Business

HARARE – Liquid Telecom Zimbabwe has appointed Martin Mushambadope, as deputy managing director with effect from March 1, 2018. Prior to his appointment, Mushambadope was the company’s commercial officer. Mushambadope has extensive local and international experience in the financial services sector, healthcare service, advisory services and telecoms having worked in England, Singapore, Ghana, Kenya and…

HARARE – Respected South Africa-based economic research firm NKC African Economics (NKC) yesterday upgraded Zimbabwe’s sovereign credit rating or ability to borrow money for the first time in nearly 20 years, saying continued progress on economic and institutional reforms would boost the country’s growth potential. NKC is a Cape Town- based research firm that investigates…

HARARE – President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s sentiments about the superiority of the Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (Zinara)’s working relationship with Univern Enterprises (Private) Limited (Univern) have virtually affirmed the deal as one of the best private-public sector partnerships in the country. This also comes amid clear indications that the Harare-based technology firm’s tollgate, vehicle licensing and…

HARARE – Business Fortunate Chisango has been appointed Ecobank Zimbabwe (Ecobank) chairperson. He takes over from David Whatman who stepped down after serving his term in line with the financial group’s corporate governance charter. Chisango comes on board at a time Ecobank is expected to maintain its profit levels after the bank’s post-tax profit increased…

HARARE – President Emmerson Mnangagwa says the mandate and strategy of faith community-led economic development movement, World Economic Congress (Wec), aimed at improving people’s lives was crucial for Zimbabwe’s economic growth. Wec presented its economic transformation strategy to the president during his meeting with leaders of churches in Zimbabwe which was attended by more than…