ISDP embarks on digital empowerment drive

THE Institute of Social Development Practices (ISDP) is set to train more than 400 individuals nationwide in a move aimed at enhancing digital skills and promoting innovation among business owners. The initiative, done in partnership with the Zimbabwean government and corporate entities like NetOne, equips students and graduates in the social sciences, arts, and humanities…

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Structural weaknesses trap Zimbabwe in trade deficit

Omega Ukama News Editor ZIMBABWE’S recurring trade deficits are rooted in a structural mismatch at the heart of the economy, an­alysts say. That reality has left Zimba­bwe with a cumulative trade deficit of more than US$20 billion since the 2009 currency reset, despite occasional periods of surplus. A rare run of month­ly surpluses recorded earlier…

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Rukweza to head lithium industry

MUTAPA Energy Resources chief executive Innocent Rukweza has been elected chairman of the Lithium Association of Zimbabwe, placing him at the forefront of efforts to shape the next growth phase of the sector. Rukweza takes over the reins at a time the country continues to attract significant investment into lithium projects driven by rising demand…

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The science of hiring

HR Perspective with MEMORY NGUWI HIRING remains one of the most consequential de­cisions any leader will ever make. The people an organisation hires ultimately determine its ability to execute strategy,…

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ZSE, VFEX extend bull run

LOCAL equities continued their rally in May driven by strong investor demand amid improving macroeconomic stability and corporate earnings expectations. Both the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) and the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) have had a good start to the year as investors target companies with strong business fundamentals. According to investment an­alysts, FBC Securities,…

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Diversify economy or suffer: Analysts

Prisca Tshuma and Mishma Chakanyuka ECONOMIC experts have sounded the alarm over the local economy’s heavy reliance on the key metals sec­tor. Speaking to The Financial Gazette — the country’s number one business publication and prime voice for industry and commerce — the experts warned this week that this over-dependence on metals meant that the…

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Strong tobacco output boosts Nampak

NAMPAK Zimbabwe (Nam­pak) is anticipating stronger business performance in the second-half of the year driven by higher packaging requirements fol­lowing a significant increase in na­tional tobacco production. The group’s packaging business derives a substantial portion of its revenue from the tobacco industry. According to the Tobacco Indus­try and Marketing Board (TIMB) Zimbabwe is projected to…

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Gold deliveries tick up

GOLD deliveries to Fidelity Gold Refinery, Zimbabwe’s sole authorised gold buyer, refiner and exporter, rose to 3 951kilogrammes (kgs) in May 2026, up 18,8 percent from 3 325kg recorded in April and the highest monthly total so far this year. Small-scale miners accounted for 2 741kg, representing nearly 69 percent of total deliveries, while primary…

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