Smuggled Beverages Threaten Zim Industries

Zimbabwe’s beverage sector has been affected by rising cases of smuggling, a new report has shown. In a paper submitted to Cabinet, Industry and Commerce minister Sekai Nzenza said there had been an “avalanche” of cheaper products from competitors in neighbouring countries. She said smuggling of counterfeit distilled beverages — …

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Audit Uncovers Irregularities In Council Tendering System

An internal audit has uncovered a number of irregularities in the Bulawayo City Council tendering system amid revelations that some applicants were awarded tenders undeservingly resulting in a reputational and administrative prejudice to the city and other applicants. The latest revelation came after the local authority awarded a number of …

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Biti Dismisses Minister’s Power Plans

Former Finance minister Tendai Biti has dismissed Energy minister Soda Zhemu’s claims that he will import 500 megawatts (MW) from the region to alleviate power shortages, saying the region is also reeling from supply deficits. Zhemu told Parliament this week that government plans to import 500MW from its neighbours to …

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Nhau/Indaba Marketers Shine As Publication’s Impact Is Hailed

Players in the media and marketing sectors should take advantage of new trends in information and communication technologies to break through in this digital era, a leadership expert has said. Dr Elias Chakabwata, president and founder of Impact Training Institute (ITI), said this at the annual Nhau/Indaba Marketer of the …

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