ONE of the main focus areas for the modern-day economist is to advocate for policies earmarked at alleviating poverty and reducing inequality. Most economists concur that economic growth should be …
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LEGAL MATTERS: Legal grounds for divorce in Zimbabwe
by Hilary Muzaby Hilary MuzaTIME has often proved that vows given before marriage officers and exhilarated guests are meaningless as marriages have often crumbled after parties have discovered their incompatibility. When parties get joined …
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THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) says it is looking to create partnerships within the region and internationally to help revive the country’s rail services. It comes as efforts to …
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FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube has announced “a managed and floating exchange rate” as well as immediate introduction of a Reuters electronic trading, in a bid to shore up the floundering …
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THE Deposit Protection Corporation (DPC) has won a Supreme Court appeal over Al Shams Global BVI Limited (Al Shams)’s plans to compel the state agency to “honour its liquidity support …
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ZIMBABWE must urgently correct issues around property rights, bilateral agreements, dividend repatriation and the elimination of cartels-driven graft as well as encouragement of industrial competition if it is to attract …
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THE Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) says the government’s response to the country’s economic crisis lacks the much-needed urgency. The country’s economy last year shrunk by 6,5 percent as industry’s …
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Companies & Markets
Depressed Zimbabwe mortgage market derails Masholds
by Omega Ukamaby Omega UkamaMASHONALAND Holdings (Masholds) says a depressed mortgage market in Zimbabwe has made acquisition and property development challenging. The country is in its second episode of hyperinflation in a decade, which …
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TNDUSTRY says the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) should freeze money supply to restore confidence in the local currency which has plunged in value since its introduction last year. Last …
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THE Pensions and Provident Funds Amendment Bill — currently being debated in the National Assembly — seeks to make legislative provisions on valuations to protect members from value erosion due …