The horses have bolted

 The retailer last month said it had been adversely impacted by a volatile operating environment like most of the formal retail sector.
By Newsday Feb. 4, 2025
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Informal sector hits back at Mthuli, warns against stifling business

Ncube said Treasury would “discourage” manufacturers from doing business with informal traders.
By Ashton Ndakusiya Feb. 4, 2025

Govt tightens noose on informal sector

One of the measures include discouraging manufacturers from doing business with informal traders.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Jan. 31, 2025

Zim’s path to economic recovery: Ncube’s vision for fiscal reform, debt restructuring

This year's discussions focused on fostering innovative solutions to enhance global resilience and promote inclusive development in an increasingly interconnected world.
By Equity Axis Jan. 31, 2025

Carnage in NGOs, clinics

Finance minister Mthuli Ncube has indicated that the government will fund the gap left by the US through tax.
By Problem Masau and Vanessa Gonye Jan. 31, 2025

Govt chips in to promote productivity

This comes as plastic pipe manufacturer Proplastics Limited yesterday raised concern over the company’s export performance.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Jan. 30, 2025

Zimbabwe inflation rises sharply in January

In his latest budget Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube introduced a 0.5% tax on fast food and a 10% tax on all sports betting proceeds, which took effect this month.
By Reuters Jan. 29, 2025

Alarm as economy implodes

 The formal retail sector has been the hardest hit, with some outlets struggling to restock as they edge towards closure a development reminiscent of the 2008-2009 economic crisis.
By Lawrence Maphosa and Takudzwa Munemo Jan. 29, 2025

Mthuli Ncube downplays exodus by multinationals

The recent departure of businesses such as Unilever and Deloitte shows how multinationals, many of whom are leaving African markets, no longer see Zimbabwe as a viable market.
By Own Correspondent Jan. 26, 2025