finance

Case for private credit in Zimbabwe’s financial landscape

Advertisements IN today’s volatile economic climate, the phrase “one man’s problem is another man’s solution” seems increasingly relevant, especially within Zimbabwe’s financial sector.Advertisements In the wake of recurring economic shocks ranging from drastic currency changes to rising interest rates and fluctuating statutory reserve requirements, the financial landscape has become increasingly hostile for traditional banks. But…

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Fidelity increases lending to miners

Advertisements FIDELITY Gold Refinery (FGR) plans to expand the number of miners who will be granted loans from the Gold Development Fund this year, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the sector with tailored solutions.Advertisements FGR introduced low-cost funding for artisanal and smallscale miners to support the expansion of mining operations and boost gold production within…

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Apple iPhone sales dip despite AI rollout

Advertisements SALES of Apple iPhones dropped at the end of last year, as the tech firm’s roll out of new artificial intelligence (AI) features was met with a lukewarm response.Advertisements Chief executive Tim Cook said the new features helped to drive stronger sales in the countries where they were available, such as the US. But…

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Rihanna appears at A$AP Rocky’s trial – here’s what to know about the case

Advertisements Pop star Rihanna was in a Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday as her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky, continued his trial on assault charges.Advertisements The singer, who shares two children with the rapper, sat in the court with A$AP Rocky’s family as the trial delved into allegations that he pulled a gun out on his…

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HR PERSPECTIVE: Subjective vs objective performance measures

Advertisements IN today’s data-driven business world, measuring employee performance accurately and fairly is more crucial than ever. Organisations often grapple with the choice between subjective measures, such as manager ratings, and objective measures, like sales figures or output metrics. But which approach yields the most accurate picture of an employee’s true performance? A closer look…

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Consequences of digital divide in Africa

Advertisements AS the world becomes increasingly connected through technology, the digital divide — the gap between those with access to technology and those without — has emerged as a key obstacle to economic growth and development. Advertisements In African countries, the digital divide is not just a matter of who has access to the internet…

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Government ups ante on smuggling

Advertisements ZIMBABWEAN authorities have declared 19 products as contraband, warning that individuals and businesses caught with them without valid proof of paid duty will face smuggling charges.Advertisements The new measures — issued via Statutory Instrument 7 of 2025 this week are effective with immediately effect.The designated products include alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, cement, clothing, footwear,…

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