Imports only occupy 20% shelf space: Govt

The COVID-19 pandemic was a catalyst for industrial transformation, a wakeup call for the manufacturing and commercial sectors
By Freeman Makopa Mar. 15, 2023

Govt scouts for more value chain development aid

GOVERNMENT says it hopes to increase financial resources towards value chain development.
By Freeman Makopa Feb. 27, 2023

Banks buy into Zim, Zambia agro-parks

In an interview with Standardbusiness, Nzenza said the funding would be shared among the two countries.
By Freeman Makopa Feb. 26, 2023

Zim, Zambia to pilot agro-parks

Industry and Commerce minister Sekai Nzenza said the two countries would soon launch a feasibility study for the project.
By Freeman Makopa Feb. 24, 2023

Zim exports in 5,5% jump

In the report, submitted to Cabinet recently, Industry and Commerce minister Sekai Nzenza revealed that exports reached US$404 million up from US$383 million.
By Freeman Makopa Feb. 21, 2023

Fertiliser industry requires US$55m per month to unlock stocks

In a State of Industry and Commerce report submitted to Cabinet recently, Industry and Commerce minister Sekai Nzenza said the financial package would unlock stocks on a monthly basis.
By Freeman Makopa Jan. 30, 2023

Govt exploring ways to address forex crisis

Industry and Commerce minister Sekai Nzenza says the government is exploring strategies that will guarantee flow of foreign currency.
By Freeman Makopa Jan. 24, 2023

Zim plans to declare sugar a ‘strategic’ crop

Strategic crops get government support, often making them cheaper for consumers and also controlled products.
By Freeman Makopa Dec. 29, 2022

US$14m to boost fertilizer output

Zimbabwe requires imports to meet the national demand, hence various strategies have been implemented to enhance import substitution.
By Freeman Makopa Dec. 27, 2022