Zimbabwe’s co-operatives: How to unlock their full economic potential

Across Africa, the co-operative movement offers compelling evidence of what is possible when such institutions are properly managed and integrated into formal markets.
By Debra Manyasi 3h ago

Why vernacular is Zim's most undervalued SMEs’ brand asset

English still carries genuine commercial weight here, signalling formality, export-readiness, and aspiration. The mistake is treating that as the whole story. It surely is not!
By Farai Chigora and Tabani Moyo 4h ago

When Potraz knocks, what will your filing cabinet say about you?

Zimbabwe has never lacked institutions that hold personal information.
By Wilfred M Kahlari Aug. 13, 2026

Why SMEs that move early on ZEEX could benefit most

Beyond its launch phase, it is developing into a marketplace where businesses can connect with different pools of capital depending on their stage of growth and financing needs.
By Business Reporter Aug. 11, 2026

Dube rewards 51 ‘all-weather friends’

The group, drawn from beneficiaries of her charity organisation, gathered outside the hospital after Dube was admitted following a sudden illness.
By Staff Reporter Aug. 8, 2026

How to build a house now that permits are gone

 National environmental law still stands. If your project needs an EIA, you must still get it from the Environmental Management Agency (Ema). Only the duplicate council layer was dropped.
By Malcolm Madzuramhende Aug. 7, 2026

Building in 2026: How to build a house now that permits are gone

National environmental law still stands. If your project needs an EIA, you must still get it from the Environmental Management Agency (EMA). Only the duplicate council layer was dropped.
By Malcolm Madzuramhende Aug. 4, 2026

Brand architecture and the Zimbabwean SME competitiveness

A large company can afford to run several distinct brands in parallel, each with its own advertising budget, because scale absorbs the cost of repetition.
By Farai Chigora and Tabani Moyo Aug. 2, 2026

SMEDCO urged to explore innovative financing models to boost SME sector

SMEDCO must continue strengthening its financial sustainability and adopt innovative funding strategies that will enable it to reach more entrepreneurs across the country.
By Brent Shamu Jul. 30, 2026