AI can help end hunger in Zimbabwe

GODFREY NYONI HUNGER is one of Zimbabwe’s biggest problems. In many parts of the country, families still sleep on empty stomachs, children go to school without food, and small farmers struggle to grow enough crops. Drought, high food prices, climate change, and poor farming support have made the situation worse. But there is hope.A new…

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‘Convert ESG concepts into investments’

REAL estate professionals need to effectively translate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concepts into tangible investments riding on investors’ prioritisation of sustainable projects, property experts have said.ESG integration can lead to better risk management, long-term value creation, and potentially stronger financial returns as investors are increasingly focused on these factors when making investment decisions.Speaking at…

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Edgars courts partners for solar project

EDGARS Stores (Edgars) is pursuing strategic partners to invest in the proposed solar energy project, capitalising on the extensive rooftop space at its Carousel manufacturing facility in Bulawayo.Carousel, which recently received a US$1 million capital investment from the group towards equipment upgrades, will benefit immensely from a steady supply of energy. Already, the manufacturing unit…

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SA tariff burden to hurt Zimbabwe’s economy

THE imposition of a 30 percent tariff on South African products to the United States (US) will have an adverse trickle-down effect on the Zimbabwean economy, local analysts have warned.The tariffs, effective August 1, 2025, could prompt trade shifts for South African producers, they say.Although the immediate effect on Zimbabwe’s trade balance is projected to…

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The impact of AI on board decision making

BY BOTHWELL NYAJEKA THE board room has evolved over the years driven largely by regulatory changes, particularly with respect to deepening compliance with corporate governance tenets. The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) adds a new layer of intrigue and disruption into the operations of company boards in as much as it is anticipated to revolutionise…

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Willdale grapples with cash flow challenges

…bets on land bank disposal for liquidity WILLDALE Limited (Willdale) is facing severe cash flow challenges due to weak margins exacerbated by reduced selling prices due to intensified market competition ― particularly in the common plaster brick segment.The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) brick maker’s operations have also been inefficient due to antiquated plant equipment as…

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Milk production nears 60 million litres

ZIMBABWE produced 57,24 million litres of milk in the first half of 2025, marking a four percent increase from the 55,11 million litres recorded during the same period last year, according to the dairy services department in the Ministry of Agriculture.June 2025 saw the highest monthly output so far, reaching 9,87 million litres.“Milk production in…

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Zimtrade targets Mozambique

ZIMTRADE is organising a high-level outward business mission to Mozambique, a development that is anticipated to catalyse new trade flows, forge crucial business linkages, and enhance market access for Zimbabwean goods and services in the neighbouring market.This initiative builds directly upon the strategic groundwork laid by Zimtrade’s recent Beira market scan conducted in March 2025,…

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