Banks’ reluctance to lend sparks controversy
Tapiwanashe Mangwiro The economy has been hit by liquidity challenges since the last quarter of 2024 and the central bank has indirectly acknowledged the situation as it seeks to free…
Is the informal sector now a threat to broader economy?
Business Writer THE formal retail sector in Zimbabwe faces a bleak future as it continues to reel under mounting pressure from the rapidly growing informal sector. Several major retail players…
Can Govt crackdown on illegal imports save formal retail chains?
Business Writer Government crackdown on illegal imports flooding the informal sector could benefit formal businesses such as OK Zimbabwe, which face intense competition, according to securities firm, Morgan & Co.…
ZNNC advocates for relief measures to ease burden
Business Writer One of Zimbabwe’s largest business lobby organisations, the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC), is lobbying Government for a host of relief measures to ease the burden on…
Econet in impressive business transformation, financial performance
Business Writer The country’s telecoms and technology leader, Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, has reported significant strides in its business transformation and financial performance for the third quarter ended November 30, 2024.…
Women’s Bank loan book bulks to ZiG 205,5 million in 2024
Business Reporter Loan disbursements to women led businesses in 2024, reached ZiG205,5 million, reflecting a 759 percent surge from ZiG23,9 million in 2023, according to the Zimbabwe Women’s Microfinance Bank…
Hwange Colliery seeks to fully implement Scheme of Reconstruction
Nqobile Bhebhe HWANGE Colliery Company Limited (HCCL), which is under reconstruction, expects to continue with the implementation of the Scheme of Reconstruction, focused on re-building the coal giant to restore…
Is there trouble in paradise? A case of OK Zimbabwe
Blessing Nyatanga It has been evidently clear that one of the largest retailers in the land has had to endure a litmus test in the precincts and confines of survival.…
Unveiling the shadows: Ethical dilemmas in forensic accounting
Dr Kudzanai Vere In an age where financial fraud and corporate scandals are making headlines more frequently than ever, the role of forensic accountants has become paramount. These financial detectives…
WestPro promises many developments, offerings in 2025
Business Writer THE year 2025 promises exciting developments and offerings at WestProp Holdings across all its construction sites. At Pomona City, less than 20 stand-alone residential plots remain ahead of…


