ZIMBABWE’S total merchandise trade decreased by 3,8 percent to US$1,18 billion in September 2021, after a decline in exports, latest data shows. (more…)

ZIMBABWE’S broad money supply, which consists of domestic and foreign currency deposits, rose $417 billion in October, a 15 percent increase from $364 billion in September, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has said. (more…)

ALTHOUGH the resurgent foreign currency parallel market and the outbreak of the Omicron coronavirus variant have dented business optimism in recent weeks, major corporates still view 2021 in positive light overall. (more…)

THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says it is concerned about local banks’ disproportionately masculine loan books, while women struggle to access financing. (more…)

THE Zimbabwe Farmers Union (ZFU), says it has been proved that through inclusive planning and execution of the Agricultural Recovery Plan, Zimbabwe can realise food and nutrition sufficiency in the shortest possible time. (more…)

THE tourism industry witnessed yet another bad year owing to disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic over the past 21 months. (more…)

ZIMBABWE’S mining sector is expected to anchor economic growth next year on the back of significant policy changes and firming commodity prices. (more…)

INFORMATION Communication Technologies (ICT) minister Jenfan Muswere says the government will intensify the use of technology to facilitate economic growth by ensuring the entire country is connected to the Internet. (more…)

AUTHORITIES must ramp up efforts to improve Zimbabwe’s business climate to boost both local and foreign direct investment (FDI), business and economists say. (more…)