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Hazel Marimbiza in BULAWAYO THE Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) says it is intensi­fying engagements with industry stakeholders to shape Zimbabwe’s position under the Framework Agreement on Economic Partner­ship with China, following a series of nationwide consultations with businesses. In an update yesterday, the CZI said meetings held in Harare, Bula­wayo, and Mutare brought together…

ZIMBABWE is emerging as a focal point in an ambitious US$3 billion energy programme funded by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank).The project aims to modernise fuel supply chains across Southern Africa, drastically cutting the region’s reliance on Middle Eastern imports.Afreximbank’s senior executive vice-president, Denys Denya detailed a strategic vision focused on upgrading pipelines, increasing storage…

LEADING financial service institution, Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe, has launched a brand thematic campaign aimed at promoting sustainable economic development through the provision of relevant, innovative, and client-centric financial solutions.The brand campaign, aptly named, ‘Bank On Growth’, reaffirms Stanbic Bank’s customer centricity and pursuit for innovation by extending its role beyond traditional financial services to one…

 NICOZDIAMOND Insurance plans to leverage technology to enhance product and service innovation in order to drive growth, amid a marked sectoral shift towards affordable cover for the informal market. In a statement accompanying the group’s financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, chief executive David Nyabadza said the strategy is aimed at strengthening…

THE Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (Zida) issued 146 new li­cences in Q1 2026, down 32,2 percent year-on-year, as stricter regulations and seasonal factors slowed approvals, par­ticularly in reserved sectors. The decline in new licences is from a prior comparative period of 214 licenses. “During the quarter under re­view, the agency recorded mixed performance in…

CHIEF WRITER THE HALO Trust says it is now leveraging advanced technology to accelerate the clearance of landmines in the country to improve safety for de-miners and restore land for productive use. The deadly landmines were laid in Zimbabwe in the 1970s by the former white minority government to deter young freedom fighters from crossing…

THE country’s higher and technical learning institutions are emerging as key drivers of innovation, showcasing practical solutions that enhance industrial competitiveness and strengthen sectoral linkages at the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF). From mining and agriculture to manufacturing and energy, institutions are aligning research, training, and innovation with industry needs, positioning themselves as critical…

THE Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has begun the process of filling top positions in the organisation as part of its massive restructuring exercise.This follows last year’s retrenchment of several directors and senior managers.It also follows the recent appointment of communication and public relations strategist George Manyaya as ZTA substantive chief executive officer.In an advertisement this…