ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) is changing the way businesses work all over the world, including here in Zimbabwe. Many companies struggle with tasks that need to be done over and over again, such as answering customer questions, keeping financial records, and sorting data. These jobs can take a lot of time and energy. AI can help…
COMPANIES that have a good client culture create such a focus on the client that everything and everyone throughout the organisation is on board. Where does this organisational magic come from? It all comes back to the culture.Sometimes the client-focused “way” is seen as a brand within a brand.Positive platitudes are just not enough. As companies…
OK ZIMBABWE Limited (OK Zim) says authorities should do more to ensure a fully liberalised exchange rate for the local currency in order to turn around the waning fortunes of the country’s formal retail sector.The country’s largest supermarket chain which operates brands such as OK, OKmart, Bon Marche’, and Food Lover’s Market has been battling…
Staff WriterTHE Tobacco Industry Marketing Board (TIMB) is making significant strides in promoting the value addition of tobacco, a strategic move set to boost revenue from the country’s golden leaf production.As the industry adapts to shifting market dynamics, TIMB’s initiatives to enhance value-added processes are expected to improve tobacco producers’ profitability and strengthen the sector’s…
THE government is developing tailored climate resilience guidelines for state enterprises and parastatals (SEPs) to equip these organisations with effective adaptation strategies, ensuring their operations remain sustainable.By prioritising climate resilience, the government aims to strengthen the ability of SEPs to withstand environmental challenges, promote sustainable practices, and contribute to national economic stability.Speaking at a stakeholder…
TANGANDA Tea Company’s borrowings grew by 153,2 percent to US$6,52 million in 2024 against US$2,57 million in 2023 as the group pursued expansion initiatives.While increased borrowings may indicate confidence in future revenue streams, they also bring financial risks, particularly in the current volatile economic environment characterized by tight liquidity.In its 2024 annual report, group long-term…
RGS Group Holdings (RGS)’s last minute attempt to block Tongaat Hulett (Tongaat)’s debt to asset deal with the Vision Group (Vision) was dealt a major blow after the South Africa High Court in Durban last week dismissed its urgent application with costs.RGS had lodged an urgent application on November 6, 2024 in the High Court…
ECONET Wireless Zimbabwe’s Chief Operating Officer, Kezito Makuni, has left the company. In a notice published by the listed telecommunications and technology company, Econet said Makuni – a trained telecoms…
ZIMBABWE’s diesel consumption increased by 5,38 percent to 1,12 billion in 2024, marking a more than threefold rise in fuel demand over the past 15 years, according to the latest data from the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA).In December 2024 alone, consumption surged by 12,57 percent, with 116,26 million litres used, compared to 93,02 million…
THE government says it plans to expand Zimbabwe’s irrigated land by approximately 128 percent, aiming to strengthen agricultural output and combat the escalating challenges of climate change.The First Round Crop, Livestock and Fisheries Assessment Report reveals a target to more than double the existing capacity of irrigation from the current 217 000 hectares to 496…
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