Power Outages Cripples Construction Industry
By Staff Reporter THE Zimbabwe Building Contractors Association (ZBCA) says power supply shortages being experienced in the country have hindered the construction industry’s progress in making raw materials for the production and export market. Zimbuild chief executive officer and ZBCA president, Tinashe Manzungu told The Digital Telegraph that while the industry players want to make […]
Elephant Toolbox Set to Mitigate Human-Wildlife Conflict
By Staff Reporter The Elephant Toolbox, set to be launched tomorrow by the Government and Wild Africa, will provide sustainable strategies and solutions for mitigating human-wildlife conflict. Developed by Save the Elephants, the toolbox offers essential tools and knowledge for communities grappling with these conflicts. Save the Elephants, headquartered in Nairobi, plays a crucial role […]
ZANU PF Fights Turn Nasty
Own Correspondent THE push to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa term to 2030 is now causing serious fights among the ruling party structure. This comes after Zanu PF youth league, womens league and the war veteran league made resolutions that Mnangagwa should serve until 2030 for vision 2030 to be fulfilled. In that regard serious fights […]
Farmers Urged to Utilise Every Drop
By Lloyd Rabaya Farmers have been urged to avoid naming different types of rainfall, especially in times when reliable rainfall is not guaranteed due to climate change. This came out last week in Kawere village, Mutoko, about 170 km from the capital, when the Zimbabwe Smallholder Organic Farmers Forum (ZIMSOFF) held their farming competitions to […]
Retailers Appeals to Central Bank, Govt
DT Correspondent The Confederations of Zimbabwe Retailers (CZR) have implored the central bank and the government to come up with more measures that would stabilise the new currency and prices of basic commodities. This situation is untenable and requires urgent intervention to stabilize the exchange rate and ensure equitable access to foreign currency,” CZR president […]
Stage set for Education Conference and Expo
Staff Reporter THE second edition of the National Education Conference and Expo (NECE), which provides stakeholders in the education sector with a platform to meet in a collaborative atmosphere, will take place in Masvingo from October 24 to 26. The three-day conference, organised by Action for Empowerment Zimbabwe, will run under the theme, “Resilience and […]
Shelter Afrique, CBZ Sign US$15m Housing Development Deal
DT Correspondent Financial services group CBZ Holdings Limited (CBZ) has signed a US$15 million credit facility from Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) for housing development and mortgage origination. CBZ Holdings group chief executive officer Lawrence Nyazema said the financial injection would further strengthen the bank’s position in the real estate sector. “We see ourselves partnering […]
Innscor, Simbisa Brands Invest US$2.2 Million in Marondera School
By Staff Reporter INNSCOR Africa and Simbisa Brands contributed over US$2.2 million towards the construction of USAP Community School on a permanent site located west of Marondera, near Ruzawi School. The school, which takes in brilliant economically-disadvantaged students for A’ level education, previously ran on leased premises in Goromonzi before it was relocated to the […]
Property X now trading on FINSEC platform
By Staff Reporter HARARE – THE Financial Securities Exchange (FINSEC) has announced the admission of Property X as a quoted security on its Mutual Funds Board, offering a groundbreaking opportunity for investors to tap into property development projects. Property X, managed by Southpeople Capital Asset Management, provides a unique “pay-as-you-go” property acquisition option, allowing individuals […]
Chaos Erupts as Renegade ZANU-PF Youth Leader Zvomuya Doubles Down on Defiance After Bail Release
DT Correspondent in Shamva In a shocking display of political defiance, Zvomuya, a controversial figure within the ruling ZANU-PF party in Mashonaland Central has vowed to defy a court order and stage an unsanctioned demonstration just a day after being granted bail, putting him on a direct collision course with President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration. Immediately […]