ZIMBABWE and ZAMBIA must move from simple trade ties to joint industrialisation, ZimTrade chief executive Allan Majuru said at the Zimbabwe–Zambia Business Forum. He called on Zimbabwe and Zambia to focus on building industries together. The goal is to create value, not just move products across the border. This shift matters for jobs, exports and...
Lithium Miners Seek VAT Pause. Zimbabwean lithium miners have asked the government for a temporary pause on VAT and export levies for lithium concentrate. The firms want the relief to last until the end of 2026. They say many operations are still building local processing plants. They argue immediate taxes will hurt cash flow and...
The inaugural Session of the Zimbabwe-Zambia Bi-National Commission (BNC) entered its second day in Harare, bringing together ministers from both countries to strengthen bilateral cooperation and explore new areas of collaboration. The Ministerial Meeting follows discussions by senior officials who co-chaired the preparatory session, focusing on reviewing progress under existing agreements. The ongoing talks cover...
Egypt and South Africa have agreed to deepen economic cooperation by expanding partnerships in trade, automotive manufacturing, logistics, and maritime transport. The decision follows a meeting in Cairo between Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib and South Africa’s Minister of Trade and Industry Parks Franklyn Mpho Tau. South Africa’s ambassador Ntsiki Mashimbye...