The tobacco industry shakes in Zimbabwe

The tobacco industry shakes in Zimbabwe

By ZITAP staff writer This week, the Tobacco Marketing season opened. Usually, the opening day is characterised by high prices, fanfare and jubilation by the farmers. Merchants and traders also often display new technology to register and pay farmers within 30 minutes...
Fuel prices increase due to mid-east crisis

Fuel prices increase due to mid-east crisis

By ZITAP staff writer The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has issued an immediate notice stating that fuel has increased from an average $1.51/litre to $1.71. This 13.2% increase is a big shock to an economy that largely relies on fuel for its domestic,...

Mushika shika and the Urban Transport Crisis in Harare

By Tatenda Everjoy Bvumbe The continued presence of mushika shika in Harare highlights serious weaknesses in the city public transport system. Mushika shika refers to illegal and unregulated passenger transport vehicles that operate outside official routes ranks and...