Power cuts set to be amplified. . . as key generators at Hwange are taken off the grid

THE country’s electricity supply situation is set to worsen in the coming weeks, after Zesa confirmed yesterday that it would take two key generators at Hwange Power Station off the grid for maintenance. At the same time, Zesa also said it would do everything in its power to ensure a relatively stable supply of power…

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US dollar is here to stay, government informed

THE country’s quest to de-dollarise faces many hurdles due to continuing policy inconsistencies and the absence of fundamental economic reforms, experts warn.Speaking to The Financial Gazette — the country’s number one business publication and prime voice for industry and commerce — the experts said this week that an effective de-dollarisation roadmap required a carefully planned…

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Liquidity problems rattle local stocks

THE local equities market has lost significant ground midway into the first quarter of 2025 as tight liquidity conditions and a generally underperforming economy have dampened investor activity.The country’s primary bourse, the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) market capitalization which peaked at ZiG 90 billion in October 2024 since rebasing has been in constant decline closing…

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Cotton farmers urged to embrace value addition

THE Southern Cotton Company has urged cotton farmers to increase investment in value addition, highlighting significant potential for expansion within the cotton industry.Southern Cotton Company managing director, Caos Nzenze, stated that most ginners currently sell seed from seed cotton without processing it further.“There is substantial capacity and opportunity to expand and develop value addition. At…

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Tax incentives draining Zimbabwe’s coffers: WB

ZIMBABWE has the potential to significantly boost its tax revenue, up to nearly a quarter of its gross domestic product (GDP), by reforming its fiscal incentives, according to the World Bank.In its latest Zimbabwe Public Finance Review report, the bank highlighted that while the country has improved domestic revenue collection in recent years, it still…

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VAT deferment law ropes in energy sector

THE legislation relating to the deferment of Value Added Tax (VAT) collection on capital goods has undergone a sea change in the last few months, with each amendment widening the circle of industries falling under this coveted privilege. Until recently, mining, manufacturing, aviation, and agriculture were the sectors that enjoyed the privilege of deferring VAT…

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First Capital assets double on forex holdings

FIRST Capital Bank shrugged off the impact of the local currency devaluation to grow its asset base by 124 percent during the nine months to October 31, 2024 thanks to a strategic boost in foreign currency holdings.The near 43 percent devaluation of the ZiG by the authorities in September 2024 decimated the financial sector balance…

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How AI can do repetitive tasks, saving time

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…

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Strategies to foster client-focused culture

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…

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