Tough times force government to speed up recognition of informal sector.

June 26, 1992

Faced with the bitter realisation that gains expected from the economic structural adjustment programme and trade liberalisation like increased investment…

Zimbabwe: democracy in tatters

June 26, 1992

The immediate image associated with democracy in Africa is of men dressed in tatters, pleading to remain alive. The state…

Silent censorship

June 26, 1992

While news of the ban of the planned peaceful demonstration by workers organised by the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions,…

Councillors – be serious

June 26, 1992

The effects of ESAP and the drought are beginning to take their toll. It appears everyone -except perhaps those who…

Bright prospects for platinum

June 26, 1992

Platinum prices are expected to increase by almost US$50 (about $250) an ounce within a few months as demand for…

ZESA power play

June 26, 1992

The Zimbabwe Electricity Authority and Energy Minister, Herbert Ushewokunze, seem to be playing a dangerous game that will ultimately hurt…

Cement now plenty and cheaper

June 26, 1992

The present monetary measures which resulted in building societies suspending lending money for new projects coupled with the current drought…

Cashing in on gold

June 26, 1992

Illegal gold panners may be causing untold damage to the country's rivers but illegal buyers are cashing in on these…

Which is which?

June 26, 1992

Conflicting signals about investment in Zimbabwe have been flashed by the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI), which represents the manufacturing…

Open up car industry

June 26, 1992

News that Peugeot and TA Holdings are planning to assemble vehicles here is good news indeed because despite the limitations,…