STAR Africa Corporation (Star Africa) says the government’s reluctance to review the surcharge on sugar and value-added tax (VAT) expenses continue to erode the group’s operating margins. Authorities introduced a …
finance
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THE ministry of Finance has moved to clarify the application of the recently introduced Digital Services Withholding Tax, directing the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) to align implementation with the original …
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By Godfrey Nyoni CYBERATTACKS are no longer a distant threat or something that only happens to large countries or multinational companies. In today’s digital world, it is no longer a …
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MUTAPA Investment Fund (MIF) has the capacity to unlock fresh capital to resuscitate struggling entities under its ambit, leveraging its US$14,9 billion asset base, experts have said. The country’s sovereign …
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THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says it is shifting from a tight to a prudent monetary policy stance to consolidate recent economic gains. The central bank governor, John Mushayavanhu, …
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AS ZIMBABWE turns the page to 2026, the prevailing sentiment among the nation’s economic watchers is one of ‘cautious optimism’. It is a phrase that has become a staple of …
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International News
Africa’s copper giants cash in on historic price surge
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterThe Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia are reaping the benefits of a historic surge in global copper prices, providing both nations with a rare economic windfall. Copper, a cornerstone …
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Lifestyle
Top 10 major African cities with the lowest rent costs at the start of 2026
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterMajor African cities that serve as commercial hubs, such as Lagos, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Cairo, and Accra, are significantly impacted by a low rent index at the beginning of any fiscal …
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Rand strength and soaring metal prices have bolstered the capitalisation of South Africa’s benchmark equity index on the JSE to the highest since 2019. The value of shares listed on …
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International News
South Africa relaxes laws to salvage firms hit by power costs
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterSouth Africa eased antitrust rules to allow competitors in industries hit by high power costs to cooperate on negotiating cheaper power supply in a bid to prevent their total collapse, …