The International Monetary Fund has completed its first review of Zimbabwe's Staff-Monitored Programme.
This development comes amidst various local news, including calls for stronger regional health partnerships by the ZPCS, reports of Cuthbert Dube facing difficulties, and the government's decision to scrap road access fees for transporters. Other notable events include government infrastructure projects and sports facilities being recognized at the Zimbabwe Property Excellence Awards, and cotton contractors proposing a new production model. The government has also extended the winter wheat planting deadline.
In business, ART operations have been affected by power outages and raw material shortages, with the manufacturer reporting declines in export and paper division volumes for the third quarter to June 2022. Political tensions at grasslands plots have led to violent attacks and forced evictions. Additionally, Zimbabwe has commissioned a specialized honey testing laboratory to enhance export competitiveness.
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Zimbabwe has commissioned a specialised honey testing laboratory, a move aimed at enhancing the country's export competitiveness in the global market. This initiative is expected to support the local honey industry by ensuring product quality and compliance with international standards, thereby facilitating increased exports.
Zimbabwe is seeking US$9 billion for energy expansion, while Harare recently hosted a regional immunization conference. The Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service ZPCS advocated for stronger regional health partnerships. Hwange has resumed coke production after a 12-year hiatus, and government infrastructure projects were recognized at the Zimbabwe Property Excellence Awards. ARDA has delivered 120,000 metric tons as the country prepares for El Ni帽o, and new grain levies have been proposed to address climate and food security risks. Concerns were raised about a silent dementia crisis. Stanbic Bank donated critical neonatal equipment to Mater Dei Hospital, with chief executive Solomon Nyanhongo emphasizing the bank's commitment to healthcare. Local banks supported Mutapa Gold with a US$125 million syndicated loan. Other news includes political tensions over grasslands plots, the stability of VFEX masking underlying value, and the increasing adoption of solar power by Zimbabwean firms. Zimbabwe also commissioned a specialized honey testing laboratory to enhance export competitiveness.
Zimbabwe has launched a Small and Medium Enterprise SME exchange, aiming to broaden access to capital for these businesses. This initiative is part of the country's efforts to expand development finance options. Other recent developments in Zimbabwe include its membership in the BRICS New Development Bank, the revival of coke production in Hwange after a 12-year shutdown, and the commissioning of a specialized honey testing laboratory to boost export competitiveness. The government is also focusing on infrastructure projects and sports facilities, and ARDA has delivered 120,000 metric tons of produce as Zimbabwe prepares for El Ni帽o. Additionally, new grain levies have been proposed to address climate and food security risks.