finance

Real estate’s new frontier

By Leonita Mhishi ZIMBABWE’S real estate market is defying expectations, carving out a distinct identity in a global landscape marked by economic uncertainty and shifting investment priorities. Far from the static sector of a decade ago, property in Zimbabwe is now a hotbed of innovation, speculation, cultural symbolism and long-term strategic capital allocation. But as…

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Understanding gaming operators, punters tax

By Simbarashe Hamudi IN the dynamic world of gambling and betting, the imposition of taxes plays a significant role in both the financial operations of gaming operators and the experiences of punters. Understanding the Gaming Operators Tax and the Punters Tax is essential for grasping how these financial obligations shape the landscape of the gambling…

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Vic Falls hotels record steady festive occupancy

HOTELS in Victoria Falls recorded stable accommodation occupancy levels over the festive period, although visitor numbers fell below those recorded during the same period last year. The peak festive season runs from 22 December to 2 January and has historically relied heavily on domestic travellers, particularly around Christmas time. Hospitality Association of Zimbabwe (HAZ) Matabeleland…

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2026: The new year in the boardroom

By Bothwell Nyajeka AS we start the new year, I am reminded of the lyrics to Fleetwood Mac’s 1977 classic “Don’t Stop”: “Don’t stop thinking about tomorrow, don’t stop, it will soon be here. It will be better than before. Yesterday is gone, yesterday is gone.” The lyrics capture the spirit with which many directors…

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ZiG makes up 40 percent of national payments

THE local currency, ZiG, now accounts for nearly 40 percent of all national payment system transactions, marking a steady improvement in its acceptance by the market, latest figures from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) show. Zimbabwe operates a multi-currency system, which, however, largely remains tilted towards the US dollar. The latest data signals a…

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Economic prospects liven over gold glow

THE country’s record gold haul in 2025 has raised business hopes for more sustained macroeconomic and ZiG stability going forward. Economic experts who spoke to The Financial Gazette — the country’s number one business publication and prime voice for industry and commerce — said this week that both the continuing high global prices for the…

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Equities market poised for gains

LOCAL equities should ride on the growth momentum realised last year, driven by sustained macro-economic stability, increased foreign currency adoption and improved sentiment, market analysts have said. While the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) remains susceptible to tight liquidity conditions, the prolonged ZiG stability presents reasonable ground for investors to stake their local currency quoted stocks.…

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