By Mohamed Jassat ZIMBABWE’S forests are among the country’s most treasured national assets, home to breathtaking biodiversity and a vital resource for millions of people.However, the alarming rate of deforestation threatens not only the beauty of these forests but also the economic, social, and environmental well-being of the nation. As chairman of the Forestry Commission,…
IN Zimbabwe’s insurance sector, much attention is given to short-term and life insurance businesses, which dominate industry discussions. However, a silent revolution is underway in microinsurance, a sector poised for exponential growth if the economy maintains its current trajectory.With regulatory authorities such as the Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) pushing for financial inclusion, microinsurance has…
MONEY transfer service provider, Mukuru says it has expanded its branch network to 250 in Zimbabwe from just five in 2016, as it continues to cement its position as a key player in the country’s remittance sector.Mukuru chief executive, Doug Tait-Knight, said the financial services company’s offerings have expanded to include international aid, payroll, and…
Innscor Africa (Innscor)’s agriculture division, PHI is looking to contract 6 400 hectares for winter wheat production in a bold move aimed at bolstering its supply chain and ensuring its processing facilities are well-equipped with high-quality raw materials.PHI is responsible for co-ordinating and funding the contract farming efforts on behalf of the group, which includes…
THE Raregold Group, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, will be hosting the inaugural Raregold Agricultural Expo aimed at empowering the country’s small-scale farmers.The expo, also held in collaboration with the Divine Active Mentorship Group, is scheduled for April 4-5, 2025, at the Raregold Farm and Hospitality in Glen Forest, Harare.The expo is dedicated…
PRIVATE sector contractors to the government are calling for a set-off arrangement to clear their rising tax liabilities emanating from non-payment by the latter for services rendered.Business executives at The Financial Gazette’s Annual Tax Review Breakfast Meeting a fortnight ago said a set-off agreement between the government and its contractors could help alleviate the debt…
THE United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is partnering with CBZ Holdings to push for impactful investment in Zimbabwe’s key sectors.The initiative focuses on renewable energy, agriculture ─ especially tobacco ─ and lithium mining, analysing their internal rates of return.“We are working with CBZ and other partners to see if we can get impact investment in…
ONE of South Africa’s largest real estate firms, Chas Everitt International, is expanding to Zimbabwe and will soon open an office in Harare.The property group said the expansion is driven by Zimbabwe’s steady economic recovery and the surge in mining, tourism, and agriculture, attracting affluent buyers and investors to the local real estate market.“In addition,…
It’s the age-old debate – which is the biggest football club in Britain? Is it the one with the most trophies? The one with the highest revenue, or the greatest social media following? The biggest stadium, or the best average league position? Or perhaps it’s a happy medium of all those things. Most importantly, it’s…
President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs of 25% on US imports from countries that purchase oil from Venezuela. Trump described the move as a “secondary tariff” aimed at punishing the Latin American country “for numerous reasons”, including allegedly “purposefully” sending gang members to the US. Separately, Trump suggested he was softening his plans…
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