The City of Harare is once again in the spotlight after its accounting system went offline, forcing officials to process payments manually for the past three days, leading to long queues and frustration among residents. The disruption is the latest in a series of controversies plaguing
A Mazowe agro-inputs dealer has been arrested for allegedly defrauding the government of inputs intended for winter wheat farming. Clayton Ngoda, a 46-year-old businessman, was apprehended by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) on October 1, 2024, after investigations revealed he misrepresented his farming capacity to the
Established and emerging artists are set to gain valuable business and networking insights during the two-day Stanbic Bank Jacaranda Business Conference, which kicks off October 2 and 3, preceding the highly anticipated Stanbic Bank Jacaranda Music Festival. The conference, designed to bridge the gap between artistry
Harare Mayor Councillor Jacob Mafume has with immediate effect suspended the city’s Town Clerk Engineer Hosiah Chisango following allegations of serious misconduct, including the irregular awarding of a street lighting tender to a blacklisted company. In a letter dated September 30, 2024, Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are often hailed as the backbone of economies worldwide, but many struggle with governance structures that may limit their long-term success, according to Judith Buzuzi, president of the Chartered Governance and Accountancy Institute in Zimbabwe. Speaking at a graduation ceremony for
The ZimAfro T10 Cricket has once again come to Zimbabwe bringing a fast-paced and entertaining format that has so far attracted global attention while also positioning the country’s international brand. This is now a yearly event which is a brainchild of billionaire, Nawab Shaji Ul Mulk,
By Tendai Makaripe In Pfumbidza village, under Chief Nyashanu in Buhera Central, the landscape tells the story of a harvest season that never came. By April, when crops are usually harvested, fields that should have been bursting with various crops were barren. The plants had withered under the
Tracing people who owe them money can be a headache for many organisations, including small enterprises. The money may never be recovered simply because the person owing the money becomes evasive and perhaps changes his or her contact details. “We hired a debt collector once to
The 13th edition of the Zimbabwe International Research Symposium (ZIRS) is set to take place at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) from October 14th to 15th, 2024, under the theme “Embracing Research and Innovation for Sustainable Industrialization.” The prestigious event, aims to bring together industry
The Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (Cottco) is calling on farmers to prepare their land in anticipation of the early rains. Cottco CEO, Rockie Mutenha, urged cotton growers to take swift action to maximize their yield and ensure a productive farming season. “We are almost in the month
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