Zimbabwe strike action threat forces u-turn on wage freeze
The Zimbabwe government has made a spectacular u-turn on a decision to freeze wages and salaries after the country's main labour union threatened two days of strikes on 19 and 20 September. 18 Sep 2007 11:37

Growth's secret challenge ... finding enough space for it
This article on training needs looks at the South African situation, but it is equally applicable throughout Africa. As Africa's collective economy grows, so will the need for trained people - and that means the need for training... and the on-going upgrading of skills and expertise. Is your company ready for it? 15 Aug 2007 12:27

Zimbabwe business grab on the way
The Zimbabwe government's proposed Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment (NIEE) Bill will become law in September, a senior government official has said. The law has implications for any and every foreign-owned company operating in Zimbabwe. 23 Jul 2007 12:25

White farmers begin returning to Zimbabwe
Scores of white commercial farmers who left Zimbabwe after their farms were seized as part of President Robert Mugabe's land reform policies are returning home as the promise of greener pastures elsewhere in southern Africa fails to materialise. 17 Jul 2007 10:00

IMF predicts total collapse of Zimbabwe economy
[Natasha Hove] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday predicted total collapse of Zimbabwe after describing the country as a sore thumb for the African continent, reports from Ghana indicate. 9 Jul 2007 12:39

Rand to shore up Zimbabwe dollar?
A plan to rescue Zimbabwe's collapsing economy by pegging the Zimbabwe dollar to the South African rand is being put together by the Southern African Development Community (SADC), South Africa's Sunday Independent newspaper reported. 9 Jul 2007 12:33

Zanu-PF wants war veterans to take over all shutdown firms, companies
[Natasha Hove] ZANU-PF wants war veterans to take over all closed firms as the party tries to buy their support ahead of next year's harmonized presidential and parliamentary elections, a top politburo member has said. 25 Jun 2007 14:23

Zimbabwe currency ‘goes crazy'
The Zimbabwean dollar suffered its worst crash in memory, dealers said yesterday (Thursday). The crash sparked a run on dollars and forcing stores to close early to put new prices on their meager stock. 22 Jun 2007 07:42

As services collapse, corruption flourishes
Besides having to contend with leaking water pipes and frequent power outages, Zimbabwe's urban residents still have to grease the palms of officials to ensure they can get access to even these dysfunctional services. 29 May 2007 08:00