Stay the course to sustain ZiG stability

ZIMBABWE’s Treasury and central bank deserve firm applause for guiding the economy into an extraordinary period of price stability, demonstrated by month-on-month inflation now in negative territory. Three consecutive months of falling prices prove that disciplined fiscal management, restrained monetary expansion, and a credible currency framework can yield real, measurable benefits for households and businesses…

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IMF sees strong momentum for Zim economy

THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Zimbabwe’s 2025 economic recovery is stronger than expected, driven by a rebound in agriculture and solid mining performance. The Bretton Woods institution said the economy is expected to maintain strong momentum in 2026. “Zimbabwe’s economic recovery in 2025 is stronger than previously anticipated, given the rebound in agriculture and…

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EazzyPay launches payment platform

EAZZYPAY has launched a digital payment platform designed to simplify and unify the way individuals and businesses manage their financial transactions. The new innovation, dubbed “Payments Made Easy,” aims to enhance financial inclusion, reduce transactional inefficiencies, and meet the growing demand for seamless digital services across the country. Speaking during the launch in Harare yesterday,…

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Zim pursues two debt strategies

THE government says it is inten­sifying efforts to clear its exter­nal debt and rebuild trust with international creditors as part of its drive to restore economic stability and attract new investment. Speaking during the 2026 pre-budget semi­nar, the minister of Finance, Mthuli Ncube, said the government was pursuing two key strategies to deal with its…

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Don’t be quick to attribute success, failure to leadership

By Memory Nguwi WHEN an organisation performs exceptionally well, the explanation is often immediate. Commentators and analysts say, “The chief executive officer transformed the organisation.” When it fails, they are equally quick to say, “The leadership failed.” These stories sound convincing because they are simple and human. People love clear explanations with heroes and villains.…

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RioZim misses out on gold boom

RIOZIM has not been able to capitalise on the gold price record run due to undercapitalised mining operations, resulting in depressed volumes and high production costs. This comes as gold prices last week plunged by around 10 percent to below US$4 000 per ounce, the steepest weekly fall in years. However, analysts, including JP Morgan,…

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Turning tenure reform into rural industrialisation

By Professor Mandivamba Rukuni ZIMBABWE’S new land tenure policy is a defining moment. By driving for the regularisation of an estimated 300,000 rural agricultural land occupiers and formalising roughly three million informal urban parcels, government has handed the country a tool to unlock investment, finance and modern supply chains. But a title deed alone will…

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When to say goodbye to the board

By Bothwell Nyajeka THE reality of today’s boardrooms is that directors do not just join, they also leave. Serving as a non-executive director (NED) is no longer ceremonial. It is demanding work, often added on top of an NED’s day job or other board roles, all requiring significant time, attention, and accountability. With growing legal…

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Changes to power business hurrahed

THE government’s recent move to liberalise the energy sector will unlock urgently-needed investment and mitigate the country’s power shortages, experts say. Speaking to The Financial Gazette — the country’s number one business publication and prime voice for industry and commerce — the experts added this week that the success of the strategic decision would hinge…

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BAT contributes US$14 million in taxes

BRITISH American Tobacco Zimbabwe (BAT) contributed US$14,04 million in taxes in 2024, underscoring the critical role the company plays in domestic resource mobilisation. Of the amount, US$7,6 million was excise duty and value added tax, while corporate tax contributions amounted to US$5,4 million. The cigarette maker also contributed through various tax heads such as capital…

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