How African mass markets make productive use of gossip and the grapevine
Some telling mixed results were also experienced in Rwanda through attempts to link farmers and buyers on a platform called Viamo.
By Charles Dhewa
Feb. 28, 2024
Wholesalers put curbs on informal sector orders
Economist Tony Hawkins said: “Retailers are now allowed to buy direct from industry and manufacturers are allowed to sell to hotels subject to tax compliance.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Jan. 14, 2024
Zim’s upper-middle-income vision off the rails: Economist
The country needs to be investing about US$5 billion in infrastructure every year, but has been investing only US$900 million.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Dec. 14, 2023
Economists warn of inflation shocks from the 2024 national budget
Chitambara urged the government to stick to the prescribed budget and ensure fiscal and monetary discipline to avoid further increasing the budget through supplementary budget.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Nov. 30, 2023
Market rejects ZWL$50 notes...as currency loses value
Economist Prosper Chitambara said the rejection of the ZWL$50 note might push government to release higher denomination notes, a move that would increase the money supply.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Oct. 3, 2023
Women’s groups fret over drop in female MPs
Labour, Economists and African Democrats (Lead) president, Linda Masarira, said the political environment was hostile against women.
By Tafadzwa Kachiko
Aug. 31, 2023
Linda Masarira application thrown out with costs
Masarira took ZEC to court after failing to raise the US$20 000 fee required to enter the presidential race.
By Boitumelo Makhurane
Jul. 27, 2023
Masarira court hearing set for today
Masarira is the leader of the Labour, Economists and African Democrats (LEAD) party.
By Tafadzwa Kachiko
Jun. 30, 2023
Number of female politicians set to drop
“The 2023 elections will have the lowest number of female candidates running for office, particularly, because of the astronomical candidate nomination fees that were pegged by Zec.
By Evans Mathanda
Jun. 21, 2023
