ZANU PF has retained the Gutu East and Insiza North parliamentary seats in the weekend’s byelections, solidifying its grip on the constituencies. The by-elections were triggered by the expulsion of Gutu East MP Benjamin Ganyiwa from Zanu PF and the death of Insiza North legislator Farai Taruvinga. According to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec), Zanu…
BAKERS Inn has distributed 152 container stores nationwide as part of a broader strategy to promote community entrepreneurship, mainly among women while also optimising its supply chains. The container store model stands out as a game-changer in Zimbabwe’s retail sector, especially at a time when most businesses are struggling to grow volumes due to supply…
THE Ministry of Agriculture is engaging fiscal authorities to secure tax holidays for horticultural producers, aiming to boost capital investments in the sector. The development is set to enhance growth, improve productivity, and attract more investment in horticulture, directly contributing to the industry’s economic vitality. Speaking on the sidelines of the horticulture development workshop in…
CHANGING the law to allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa and legislators to remain in office beyond 2028 will not be difficult once authorities make up their minds about this. So says Attorney General Virginia Mabiza, who adds that she is waiting for instructions from the government to allow her to kickstart the process. This comes after…
BY RUTENDO NGARA THE former minister of Foreign Affairs, Walter Mzembi, will spend this weekend in remand prison following his appearance yesterday before Harare regional magistrate Donald Ndirowei facing charges of skipping bail in 2018. Before allegedly defaulting court, he was facing charges of theft of trust property and is reported to have been living…
ALMOT MAQOLOStaff Writer THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority is going hammer and tongs on tax defaulters as duty debt surges to over ZiG3 billion. In an interview with Daily News On Sunday in Victoria Falls last week, the Zimra commissioner of taxes, Misheck Govha, said the taxman would, among other things, garnish bank accounts of individuals…
ZIMBABWE must align its regulatory framework to reward companies that actively reduce their carbon footprint, a leading Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) expert has said. This comes as ESG reporting continues to gain momentum globally. In a recent interview on the sidelines of the Bakertilly Business Winter School, Head of ESG at Davis Granite, Polite…
DELTA Corporation has thrown its weight behind the government’s ban on illegal alcohol production and sale, citing dangers to public health. The company is urging stricter enforcement of alcohol regulations and a multi-stakeholder approach to tackle counterfeit alcohol distribution. “We believe a multi-stakeholder approach is critical. As a company, Delta calls for stronger regulatory enforcement,…
BY TAPIWA CHIRUME MAKONI Rural District Council (RDC) in Manicaland has warned villagers that it will impose a US$50 penalty with effect from November 1 if their homes have no toilets. The council said the decision was part of its efforts to curb open defecation. This comes as most villagers in Makoni RDC lack access…
THE Insurance Council of Zimbabwe (ICZ) has called on industry to adapt to technological advancements and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve business efficiency. Speaking at the ICZ Research Competition and Awards ceremony in Harare on Thursday, ICZ chief executive officer Donald Muthe said there was a need for insurers to position themselves for innovation disruptions,…
