Bezos seeks to revamp meat alternatives
The Bezos Earth Fund is pouring US$60 million into revamping alternative proteins as part of its push to make food more sustainable.
View ArticleGlobal fuel prices surging with supply risks ahead
Disruptions on the world’s major trade routes, refinery closures and resurgent demand are pushing up global fuel prices and making forecasts difficult in the run-up to a US presidential election in...
View ArticleZimplats offers voluntary redundancy packages
Zimbabwe's largest producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), Zimplats, is facing financial pressure due to a significant decline in global platinum prices. In response, the company is offering...
View ArticleIndustry keen on establishing operations in Mt Hampden
THE Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) has reported strong interest from its members in establishing operations in the new capital city under development at Mt Hampden, Mashonaland West Province.
View ArticleConsumer protection blitz targets smuggled goods
A recent joint operation by the Consumer Protection Commission (CPC), the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA), and law enforcement agents has uncovered widespread trade in smuggled goods at Harare’s...
View ArticleThree quarters of Africa’s energy could come from renewables by 2040
Over half of Africa’s people – about 600 million – lack access to even the bare minimum of electricity. The tough question to answer is how access can be extended without adding to global warming by...
View ArticleDiamond producers must embrace ESG to stay competitive
AFRICAN diamond-producing countries, Zimbabwe included, should adhere to the dictates of Environmental Social Governance (ESG) to maintain their market edge on the global market.
View ArticleNew special capital gains tax on mining title
Due to the importance of mining in Zimbabwe in this article I look at the special capital gains tax (special CGT) on the transfer of mining title that was introduced through the Finance Act No. 13 of...
View ArticleGreen building certification imperatives for Zim
THE global consciousness towards sustainable development has spurred significant transformation across various industries, with the real estate sector not an exception.
View ArticleJSE finally sees its IPO crisis easing
THE Johannesburg Stock Exchange, is slowly turning the tide from a wave of delistings to companies once again considering initial public offerings.
View ArticleSA inflation rate at four-month high
South Africa’s inflation rate climbed to a four-month high, likely cementing the central bank’s resolve to keep borrowing costs on hold when it meets next week.
View ArticleUnilever to separate ice cream unit, cut jobs
Unilever plans to separate its ice cream business that includes brands such as Ben & Jerry’s and Magnum as chief executive officer Hein Schumacher streamlines the UK consumer-goods giant by cutting...
View ArticleSouth African banks caught in UK’s sweeping auto finance probe
Investec has set aside funds to pay for possible compensation and other costs linked to its car finance business in the UK as regulators continue with an industrywide probe into whether such loans were...
View ArticleMinistry incorporates insurance training for MSMEs
The Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development has started incorporating insurance matters into training programmes for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
View ArticleDairy firms partner for carton recycling initiative
Local dairy processing companies have signed a pact that will see them partner to recycle carton packages.
View ArticleDaggers drawn as Airlink, Safair square off
South Africa’s fractured airspace is set for more upheaval as dominant operators — Airlink and Global Airways Operations — which co-own the domestic airline, Lift, square off with Safair Operations,...
View ArticleBoka to capitalise on Mbudzi Interchange boom
BOKA Investments is taking a strategic step to capitalise on the anticipated economic boom from the Mbudzi Interchange project through remodelling its business structure by venturing into commercial...
View ArticleKamativi project set for more exploration after positive findings
UNITED Kingdom-headquartered mining group, Galileo Resources says it is encouraged by the assay results obtained from Phase 1 drilling programme completed recently at its Kamativi Lithium-Tin Mine in...
View ArticleRwandan buyers impressed by quality of Zim products, services
Leading buyers attending the 3rd Rwanda-Zimbabwe Business Forum, which ended yesterday in Kigali, have given a positive nod to Zimbabwean products.
View ArticleNew quarry mine opens in Murambinda
Herald Reporter A new quarry mine with a capacity to crush about 120 tonnes of quarry per hour, has started operations in Murambinda, Buhera. The indigenous owned mining concern has since employed 100...
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