Regulatory costs chokes industry, hinders competitiveness: CZI
He bemoaned the pressure being exerted on the formal sector due to smuggled and counterfeit products that are dominating the market.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Dec. 12, 2024
Incentivise informal sector: CZI
The informal sector is now estimated to make up between 60% and 70% of the economy, generating annual revenue of US$14,2 billion, according to the central bank.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Dec. 10, 2024
Ncube’s budget must target the vulnerable
Zimbabwe’s currency woes that started over two decades ago continue unabated — in April this year the government scrapped the RTGs dollar after it was battered by inflation.
By The Standard
Nov. 24, 2024
‘ZiG defence plan doomed’
ZiG has struggled to hold ground against a brutal black market, where it has recently traded at premiums of up to 100%.
By Shame Makoshori and Freeman Makopa
Oct. 4, 2024
‘Feja-feja economics not working’as ZiG falters
Others retailers were claiming that the point-of-sale machines were down which forced customers to pay in United States dollar.
By Problem Masau
Sep. 27, 2024
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Harare’s industries make way for tuckshops
In Graniteside, many industries stopped at the height of a terrifying economic crash in 2008, when 500 billion percent inflation wiped the domestic currency.
By Shame Makoshori and Freeman Makopa
Aug. 11, 2024
Industry sounds alarm on Zim forex shortages
Israel Murefu, former president of the Employers Confederation of Zimbabwe, told businessdigest that the foreign currency shortage issue needed to be addressed urgently.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Jul. 26, 2024
Power crisis grounds industries…manufacturers idle for 18 hours daily
He said CZI has been in discussions with the state-run utility Zesa to address the power distribution issues.
Zim manufacturing sector’s contribution to GDP declines
The report also proposed that Zimbabwe can draw immense trade opportunities by tapping into the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Jun. 14, 2024
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Clive Malunga digs in over anti-ED2030 crusade
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By Nqobani Ndlovu and Sharon Buwerimwe
Dec. 29, 2024
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Double jeopardy for Harare’s victims of mass house demolitions as rains intensify
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Dec. 29, 2024
