Business

Zimbabwe now has the highest fuel prices in the Southern African Development Community compared to regional peers, which are charging significantly lower prices.

A large fire at Splash Paints and Plastics in Harare’s Workington industrial area caused extensive damage, collapsing the roof and gutting an entire structure with millions of dollars worth of property lost.

The bus company owns trucks, trailers, cars and employs dozens of individuals. It is currently shipping 10 buses from China to Harare, while a fleet of 16 is operating in the country.

The building boasts interiors by Thierry Despont. Amenities include private dining rooms, a gym, juice bar, library, basketball court — and top notch security.

As Zimbabweans faced the economic consequences of a crashing currency, well-connected businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei skirted the rules to convert government-backed securities into scarce U.S. dollars —which he used to acquire shares in a lucrative platinum mine.