Local Companies Hit By Influx Of Imported Goods

The influx of imported goods is threatening the future of local industry and placing increased pressure on competitiveness, the president of the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce, Mike Kamungeremu has said. It comes after the government recently suspended duty on imported goods. The move means that anyone can now import …

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Tongaat Hulett Eyes 8 Potential Investors: Hippo Valley

Sugarcane miller, Hippo Valley Estates Limited (HVEL) has revealed that its South African parent company, Tongaat Hulett Limited (THL), is in talks with eight potential investors as part of updating its business rescue plans (BRP). In February, THL’s chief executive officer, Gavin Hudson, resigned after struggling to reduce the company’s …

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New British Ambassador For Zimbabwe

The British Government has appointed Mr. Peter Vowles as the new British Ambassador to Zimbabwe, a press release from The United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office says on its website www.gov.uk/fcdo. He will replace outgoing ambassador Ms. Melanie Robinson upon appointment in September this year. It reads: Change of …

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Disco Seeks Partners For Manhize-Beira Rail Project

Plans are at an advanced stage for the construction of a dedicated railway line to connect the US$1,5 billion Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) Manhize plant to Beira in Mozambique, which will enhance efficient bulk cargo movement for exports. The massive integrated iron and steel plant being constructed in …

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Ghana’s Record Goalscorer Gyan Retires

Ghana’s record goalscorer Asamoah Gyan has announced his retirement from football. The 37-year-old fought back tears as he revealed his decision while on stage with former Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba in the Ghanaian capital, Accra. “It’s time to tell everybody. It’s a very, very difficult moment,” said the former …

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All Set For Kwekwe Open Karate Championships

The 11th edition of the Kwekwe Open Karate Championships will take place at Kwekwe Queens Sports Club on July 22. The tournament, dubbed “Best of the Best,” is hosted by Sensei Sheered Ziwira, who is the Japan Karate Association of Zimbabwe chief instructor and Midlands Karate Union technical director. Several …

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Govt Mops Up ZWL$200bn Excess Liquidity

Government has mopped more than ZWL$200bn excess liquidity from the market as part of efforts to control price pressures and keep the market stable, a senior government official has revealed. The intervention occurs as consumer prices for goods and services are skyrocketing as a result of the depreciation of the …

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