ZIMBABWE’s banking sector is heavily invested in foreign currency-denominated loans, which account for 88,88 percent of total loans and advances, reaching ZiG27,45 billion by mid-2024, according to recent data. The …
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Tax Matters
TAX MATTERS: Insurance commission tax: A regulatory dilemma with unintended consequences
IN Zimbabwe, insurance businesses must navigate and comply with many tax obligations. Among these several obligations is the property and insurance commission tax in respect of commission paid to freelance …
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RIOZIM’s associate, RZM Murowa (Murowa) says its revenue and profitability were negatively affected by receding global diamond prices despite a slight uptick in production during the six months to June …
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AFRICAN Distillers Limited (Afdis) volumes shot up by 11 percent during the half year ended September 30, 2024 driven by ready-to-drink and wine segments which grew by 22 percent and …
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FITCH Solution has projected a sharp drop for Zimbabwe’s economic growth from an estimated 5 percent in 2023 to just 1,9 percent in 2024. The British think-tank’s projection aligns with …
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ZIMBABWE’S diamond production surged by 22,2 percent in the second quarter of 2024, reaching 1,47 million carats, compared to 1,2 million carats in the same period last year, according to …
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Zimbabwe’s currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), may achieve stability only when demand for it reaches critical levels within the economy, says Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Monetary Policy Committee member …
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THE Central Mechanical and Equipment Department (CMED) says it plans to introduce interest rates for clients who delay payments starting next year. This comes as the state enterprise has faced …
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THE government has announced its commitment to implementing effective policy interventions to support local industries in a bid to create a fair business environment for all sectors, with a particular …
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Prisca Tshuma Staff Writer ZIMBABWE’S trade deficit grew to US$207,6 million in September 2024, marking a 4,2 percent increase from August’s figure of US$199,1 million, according to the latest data …