OK Zim struggles as compliance hurts sales
Business Writer OK Zimbabwe, one of the country’s leading supermarket chains, is facing challenges due to strict adherence to currency regulations, as evidenced by a significant drop in sales volume…
Support for climate action up, so why does it feel hopeless?
Farmers revolting against the EU’s climate policies, climate-doubting politicians pushing back against cutting fossil fuels and conspiracy theorists calling for freedom from the “tyranny” of 15-minute cities: backlash against environmental…
Unlocking new frontiers for sustainable industrialisation
Note from ZNCC The Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce has set the theme for the year 2024 as “Unlocking new frontiers for sustainable industrialisation and climate smart business growth.” This…
‘No hurry to rejoin London Bullion Market Association’
Business Writer ZIMBABWE cannot be hurried to seek re-admission to the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) from which it was suspended in 2008 as the country is presently trading its…
Safeguarding business integrity
Retired Major Silibaziso Zhou Procurement fraud, is a detrimental practice plaguing businesses in particular and Zimbabwe’s economy at large. It poses a significant threat to financial stability and operational integrity.…
Premier, Zulu contractors in crisis talks over unpaid bills
Martin Kadzere Premier African Minerals, the lead company behind the Zulu Lithium and Tantalum project, held an emergency meeting this Wednesday with contractors to address ongoing work stoppages triggered by…
‘SA’s Budget 2024 critical to business sentiment’
Busi Mavuso SA’s budget speech this week is more critical than ever to business sentiment. The financial performance of government has been a material risk that has at times damaged…
What defines an excellent firm
Dr Keen Mhlanga A great company is not merely defined by its financial success or market dominance, but by a combination of factors that contribute to its overall excellence. From…
Blended finance can perpetuate climate colonialism
“Blended finance” took centre stage at Cop28, with the Green Climate Fund among its supporters. But there are still major problems with the concept that must be addressed before considering…
Call for debt architecture reforms
Énacy Mapakame Regional finance and economic experts have called on African leaders at the African Union (AU) 37th summit to step up regional integration, which is key in pushing for…











