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                    ED hails WestProp
 
                        The project is a partnership between WestProp and City of Harare.
                      
                      
      
                        By Ashton Ndakusiya and Blessed Ndlovu 
                         Aug. 26, 2024
                      
                    WestProp starts selling The Hills Luxury Golf Estate properties
 
                        Sharpe said it was a one-off membership and a person could be allowed to bring in a guest or two, depending on whether they had a silver or platinum membership.
                      
                      
      
                        By Blessed Ndlovu and Ashton Ndakusiya 
                         Sep. 4, 2024
                      
                    US$1m to US$1bn: Time Bank reveals 20-year strategy
 
                        He said the groups could also form lawful syndicates of investors which can make syndicate investments to achieve impact investments in certain economic areas.
                      
                      
      
                        By Ashton Ndakusiya 
                         Sep. 4, 2024
                      
                    RBZ predicts further economic downturn
 
                        However, Zimbabwe's economic woes extend beyond the immediate effects of the drought and potential power shortages
                      
                      
      
                        By Ashton Ndakusiya 
                         Sep. 6, 2024
                      
                    ‘Revival of liquidity committee compromises RBZ autonomy’
 
                        RBZ governor John Mushayavanhu defended the move, stating that re-establishing the LMC was a key step in enabling authorities to implement
                      
                      
      
                        By Ashton Ndakusiya 
                         Sep. 6, 2024
                      
                    Bakers laud Mega Market, Victoria Foods
 
                        Ncube said the sector was making great strides to contain operational costs in a bid to maintain bread availability.
                      
                      
      
                        By Lee Musaidzi and Ashton Ndakusiya 
                         Sep. 9, 2024
                      
                    HCC proposes joint electricity, rates bill
 
                        The electricity bill was removed from the rates bill in the 1980s when Zesa Holdings, the national power utility firm, took over the payments of electricity.
                      
                      
      
                        By Ashton Ndakusiya 
                         Sep. 10, 2024
                      
                    ZNCC joins fresh push to drive intra-African trade
 
                        He said numerous programmes were in progress at both Comesa and African Union levels, focusing on capacity building and legal reforms necessary for seamless trade.
                      
                      
      
                        By Blessed Ndlovu and Ashton Ndakusiya 
                         Sep. 13, 2024
                      
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          ZiG collapse hits consumers hard
 
                        The ZiG has also been falling rapidly in recent weeks on the official market and last week it was pegged at 13.95.
                      
                      
                    Currency crisis piles more misery on fragile economy
 
                        So, the price also in USD has doubled in the shops, because shops are forced to use the official rate. Again, USD inflation is increasing at a faster rate.”
                      
                      
      
                        By Ashton Ndakusiya 
                         Sep. 20, 2024
                      
                    First Mutual sees red in 2024 H1
 
                        The loss was from a profit after tax of US$56,32 million over the 2023 comparative period.
                      
                      
      
                        By Ashton Ndakusiya 
                         Sep. 24, 2024
                      
                    Fishing industry crying for robust strategies: Govt
 
                        Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development secretary Obert Jiri said Zimbabwe had a deficit of 45 000 metric tonnes against a demand of 60 000 metric tonnes of fish annually.
                      
                      
                    OMZ teach religious leaders to pool resources to form capital fund
 
                        A capital fund is a pool of financial resources set aside for specific purposes, usually for long-term investments, acquisitions, or infrastructure projects.
                      
                      
      
                        By Ashton Ndakusiya 
                         Sep. 29, 2024
                      
                    CIPR, IPRCZ partner for PR excellence
 
                        The British-based CIPR is the world’s only “Royal Chartered” professional body for public relations practitioners with over 11 000 members.
                      
                      
      
                        By Ashton Ndakusiya 
                         Oct. 1, 2024
                      
                    Cattle die, livelihood activities limited as water challenges persist: Fews Net
 
                        In its food security update for September, FewsNet said the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Phase 3 crisis was now widespread throughout the country.
                      
                      
      
                        By Ashton Ndakusiya 
                         Oct. 3, 2024
                      
                    WestProp takes huge profit hit with 83% drop
 
                        The drop is from a profit after tax of US$25,14 million earned in the comparative 2023 period.
                      
