Thabiso Mutirwara mutirwarat@dailynews.co.zw AN UNUSUAL high-pressure system is expected to bring cold and wet weather to many parts in the south-eastern region of the country. As a result, the spokesperson of the Meteorological Services Department (MSD), James Ngoma, yesterday urged members of the public in the affected areas to be vigilant. This comes as South…
THE Zimbabwe Investment Development Agency (Zida) approved 207 new licenses in the first quarter (Q1) 2025, up 44,8 percent from the same period last year thanks to improved investor confidence and efficiency in the new electronic licensing system.Zida launched the electronic Do-It-Yourself (DIY) investment licensing system in the first quarter of last year, which has…
By Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw AUTHORITIES assured all Zimbabweans of their safety yesterday, amid alarming threats of imminent violence and armed conflict in the country by sacked former Zanu PF central committee member, Blessed Geza. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — national police spokesperson, Paul Nyathi, said there was “zero…
THE government has called on local businesses to invest in high value and technology-intensive production systems to boost their operations and the country’s economy. Speaking at the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) here, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga said the business community should strive to find innovative solutions which would spur Zimbabwe’s industrialisation. “As we…
THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) Company has secured a partner to invest US$12 million in the construction of a modern trade exhibition and shopping centre in Bulawayo.The project aims to transform the trade exhibition hub and is part of the ZITF’s initiative to modernise its premier trade showcase grounds and exhibition centre.On completion, the…
THE Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) says the government and relevant stakeholders need to unite in implementing measures to improve the performance of the manufacturing sector. CZI chief executive officer Sekai Kuvarika made the call during the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) business conference yesterday. According to the 2024 manufacturing sector survey results, the sector’s…
THE United Kingdom (UK) envoy says his country is working extra hard to increase Zimbabwe’s ability to export to the UK, Europe, and around the world. UK Ambassador to Zimbabwe Pete Vowles made the remarks during a ZITF reception cocktail on Tuesday, adding efforts were in overdrive to boost trade and investment opportunities between the…
THE India-Zimbabwe business session at the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo marked the strengthening of economic ties between the two countries. A 15-member Indian business delegation led by Rakesh Kumar is attending the global trade event. During their visit to the ZITF, the delegation signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the…
A RECENT report by Transparency International Zimbabwe (TIZ) has exposed rampant corruption in the country’s education sector affecting students and learning standards. The report calls on the government to address issues of ghost workers, bribery, examination leakages, and extortion. It noted that despite the government’s constitutional duty to provide quality education, the sector faces corruption…
Blessings Mashaya and Brandon Josphat SNR STAFF WRITERS ZIMBABWEANS carried on with their normal activities yesterday, in the process disregarding the call for an indefinite national shutdown by former Zanu PF central committee member Blessed Geza. As a result, it was business as usual in all major urban areas in the country — including in…
