THE country’s equity market recovery is increasingly dependent on new listings at the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX), rather than migrations from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), as tight monetary policy and structural constraints continue to limit overall market appeal, First Mutual Wealth (FMW) has said. This development would mark a strategic shift by issuers…
THE World Bank says that growth in developing countries, including Zimbabwe, is progressing at a significantly slower pace than needed to effectively absorb the expanding young population into the job market. This comes as the Washington-based lender projects growth in developing economies to slow to four percent this year from 4,2 percent in 2025. It…
ZIMBABWE’s efforts to secure reliable and affordable electricity are facing growing pressure from rising demand, climate-related shocks and continued reliance on a narrow energy mix, prompting renewed calls for alternative and climate-resilient energy solutions. Energy experts urged the government to consider integrating hemp-derived biochar into the country’s renewable energy framework, arguing that the approach could…
PROTEAS captain Temba Bavuma has been signed on as a brand ambassador by Mukuru, in a partnership that brings together top-level sport and one of Africa’s fastest-growing fintech companies. The…
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…
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…
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…
THE Insurance Council of Zimbabwe (ICZ) coordinated emergency response services for 226 verified road traffic incidents during the 2025/26 festive season, as insurers moved to limit accident-related losses during a…
By Ephias Ruhode FOR decades, the narrative of African development has been one of “catching up”, a relentless pursuit of the industrial milestones set by the Global North. But as we stand in 2026, a different story is unfolding. AI is not merely about innovation hubs in cities, it is about how societies organise work,…
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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