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Industry urged to ramp up exports

Prisca Tshuma THE government has urged industry to take advantage of improved macroeconomic stability to boost production and expand exports.Since last year, the country has, for the most part, maintained a positive trade balance, supported by firm foreign currency inflows from mineral exports and a stable local currency.Exports of value-added products rose by 18 percent…

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ZimTrade calls for modernisation in horticulture

Mishma Chakanyuka ZIMTRADE has called for investment in modern agricultural value chain systems to meet the demand for horticultural products from the Chinese market.This comes as China recently granted a zero-tariff treatment to 53 African countries, including Zimbabwe, through its Zero-Tariff Regime, effective from the start of this month.The initiative is designed to dismantle traditional…

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Cottco enters corporate rescue

Brighton MuronzereyiTHE Cotton Company of Zimbabwe Limited (Cottco) has officially entered voluntary corporate rescue proceedings, a move aimed at shielding the state-linked entity from total collapse.According to a “Notice to Affected Persons” dated April 30, the board of the company adopted a resolution on April 29 to place Cottco under supervision in terms of the…

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Government pushes firms to reduce emissions

Shamaine ChirimujiriBUSINESS players must implement practical interventions to reduce emissions, particularly in the agriculture and energy sectors, the ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife has said.Speaking at the low emission breakfast meeting in Harare on Tuesday, the chief director for environment, climate and wildlife, Washington Zhakata, who was represented by the acting director of the…

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Elephant Hills defers upgrade

Masimba Makwembere ELEPHANT Hills Resort in Victo­ria Falls says it has postponed its planned refurbishment works to support the country’s role as co-host of the 2027 International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket World Cup. In a statement yesterday, Elephant Hills Resort said the delay would help the country have enough accommoda­tion to cater for fans. “We…

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Mutapa drives formalisation of artisanal mining

MUTAPA Gold Resources has intensified efforts to formalise artisanal and small-scale mining after certifying 300 miners this week, as it moves to replicate its structured mining model across key assets nationwide. The certification programme, conducted in Chegutu on Thurs­day in partnership with the Zim­babwe School of Mines, is part of a broader strategy by the…

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Mobile subscriptions surge — Potraz

THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) says the country has recorded a sharp rise in mobile and Internet usage, alongside increased investment in network infrastructure.In its sector performance report for the fourth quarter of 2025, Potraz director-general Gift Machengete said the telecommunications industry is undergoing a rapid transition towards a data-centric ecosystem,…

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