic stability, increased foreign currency adoption and improved sentiment, market analysts have said. While the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) remains susceptible to tight liquidity conditions, the prolonged ZiG stability presents reasonable ground for investors to stake their local currency quoted stocks.…
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