finance

BAT’s operational costs ease

BRITISH American Tobacco Zimbabwe (BAT) says operating costs eased by up to 66 percent to US$10 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, on the back of robust cost containment measures and a stable operating environment.Advertisements The inflationary tide cooled off this year as a result of a stable exchange rate, as the…

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Beyond the numbers: Heart of responsible social media analytics

By Faith ChingoiroAdvertisements IN today’s digital age, data analytics has become an essential component of effective social media marketing. By leveraging the vast amounts of data generated through interactions, trends, and user behaviours on social platforms, brands can tailor their marketing strategies to be more targeted, personalised, and impactful. However, with great power comes great…

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Zeco’s revenue up 82 percent

ZECO Holdings’ revenue for the third quarter to September 30, 2025 grew 82 percent to ZiG1,715 million from ZiG941 913 previous comparable period driven by a stable currency and good agricultural output.Advertisements The engineering firm said its performance is usually influenced by the economic climate, which has an impact on operating and production expenses. On…

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AFC Insurance targets informal sector

AFC Insurance has launched hospital and funeral cash plans aimed at supporting informal sector workers and smallholder farmers who often struggle to cope with unexpected shocks.Advertisements Zimbabwe’s economy is highly informal, with informal businesses accounting for about 60 percent of GDP. The lack of affordable insurance policies and loans has left many informal workers uninsured…

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Why national cyber command matters now

By Godfrey NyoniAdvertisements ZIMBABWE is moving much deeper into the digital world, with banks, schools, hospitals, and even government departments now depending heavily on online systems to operate. But as the country becomes more digital, it also becomes more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Today’s hackers are no longer just individuals sitting in dark rooms behind laptops;…

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Sandawana invests half a million in CSR initiatives

KUVIMBA Mining House’s subsidiary, Sandawana Mines, has invested US$500 000 in community social responsibility (CSR) initiatives aimed at improving the welfare and needs of the local community.Advertisements Sandawana general manager Godwill Gambiza said the organisation remains committed to strengthening its CSR efforts, noting that the community has expressed appreciation for the company’s continued involvement in…

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Zimbabwe’s platinum output to decline in 2025

ZIMBABWE’s platinum production is expected to decline by four percent this year to 493 000 ounces, weighed down by the absence of a drawdown of semi-finished stock that boosted last year’s volumes, latest data shows.Advertisements According to the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC), while the country remains a key player in the global market, short-term…

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Energy sector taxes slashed

AUTHORITIES have reviewed licences and taxes in the energy sector to ease the cost of doing business and enhance the economy’s growth.Advertisements This comes as Cabinet recently approved the review of levies, licences, and permits across 12 sectors of the economy. Addressing a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare yesterday, Information minister Jenfan Muswere said the…

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Zimstat modernises data for policy making

THE Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) is modernising the country’s data and statistical systems using Artificial Intelligence and digital tools to improve national policy-making.Advertisements Commemorating the African Statistics Day yesterday, Zimstat director general Tafadzwa Bandama said modernisation was key to producing trustworthy and useful data. “As the continent marks African Statistics Day 2025, Zimstat reaffirms…

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