THE Zimbabwe Investment Development Agency has created a database of female-led businesses to integrate them into the investment ecosystem as part of a new gender mainstreaming initiative. The agency’s legal manager, Chidochashe Ncube, said the initiative was created in partnership with the International Finance Corporation. “The theme of this project was to integrate gender considerations…
A US senator is opening an investigation into Meta after a leaked document reportedly showed the tech giant’s artificial intelligence (AI) was permitted to have “sensual” and “romantic” chats with…
BY DARRYL DZAPASI THE influencer wave has hit Zimbabwe and it has caught on quickly. In just a few years, we’ve seen local influencers rise to prominence with incredible momentum. But what does it really mean to be an influencer, and how does one build a career in this space without compromising authenticity or purpose?…
BY JACKSON T MASHINGE IN an era where data reigns supreme, the evolution of Business Intelligence (BI) has transcended mere IT functionality to become a cornerstone of corporate strategy and competitive advantage. As we transition from last week’s insights on risk management and technology, we delve into the dynamic world of BI this week —…
BY EPHRAIM CHAWONEKA IN today’s dynamic business landscape, where risks are ever-present, credit rating reports have evolved into essential tools for understanding a company’s financial health and governance. In addition to the creditworthiness assessment, the reports offer more deeply into a company’s operational resilience, risk factors, and overall governance. For corporate boards and institutional investors,…
FRINGE benefits are non-cash compensations or advantages provided by employers to their employees in addition to regular salaries or wages. These benefits play a significant role in enhancing employee morale, loyalty, and overall productivity. However, in Zimbabwe, the provision of fringe benefits triggers Value Added Tax (VAT) implications, particularly under VAT Act. This section ensures…
South Africa is prioritising a policy-review process that may result in Elon Musk’s SpaceX and other satellite-internet companies being allowed to operate in Africa’s largest economy without ceding ownership, the nation’s telecoms minister said. The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies is assessing 19 000 public submissions on a proposal to amend the nation’s Black-economic…
Flight crew at Air Canada have ended a dispute with the airline that had grounded flights and stranded thousands of passengers since Saturday. A tentative agreement was announced by the…
The White House launched its own TikTok account on Tuesday, the latest signal of support as President Donald Trump continues to seek a sale of the social video app’s US…
President Donald Trump has bought hundreds of bonds since he returned to office, including those sold by US companies affected by the sweeping changes to federal policies he’s championed. The…
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