ZIMBABWE is poised to double cement production in the next two years, thanks to ongoing investments by both traditional and new players, as this is expected to avert existing shortages, …
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UAE targets Africa trade for food security, high growth rates
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterThe United Arab Emirates, sub-Saharan Africa’s biggest trade partner after China, plans to further expand commerce with the region as it seeks to bolster food security and tap into rapid …
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South Africa handed India their heaviest defeat by runs to complete a compelling 2-0 series sweep in Guwahati on Wednesday. The Proteas won by 408 runs in the second Test …
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THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has received an application from Union Peak Thermal Zim (Private) Limited to construct a 100-megawatt (MW) coal-fired thermal power plant in Kwekwe, Midlands province. …
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STANBIC Bank Zimbabwe is committed to supporting the tourism sector by offering a variety of products that contribute to its growth, the financial institution has said. The leading financial services …
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Nedbank to pay Transnet R600 million to settle swap dispute
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterNedbank Group has agreed to pay Transnet R600 million ($34.8 million) in a confidential commercial settlement, ending a year-long legal dispute over interest-rate swaps. The settlement, made without any admission …
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AUTHORITIES say the ongoing construction boom has nearly tripled cement demand since 2017, triggering acute nationwide shortages. The cement supply tightened in recent weeks, with major domestic producers grappling with …
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THE Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) is investigating bottled-water manufacturers to ensure strict compliance with safety standards amid a surge of bogus companies. This comes as the country continues to witness …
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THE Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ) is preparing to launch a mobile phone-based platform that will allow shoppers to verify product authenticity instantly, an important step in tackling counterfeit and …
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UNIFREIGHT Africa (Unifreight) says its revenue for the year is on course to hit record levels after posting a 19 percent increase in the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, …