                      
      
                        By Ashton Ndakusiya 
                         Oct. 6, 2024
                      
                    Mbare's heart stands still: fire ravages local marketplace, leaving vendors in despair
 
                        According to eyewitnesses, the fire may have been caused by cigarette smokers who sell sweeping brooms in the market.
                      
                      
      
                        By Ashton Ndakusiya 
                         Oct. 9, 2024
                      
                    Upgrade informal market structures, govt urged
 
                        Viset said the government should take action to ensure that proper modern market structures are erected in Mbare and other fire-prone areas like the furniture market in Glen View Area 8.
                      
                      
      
                        By Ashton Ndakusiya 
                         Oct. 10, 2024
                      
                    Realtors, land experts call for comprehensive master plan for Harare
 
                        Machibaya suggested considering an employee or outsourcing scheme in town planning and master plan development based on global best practices.
                      
                      
      
                        By Ashton Ndakusiya 
                         Oct. 14, 2024
                      
                    Bridgefort Capital to abandon ZSE for VFEX
 
                        Prior the VFEX listing, the firm will allot 84 615 385 Class A preferred shares to the placement agent to unlock capital for the Class A portfolio as and when required.
                      
                      
      
                        By Ashton Ndakusiya 
                         Oct. 27, 2024
                      
                    Mbare informal traders pick up the pieces after fire incident
 
                        Thus, microinsurance is appropriate for the low and irregular-income market in respect to cost, terms and conditions, coverage and delivery mechanisms.
                      
                      
      
                        By Ashton Ndakusiya 
                         Oct. 28, 2024
                      
                    ‘Fintechs have potential to propel economy’
 
                        Fintech platforms have been transforming Zimbabwe’s financial landscape in recent years by offering innovative digital solutions for financial transactions.
                      
                      
      
                        By Ashton Ndakusiya 
                         Oct. 29, 2024
                      
                    TIMB targets 300 million kg in 2025
 
                        TIMB said these initiatives not only reduced the cost of production at the farming level, but also improved the grassroots tobacco farmer’s livelihood.
                      
                      
      
                        By Ashton Ndakusiya 
                         Oct. 31, 2024
                      
                    Zeco revenue up in Q3
 
                        MGI noted that the firm’s balance sheet created material uncertainties over future operating results and cash flows.
                      
                      
      
                        By Ashton Ndakusiya 
                         Nov. 6, 2024
                      
                    ‘Zim economy among the least free globally’
 
                        Speaking at the launch of the the country’s audit in Harare on Wednesday, McMahon said countries with economic freedom experienced an increased gross domestic product (GDP).
                      
                      
      
                        By Ashton Ndakusiya and Lee Musaidzi 
                         Nov. 8, 2024
                      
                    Farmers cull pigs as feed crisis deepens
 
                        The pig industry, which relies heavily on grains for feed, has been hit hard.
                      
                      
      
                        By Ashton Ndakusiya 
                         Nov. 15, 2024
                      
                    Think-tank sees ‘disillusionment, unrest’ as Zim falters on currency
 
                        The country’s sound money rating, on a scale of 1 to 10, was barely above 1 between 2000 to 2021.
                      
                      
      
                        By Tatira Zwinoira and Ashton Ndakusiya 
                         Nov. 15, 2024
                      
                    NBS pledges continued support for SMEs
 
                        Speaking during the SME fund launch yesterday, NSSA acting general manager Charles Shava said they were committed to funding SMEs through NBS.
                      
                      
      
                        By Blessed Ndlovu and Ashton Ndakusiya 
                         Nov. 16, 2024
                      
                    NMBZ turns to Rabobank for agric financing
 
                        Zimbabwe is becoming increasingly exposed to climate risks with the country recording one of its worst droughts in 40 years during the  2023/24 agricultural season.
                      
                      
      
                        By Ashton Ndakusiya 
                         Nov. 19, 2024
                      
                    Mines ministry calls for adequate funding in 2025
 
                        The deputy minister emphasised the importance of maintaining the standards achieved under the government’s US$12 billion mining industry initiative.
                      
                      
      
                        By Ashton Ndakusiya 
                         Nov. 21, 2024
                      
                     
 
                      
                    
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   
                   




