AUTHORITIES have implored industry to find innovative ways to reduce carbon emissions to alleviate climate change impact. Speaking to the Daily News at the weekend, Finance minister Mthuli Ncube said more needed to be done to curb climate change, especially by industry.“Globally, there is a consensus that upscaling climate action requires capacity building. Our local…
ORGANISERS of the 64th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) edition, which ended in Bulawayo on Saturday, have expressed satisfaction over the bigger and higher quality outlook of the show saying exhibitors for this year’s edition increased by 35 percent. Speaking to journalists yesterday, during the ZITF wrap up, the fair’s chairperson Busisa Moyo said the…
THE European Union (EU) has urged local companies to fully exploit the bloc’s vast trade opportunities to boost their businesses and the country’s economy. Speaking to the Daily News at the weekend, the EU’s ambassador to Zimbabwe, Jobst von Kirchmann, said there were many opportunities for local business within Europe. “I would like to highlight…
KENYAN president, William Ruto, has applauded Zimbabweans for showing resilience in the face of myriad challenges and working hard to transform the country’s economy. Officially opening the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZIFT) here yesterday, Ruto expressed confidence in this regard that the country’s economy would continue to improve. “We all know that Zimbabwe has waged…
AUTHORITIES say Zimbabwe needs to develop sustainable and resilient micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as they contribute to meaningful economic growth. Speaking at a workshop for MSMEs in Bulawayo yesterday, Women Affairs minister Monica Mutsvangwa said the small business sector was the bedrock of the country’s economy. “It is important that we develop sustainable…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa said yesterday that he had been impressed by the high quality of local products showcased at this year’s Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF). Addressing the media after touring various exhibitors’ stands, Mnangagwa said the high quality of the products was proof that the country was on the right track. “I am extremely…
AUTHORITIES say they are working on doubling efforts to end malaria cases in the country with deaths from related cases decreasing this year compared to last year. Speaking to journalists on Thursday at the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo, Health minister Douglas Mombeshora confirmed more efforts were needed to end malaria. “This…
THE chaos ravaging the opposition should concern all Zimbabweans who want to see the country flourishing and the lives of its citizens improving. So says opposition stalwart, former Cabinet minister and now mayor of Bulawayo David Coltart, who adds that unity among Zimbabweans is crucial to move the country forward. Speaking last night on independent…
THE government says there is a need to find lasting strategies to end the increase in human-wildlife conflicts as citizens are increasingly being targeted and killed by wildlife animals. Speaking at the human and wildlife conflict fund deliberations at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair in Bulawayo yesterday, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga said the impact of…
THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) says it is working on unmasking data protection offenders who abuse social media and hide behind pseudo names. Speaking at a digital economy conference at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) on Tuesday, Potraz director general Gift Machengete said many people were violating the Data Protection…
