Business

ZIMBABWE’s mineral production significantly improved across major commodities during the third quarter of this year marking a 20 percent uptick from the comparable period last year, latest figures from the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) show. The improvement is a welcome development for Zimbabwe, which predominantly relies on mineral exports for foreign currency generation. The…

STANBIC Bank Zimbabwe chief executive Solomon Nyanhongo has landed the overall chief executive officer (CEO) of the year as well as the banking sector CEO of the year awards at the prestigious annual CEO Round Table Awards ceremony. A five-member adjudication committee made up of seasoned players in banking, law, accounting, media and investment and…

THE government has urged businesses to boost creativity and stay ahead of emerging trends and technologies to remain competitive. Speaking at the 5th Public Relations and Communication Awards recently, Jenfan Muswere, the minister of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services emphasized that transparency and ethical conduct are crucial for business success. “As we strive for excellence…

Beaven Dhliwayo Group Features Editor PACIFIC Cigarette Company (PCC) has once again solidified its reputation as an innovative and influential industry leader by bagging two prestigious accolades at the recent Institute of Public Relations and Communication of Zimbabwe (IPRCZ) Awards. The company received the Influencer Marketing – Large but not Listed – Platinum Award, while…

STAFF WRITER KUNDAYI Mbiriri was all tears of joy as his name was called out as the inaugural winner of the Sharpe Business Academy (SBA) at a glittering ceremony held recently at a Harare hotel. Mbiriri, the founder of Hukama technologies, received a whooping US$10 000 from founder of the academy, businessman Ken Sharpe, after…

STAFF WRITER A FIRST has been scored at Harare’s Pomona City as the US$4 billion project is going to be the only live, work, shop and play residential enclave with a fruit orchard to feed its residents and foster community and social connection. The orchard would enhance the estate’s ambience, property values and general appeal….

Jeffrey Muvundusi SOUTHERN EDITOR THE government has hailed the burgeoning industrial hemp and medicinal cannabis sector as a transformative force for Zimbabwe’s economy. In his remarks at the industrial hemp and cannabis field day at Thathokuhle Farm just outside Bulawayo yesterday, minister of Agriculture Anxious Masuka emphasised the crop’s potential to create jobs, boost export…

STAFF WRITER ECOSURE, the country’s leading life insurance provider, marks a major milestone today as it celebrates a decade of innovation, empowerment of millions through insurance inclusion, and significant community impact. Over the past 10 years, EcoSure – a unit of Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited’s insurance business – has redefined the life insurance industry by…

Shamaine Chirimujiri STAFF WRITER THE government says it remains committed to creating an environment where marketers, brands, and agencies could thrive locally and internationally. Speaking at the Superbrand Awards organized by the Marketers Association of Zimbabwe (MAZ) in Harare recently, Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development minister Monica Mutsvangwa, emphasized the importance of…