EXPERTS are keeping their fingers crossed that the central bank will intervene decisively next month, to alleviate the myriad challenges that are throttling Zimbabwe’s economy.Advertisements Speaking to The Financial Gazette …
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INFORMATION technology (IT) and consumer staples stocks are expected to anchor the growth of the local equities markets this year, leveraging their cash-generating capacity and dominant market positions, analysts say.Advertisements …
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ZIMBABWE’s economic growth is likely to fall short of the government’s six percent projection with analysts citing currency volatility, inflation, and a persistent liquidity squeeze as threats.Advertisements The southern African …
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ZIMBABWE’S inflation rate soared in January 2025, with the weighted month-on-month figure reaching 11,6 percent, a sharp rise from 1,1 percent in December 2024, according to the Zimbabwe National Statistics …
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Idris Elba: ‘It sounds crazy, but not all kitchen knives need a point on them’
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterBanning the sale of zombie knives is a positive step, but schools need to intervene earlier to help tackle the UK’s knife crime crisis, says Idris Elba.Advertisements The actor, 52, …
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Human hands are astonishing tools. Here’s why robots are struggling to match them
by Staff Writerby Staff WriterOUR hands perform thousands of complex tasks every day – can artificial intelligence help robots match these extraordinary human appendages?Advertisements The human hand is one of the most staggeringly sophisticated …
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Lewis Hamilton has crashed his Ferrari during the team’s pre-season testing programme in Spain.Advertisements The seven-time champion was unhurt after losing control of the team’s 2023 car at the Circuit …
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Brazilian club Santos are in talks to re-sign Neymar after his contract with Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal was cancelled by mutual consent.Advertisements The 32-year-old Brazil record goalscorer is expected …
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ZIMBABWE’s formal retail sector is at a crossroads, faced with a confluence of challenges that include “unfair” competition from the bourgeoning informal sector, supply chain complexities arising from exchange rate …
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THE current tight liquidity crunch is likely to persist as authorities seek to curb inflationary pressures, analysts say.Advertisements The country has experienced a significant depreciation of the local unit, primarily …