RBZ consultations signal intent to stabilise economy amid persistent challenges

Note from ZNCC The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) hosted consultative deliberations with the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) on January 13, 2025, signaling its commitment to crafting a…

Flogging a dead horse: The importance of clear strategy in business

Peace Sithole In the fast—paced and ever—evolving landscape of modern business, the phrase “flogging a dead horse” serves as a poignant reminder of the dangers of pursuing unfruitful strategies. This…

RBZ’s TFF, salvation for businesses or financial burden to banks

Tapiwanashe Mangwiro The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe recently introduced the Targeted Financial Facility (TFF) aimed at revitalising the nation’s productive sector. However, economists and banking experts warn that the scheme…

Remembering Oliver ‘Tuku’ Mtukudzi: The land issue and Zim’s unfinished struggle

Timothy Pemba AS Zimbabwe reflects on the life and legacy of Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi, who passed away on January 23, in 2019, it is fitting to consider his role in…

Why passive funds are more popular in US than in SA

Martin Hesse There are various reasons why South African investors, are more likely to be invested in actively managed than passively managed funds, in contrast to the United States, where…

Foreign investors interest in Zim remain strong

Oliver Kazunga THE Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) says investors’ interest into the country remains strong with the number of investment licences issued in the last quarter of 2024…

Getting it too late: A case of Nokia

Blessing Nyatanga It is evidently clear that Nokia was at least the hottest property in business parlance and their dominance in mobile phones was a force to reckon with. You…

Mazda SA say they are here to stay, confirms four enticing new products

Mazda has reaffirmed its commitment to the South African market, with the importer confirming new strategic partnerships and four new vehicles for the local market. Mazda South Africa has also…

Office gossip: Harmless or harmful?

Tariro Manamike Gossip. That word. It is often seen as a dirty little secret, something that should be avoided at all costs, but why is it that we feel compelled…

The Premier League star who became a golf pro

“It’s like watching David Beckham bend one with his right foot and Roberto Carlos doing it with his other foot.” It is perhaps unsurprising that Peter Odemwingie reaches for a…

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