Corporate Zimbabwe should give direction to politicians Published by Tawanda Karombo on 20 March 2011 “We are all politicians, the only difference being some are full-time and some are part-time,” says Johannes Mudzengerere, chairman of the Institute of Directors, Zimbabwe.
A business media approach to Zimbabwe’s new times Published by Tawanda Karombo on 9 March 2011 “At the moment there is no serious specialist business media outlet and we intend to bridge this gap. We have a situation where everyone is just concentrating on politics.”
Global investors get upbeat briefing on Zim prospects Published by Claude Harding on 22 February 2011 International investors have been given a positive appraisal of Zimbabwe’s economic prospects for the coming year, despite political challenges and concerns about politicking ahead of any election.
Zimbabwe: Protesters threaten foreign owned businesses Published by Peta Thornycroft on 8 February 2011 Hundreds of supporters of President Robert Mugabe’s ZANU-PF party demonstrated against foreign owned businesses in central Harare on Monday and began looting small shops on the western edge of the city.
Zimbabwe to set up commodities exchange as agriculture activity intensifies Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 5 February 2011 It came as good news to us that Zimbabwe will be opening a commodities exchange known as Comez (Commodities Exchange of Zimbabwe).
Looking to do business in Zimbabwe? Read Imara’s 2011 outlook Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 11 January 2011 The “talk” of elections in 2011 will be the main theme in political and business circles.
Zimbabwe pins hopes on mining sector to revive economy Published by Scott Bobb on 29 December 2010 Zimbabwe’s power-sharing government is trying to revive an economy crippled by low productivity, high unemployment and a lack of foreign investment. One focus of attention is the country’s mining industry.
Indigenisation reports from Zim should be viewed with pinch of salt Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 20 December 2010 Investors should view reports about Zimbabwe’s indigenisation laws with a pinch of salt, given what is at times a disconnect between the reality on the ground and newspaper headlines.
Zimbabwe back on the front burner Published by Denis Worrall on 24 November 2010 With Zimbabwe scheduled to have elections in 2011, Dr Dennis Worrall looks at how the international community should respond to the current political situation in the country.
Kenyan fuel retailer scouting for opportunities in Zimbabwe, Mozambique Published by Claude Harding on 10 November 2010 Kenyan fuel retailer KenolKobil has finalised plans to open an office in Zimbabwe effective 1 January 2011.
Could indigenisation laws spark a wave of listings on the ZSE? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 7 November 2010 While the adoption of a multicurrency regime in Zimbabwe has provided some form of respite for local companies, the key restraint relates to the general lack of liquidity.
Good news for investors as Zimbabwe plans a blackout-free future Published by Claude Harding on 5 November 2010 Zimbabwe has a master-plan to ensure power supply constraints don’t put a brake on the country’s strategy for sustained economic growth.
Pick n Pay sees ‘upside potential’ in Zimbabwe Published by Staff Writer on 3 November 2010 South African retailer Pick n Pay confirmed yesterday that it had purchased another 24% of Zimbabwe operation TM Supermarkets, where it already has a 25% share, bringing its total shareholding to 49%.
Zim stock feed plant to close due to shortage of raw materials Published by Staff Writer on 17 October 2010 National Foods Ltd., the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed agri-business company, has said that it will next month close its Bulawayo stockfeed factory due to a short supply of inputs.
