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Econet adjusts charges by 20pc
ZIMBABWE’S largest mobile network operator, Econet Wireless, has increased its voice, data and SMS bundle prices by an average 20 percent.
Ecobank empowers women businesses
THE Ecobank Group has launched a programme for women-owned and women-focused businesses across its 33 markets, including Zimbabwe.
Banking sector in good state: Baz
BANKERS Association of Zimbabwe president Ralph Watungwa has assured depositors that their funds are in safe hands due to the current sound standing in the financial services sector, the Daily News reports.
Post- Budget Breakfast Forum oversubscribed
ORGANISERS of the Post-National Budget Business Breakfast Forum, which was headlined by Finance minister Mthuli Ncube and Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor John Mangudya last Monday, have described the event as an “unqualified…
Zimbabwe records massive jump in trade surplus
ZIMBABWE will record a trade surplus for the second year running, after recording a threefold-increase in its current account to US$939 million in the first nine months of the year, Finance and Economic Development minister, Mthuli Ncube…
Huawei offers insights into 5G innovation to Southern African media
Media from across the South African region experienced Galileo, Huawei’s immersive exhibition hall that explains 5G technology and its benefits.
Money laundering suspects to remain in custody
SIX people, who were arrested in a suspected foreign currency and money laundering scam involving $5 billion using a mobile money transfer platform, will have to stay in prison as their fate is yet to be decided.
Ecocash promo for diaspora remittances
CASSAVA Smartech Zimbabwe (Cassava) has extended its ‘My Ecocash Rewards’ promotion to the diaspora community as a way of bringing smiles to local customers during this festive season.
ICSAZ now member of international accounting body
THE Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in Zimbabwe (ICSAZ) has been admitted to the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) as an associate member ICSAZ becomes the second professional
accountancy organisation in…
Vivo Energy installs high-tech fire system
VIVO Energy Zimbabwe, which distributes and markets fuels, lubricants and liquefied petroleum gas, recently commissioned a world class fully automated high-tech fire system in Harare.
Tourism players meet over stimulus package
KEY stakeholders in the Zimbabwean tourism sector yesterday convened in Harare to deliberate on the progress in terms of disbursement of the $500 million economic stimulus package provided to them by government in May this year.
Emirates Airline adds third flight to Harare
EMIRATES, the largest airline and flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, resumed flights to Harare at the beginning of last month.
Power Giants opens new branch in Mutare
REGIONAL electrical power utility firm, Power Giants Private Limited, has opened a new branch in Mutare, cementing its position as one of the leading service providers in the electrical engineering field in Zimbabwe.
First Capital Bank offers new services
ON THE back of a successful migration of their banking systems, First Capital Bank Zimbabwe has launched two new innovative products and services for customers and the general public.
ZTA launches ZimBho domestic tourism drive
THE Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has launched a domestic tourism campaign, dubbed ZimBho.
‘Zimbabwe to remain in debt’
ZIMBABWE’S appetite for loans and the absence of a comprehensive plan to service both foreign and domestic arrears will result in the country being trapped in a debt crisis, a new report has said.
Econet launches international network hotspots
Econet, through its subsidiaries Liquid Telecom Group (LTG) and Cassava Fintech International (CFI) yesterday launched a network of #SasaiWifiFinder hotspots in Kenya, Uganda, Zambia and Rwanda, providing locals with most affordable…
Zera reviews fuel prices
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has announced new fuel prices which have seen diesel slightly going down by five percent, while petrol slightly increased by four percent, the Daily News reports.
ZimTrade set to launch online store
ZIMBABWE’S export promotion body, ZimTrade, is set to launch an online store, Shop@Zim, in a bid to enable local companies to access international buyers amid the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
IDBZ focuses on energy projects
THE Infrastructural Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) says it is seeking Green Climate Fund (GCF) accreditation as it increases its focus on renewable energy projects following the energy shortages faced by the country lately.
Lafarge in strong post-Covid-19 lockdown recovery
CEMENT manufacturing giant, Lafarge Cement Zimbabwe (Ltd), has recorded a strong come back from the Covid-19-induced slowdown of business operations as indicated in the company’s half-year performance results.
Cost of living up
ZIMBABWE’S cost of living, as measured by the Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ), food basket for a low income family of six, rose to $14 438 in August from $14 256 in July, representing a 1,27 percent increase.
Government gazettes rules for inter-city travel
THE government has, through Statutory Instrument (SI) 223 of 2020, gazetted regulations for the resumption of inter-city travel, which will see operators applying for the routes they want to service to the Commissioner of Road Motor…
FBC Bank Launches Noku, Digital Banking Assistant on Whatsapp
FBC Bank has announced the launch of Noku, a smart Digital Assistant who has been equipped with the capability of assisting clients with executing banking and insurance services on Whatsapp at any time of the day...24/7.
Payments for Goods and Services in Nostro made easy
In response to the growing customer needs to transact in foreign currency, most banks have responded by upgrading their payments infrastructure to allow processing of nostro
payments.