‘Policy shifts, high costs cripple industries’
Over the past year, a growing number of companies have either shut down, scaled back operations or sought corporate rescue amid worsening economic headwinds.
By Freeman Makopa
Oct. 17, 2025
CZR opposes proposed textile, clothing import licensing regime
THE Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers (CZR) has strongly opposed a proposed textile and clothing import licensing regime, warning that the move would increase costs
By Business Reporter
Oct. 2, 2025
Retailers tip consumer spending to pick up
“Looking ahead, CZR is optimistic that the projected 6% GDP growth will stimulate consumer spending, increase aggregate demand and ultimately boost retail and wholesale sales,” Mutashu said
By Business Reporter
Aug. 5, 2025
Job losses plague Zim’s retail, mining sectors
Industry reports reveal that thousands of jobs have already been cut, with more retrenchments on the horizon.
By Freeman Makopa
Jun. 20, 2025
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Industries hint at downturn as deadly crunch sinks Zim
They referred the Zimbabwe Independent to a sequence of events that have hurt an economy still struggling to shake off fault lines stemming from a brutal drought.
By Freeman Makopa
Apr. 4, 2025
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‘Liberalise exchange rate’ calls grow ahead of 2025 MPS
The CZR urged the central bank to introduce policies that strengthen confidence in the ZiG as the currency’s volatility continues to wipe out business and consumer earnings.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Feb. 6, 2025
Retailers wail over illicit goods
Consumers are turning to illicit goods for affordability, as goods in the formal establishments are increasingly becoming expensive in United States dollar and in local currency.
By Lee Musaidzi
Jan. 29, 2025
Retail reckoning: A year of upheaval, uncertainty
Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed OK Zimbabwe, with a countrywide network of about 60 branches, raised concerns last year over the weight of challenges confronting the sector.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Dec. 20, 2024
