CZR opposes proposed textile, clothing import licensing regime
THE Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers (CZR) has strongly opposed a proposed textile and clothing import licensing regime, warning that the move would increase costs
By Business Reporter
Oct. 2, 2025
PPC rebounds after Zim tariff move
Volumes at Zimbabwe’s biggest cement maker, PPC, rose by 22% during the four months ended July 31, 2025, as demand surged, boosted by a 30% tariff on imports introduced in May
By Chen Williams
Sep. 26, 2025
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Afreximbank chief rebukes financiers over trade fair snub
The continental trade showcase, held in Algiers from September 4, ended on Wednesday after recording unprecedented deal signings and high-level attendance.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Sep. 12, 2025
Afreximbank avails US$2bn facility for African sub-sovereigns
The announcement was made by Afreximbank president Benedict Oramah at the 5th African Sub-Sovereign Governments Network (AfSNET) business engagement in Algeria.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Sep. 7, 2025
Zim wins bid to host IATF headquarters
The new entity, to be established in Harare, will be capitalised with an initial US$28 million seed fund from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank).
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Sep. 5, 2025
Harare wins bid to host IATF headquarters
HARARE has been selected to host the headquarters of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) in an ambitious plan by the co-founders to make Africa’s biggest trade fair platform a standalone entity.
By Ndamu Sandu
Sep. 5, 2025
Cafca profitability under threat from increased competition
OGIL is a blanket authorisation that allows for the import of most goods without the need for specific import licences or permits.
By Ruth Maseko
Aug. 20, 2025
Afreximbank arranges US$1,35bn in US$4bn Dangote Refinery refinancing deal
The deal marks a significant step in completing Africa’s largest single-train refinery, which is poised to transform regional energy supply and reduce dependence on imported fuel.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Aug. 5, 2025
Addressing customs fraud and associated challenges
A customs system which is good at facilitating the speedy movement of imports and exports, at a reasonable cost, is essential for economic development
By Kevin Tutani
Aug. 1, 2025
