finance

ZimTrade leverages AI to drive export growth

ZIMTRADE has integrated artificial intelligence (AI) into its export development programmes as it moves to drive sustainable growth and improve the competitiveness of local businesses in global markets.Advertisements In its latest newsletter, ZimTrade said the initiative was a response to the growing shift towards digital trade, where data-driven solutions are increasingly shaping global commerce. “The…

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Government accelerates SME infrastructure

ZIMBABWE is accelerating small and medium enterprises (SMEs) infrastructure development and funding, with nine projects nearing completion as part of ongoing efforts to integrate the sector into the mainstream economy.Advertisements Speaking after a cabinet meeting Tuesday, acting Information minister Mangaliso Ndhlovu said the initiatives are aimed at boosting productivity, formalisation and job creation in the…

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Domestic tourism booms

ZIMBABWE’s domestic tourism sector recorded a significant jump in activity during the first quarter of 2026, with total trips increasing to an estimated 2,62 million, up from 1,94 million in the previous period, latest data shows.Advertisements According to the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), the growth signals a robust recovery and increased participation within the local…

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RioZim shareholders approve turnaround plan

RIOZIM shareholders have approved a major capital raise involving asset disposals, debt restructuring and debt financing as part of an immediate business turnaround plan.Advertisements At an extraordinary general meeting held on April 22, 2026, shareholders voted 100 percent in favour of all special resolutions. The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE)-listed metal and mining company has been struggling…

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Government targets 350k hectares under irrigation

ZIMBABWE is intensifying efforts to boost food security, with the government targeting an increase in irrigated land to 350 000 hectares from the current 257 000.Advertisements In an interview yesterday, the permanent secretary in the ministry of Agriculture, Obert Jiri, said irrigation development remained a key strategy to shield agricultural production from the effects of…

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Power disruptions choke Mimosa

MIMOSA Mining Company (Mimosa)’s production slipped during the third quarter ended March 31, 2026, as intermittent power outages and challenging geological conditions weighed on operations.Advertisements The platinum miner was not spared from nationwide electricity disruptions during the period which slowed operating momentum and affected processing stability. As a result, milled volumes decreased by one percent…

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ZMX anticipates grain price increases

THE Zimbabwe Mercantile Exchange (ZMX) expects the price of key agricultural commodities to increase in the coming weeks driven by supply constraints in staple grains.Advertisements In its latest weekly bulletin to May 1, 2026, ZMX said the development has resulted in shifting bargaining power towards sellers, which is a positive development for farmers already grappling…

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