finance

Zim eyes US$200 million satellite to boost connectivity

Advertisements AUTHORITIES say they are raising over US$200 million to launch Zimbabwe’s own communications satellite, a move aimed at expanding digital access.Advertisements This comes after many rural areas continue to lack reliable, affordable internet access, limiting the use of digital platforms and services. Speaking at the International Telecommunication Union Regional Development Forum for Africa in…

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Why medical aid societies entered healthcare provision

Advertisements FOR many observers, the debate around proposed amendments to the Medical Aid Societies Regulations is framed as a question of principle: should medical aid societies provide healthcare services, or should they strictly remain financiers of care?Advertisements At first glance, the answer may seem obvious. In theory, medical aid societies exist to pool risk and…

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This Amendment is not reform

The proposed amendments to the Medical Aid Societies Regulations, 2000 (S.I. 330/2000) are being framed as a “clean‑up” — a move to address perceived  conflict‑of‑interest concerns by prohibiting medical aid…

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Matabeleland targets 2 million kg tobacco output

Advertisements TOBACCO farmers in Matabeleland are targeting to produce two million kilogrammes of the golden leaf during the 2026/27 summer cropping season.Advertisements This comes amid growing interest in tobacco production across Matabeleland, with hundreds of small-scale farmers taking up the crop under the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board’s (TIMB) natural cured tobacco programme. Speaking to…

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