By Memory Nguwi THERE is a popular hiring slogan that has outlived its usefulness: “Hire for attitude and train for skill.” It is repeated in leadership seminars, celebrated in motivational…
By Qelani Makina “The first rule of any technology used in a business is that automation applied to an efficient operation will magnify the efficiency. The second is that automation…
WILLDALE is set to set up an industrial park in Mt Hampden after regaining possession of its 123,6-hectare land which had been unlawfully occupied by third parties. The brick maker said vacant possession has been granted to the appointed contractor to commence development. “The initiation of on-site works, together with the planned disposal of industrial…
By Godfrey Nyoni CYBERCRIME in Zimbabwe continues to grow every year, especially attacks involving phishing, password cracking, mobile money fraud, and attempts to break into bank and government systems, and the sad truth is that most organisations only realise they were hacked long after the damage has already been done. But imagine if hackers could…
SEED CO has taken a firm stance responding to climate change challenges with the introduction of two maize hybrids and a wheat variety during the six months to September 30, 2025. The seed producer added to its portfolio the medium-maturity hybrids SC661 and SC657 to its maize seed range, targeting stable performance across different rainfall…
NAMPAK Limited (Nampak) says its Zimbabwean assets are still ‘held for sale’ following the TSL deal collapse earlier this year. Agro-industrial firm, TSL entered into an agreement with Nampak to snap up its 51,43 percent shareholding in Nampak Zimbabwe for US$25 million before it pulled out at the eleventh hour. The South African packaging firm…
WESTPROP Holdings (WestProp) recorded a 31,7 percent increase in revenue to US$5,60 million during the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, driven by robust sales at Pomona City and Seatrite residential projects. During the period under review, Pokugara’s contribution to group revenue decreased significantly from US$1,25 million to US$0,31 million. This decline is attributed to…
NATIONAL Tyre Services (NTS) anticipates resuming direct procurement of budget tyre brands from China and implementing strategic cost reductions to restore the company’s profitability by the end of next year. Last year, the group announced it had restarted sourcing budget tyres from China in response to increasing competition from informal players, which was eroding its…
GENERAL Beltings Holdings (GB) is projecting a robust full year profit supported by a strong order book in the second half of the year, mainly from the construction and mining sectors. The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE)-listed rubber and chemicals manufacturer, in its financial results for the six months to June 30, 2025 doubled operating profit to…
ZIMBABWE’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) sector is structurally fragile, hindered by limited access to finance and external markets as well as over-reliance on imports, the inaugural State of the MSME Sector Report shows. According to the report, Zimbabwe’s emerging businesses scored a composite index of 49,6 percent, reflecting a sector still ‘developing.’ The…
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