THE government says the country must harness its vast mineral wealth to drive industrialisation, create jobs, and accelerate development in local communities. Speaking during a mining indaba yesterday, Mines deputy minister Polite Kambamura said the country had to take advantage of the growing demand for critical minerals to boost its economy. “Zimbabwe stands at a…
THE Marketers Association of Zimbabwe (Maz) is encouraging local marketers to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their campaigns to help Zimbabwean brands compete globally. This was said at the National Exceptional Marketing Awards ceremony, themed “Marketing in Motion: Building Resilient Brands in an Uncertain World,” held in the capital at the weekend that highlighted the…
THE government is taking steps to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into Zimbabwe’s education system to prepare students for the demands of the digital age. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, the director of communications and advocacy at the ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, Taungana Ndoro, said the ministry was carrying out a curriculum review…
THE Grain Marketing Board (GMB) said it had cleared outstanding arrears to wheat farmers and already had funds in hand for this…
THE Tourism Business Council of Zimbabwe (TBCZ) has called on the government to do more to fix dilapidated roads and improve electricity supply for tourists’ convenience. This comes as the country is embarking on road rehabilitation and infrastructure development through the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme, allocating significant funds for the maintenance and upgrading of roads…
THE Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers (CZR) has pledged to work closely with the government to ensure that recently announced reforms to ease the cost of doing business are fully implemented and benefit all stakeholders. In a statement yesterday, CZR president Denford Mutashu commended the government for taking bold steps to reduce regulatory burdens, streamline permits,…
THE State yesterday withdrew US$400 000 fraud charges against Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) chairperson Patrick Devenish and former chief executive Meanwell Gudu. The court heard that there was no evidence to proceed to trial, prompting the withdrawal. It had been alleged that the two generated two contract agreements misrepresenting that a loan facility…
DIVERSIFIED financial services provider Old Mutual Zimbabwe has urged businesses to embrace innovation and leverage technology to stay competitive and aligned with changing market dynamics. Speaking at the Better Future Summit held in Harare yesterday, Old Mutual Zimbabwe group chief executive officer, Sam Matsekete, said a forward-thinking approach was critical for sustainability. “As businesses, we…
NEDBANK Zimbabwe has expanded its footprint with the opening of a new branch at Greenfields Complex in Harare, in a move the bank says will boost financial inclusion while accelerating a shift towards digital-first banking. Speaking at the launch of the branch in Harare yesterday, Nedbank executive head of sales and business origination Heresy Herry…
THE Deposit Protection Corporation (DPC) has urged individuals and businesses to use formal banking channels rather than stashing large sums of money at home or business premises to avert armed robberies. DPC, an independent statutory body established under the DPC Act to administer Zimbabwe’s Deposit Protection Scheme, said police reports show a worrying trend of…
