DBSA aims to double renewable energy plan
The Development Bank of Southern Africa plans to double the size of its programme to finance renewable energy plants and is pressing ahead with plans to help facilitate private investment in South...
View ArticleSA unemployment rate rises to two-year high
South Africa’s unemployment rate unexpectedly rose in the second quarter to the highest level since 2022, driven by job losses in the trade and agriculture sectors. The unemployment rate advanced to...
View ArticleImportance of weighing in goats, sheep production
Sheuneni Kurasha Farmer’s Diary Weighing animals is a cornerstone of effective livestock management in goat and sheep production, yet it is often overlooked. Accurate weight measurement is vital for...
View ArticleLegal strategies during a lawsuit
Godknows Hofisi Introduction When involved in a lawsuit or legal action, one needs a legal strategy. A haphazard or random approach usually does not work. In a lawsuit or litigation one can be the...
View ArticleCaledonia records 20pc jump in gold production
Michael Tome Business Reporter CALEDONIA Mining Corporation says gold output at the company’s Zimbabwean operation, Blanket Mine, jumped by 20 percent in the second quarter of this year to 20 773...
View ArticleCyber attacks a real risk in Kenya
Numerous variables influence the dynamic nature of the cyber threat in today’s tech landscape. Some of these factors include, the use of more advanced tools and threat vectors, a greater reliance on...
View ArticleNigeria’s inflation set to ease after peaking at 34pc
Nigerian inflation probably decelerated for the first time in 19 months, ushering in some relief from a cost-of-living crisis that has fanned deadly protests. Data due Thursday will show the annual...
View ArticleHow Djibouti became region’s internet hub
Djibouti’s status as the only country in Africa where China has an overseas military base appears to have brought other benefits. Massive Chinese ICT investment in Djibouti has helped the country...
View ArticleCement firm makes strides in reducing emissions
Michael Magoronga-Midlands Bureau REDCLIFF-BASED cement manufacturer Livetouch Investments, the producer of Diamond Cement, has made significant strides in reducing dust emissions from production...
View ArticleUK-Zim Business Expo to promote trade, investment
Tafadzwa Zimoyo recently in LONDON, United Kingdom The United Kingdom-Zimbabwe Business Expo 2024, scheduled for Birmingham, UK, in October this year provides a befitting platform for individuals,...
View ArticleGovt to put 35 000 village land under irrigation
Martin Kadzere The Government plans to put 35 000 hectares of rural land under the village business units model as part of its programme to enhance food security and promote rural development, a...
View ArticleCBZ gets US$15m from Shelter Afrique
Nelson Gahadza-Senior Business Reporter Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB), a pan-African housing financier, has extended US$15 million to CBZ Bank to finance the construction of residential...
View ArticleRelaxed border restrictions boost tourism
Relaxed border restrictions have been credited for the near double growth in tourism numbers between Kenya and Uganda in the past two years, with two countries implementing joint tourist events to...
View ArticleWhy Nigeria is introducing US$500m bond
Nigeria’s Ministry of finance has introduced a $500 million dollar-denominated bond aimed at attracting investment from both domestic and international investors. The strategic move is part of the...
View ArticleKenya faces revenue loss due to AfCFTA
According to a report by Kenya’s Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, once the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) takes effect, Kenya could lose some of its revenue. While the...
View ArticlePricing stability drives OK Zim volume recovery
Nelson Gahadza-Senior Business Reporter Retailer OK Zimbabwe says the stability of pricing during the four months to June 30, 2024, contributed positively to volume recovery, as customers responded...
View ArticleTanganda registers 9pc volume decline
Business Reporter Diversified agriculture firm Tanganda reported a drop in export volume in the third quarter to June 30, 2024, weighed down by wrong production timing and packaging material...
View ArticleHow to finance Africa’s future economic development
Mthuli Ncube The current global financial architecture faces significant challenges in addressing the financial needs for climate action, sustainable development, and debt management. The calls for...
View ArticleOver 1 300 farmers sign new compensation plan
Martin Kadzere Over 1 300 former white former commercial farmers have signed a revised compensation agreement with the Government, Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister...
View ArticleUK partners DP World to build Congo’s first sea port
DP World and the British government’s development-finance arm will break ground on a deep-sea port in the Democratic Republic of Congo as the Emirate logistics company broadens its expansion in Africa....
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