Old Mutual investments skew towards alternatives
In its financial year ended December 31, 2024, OMZ chairperson Kumbirayi Katsande said the credit lines supported key sectors of the economy.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Mar. 28, 2025
Mashonaland bullish after recovery projections
By Lee Musaidzi
Mar. 28, 2025
Stanbic profit rises by 27% after aggressive lending book growth
Nyanhongo said the performance came despite challenging macroeconomic conditions, including a severe drought that ravaged southern Africa, leaving
By Staff Writer
Mar. 28, 2025
‘Exorbitant fees threaten pension funds’
According to the Zimbabwe Association of Pension Funds, the local pension industry holds about US$1,7 billion in assets, with properties accounting for 41% of the total.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Mar. 28, 2025
Zim gold mines investor nears full Nasdaq listing
Namib owns three gold mines in Zimbabwe.
By Staff Writer
Mar. 28, 2025
Ericsson brings 5G innovation to mining sector
Zimbabwe’s mining industry contributes over 60% of the country’s export earnings and is worth billions of US dollars, hence Ericsson’s interest.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Mar. 28, 2025
Kavango to pioneer new, efficient mining method
Kavango has three projects in Zimbabwe, with the firm focusing on its most promising project, Hillside, which consists of 44 gold claims covering 503 hectares.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Mar. 28, 2025
Ericsson brings 5G innovation to mining sector... Swedish investors bemoan exchange rate volatility
This comes as trade between Zimbabwe and Sweden remains low.
By Lee Musaidzi
Mar. 28, 2025
Chas Everitt International expands into Zimbabwe
Certain challenges still exist, he noted, including currency instability, high construction costs and regulatory uncertainties, but despite these,
By Business Reporter
Mar. 26, 2025
Mukuru dominates Zim’s remittance market, handling 52% of US$2 billion diaspora inflows in 2024
The deputy minister also highlighted the role of remittances in poverty alleviation and economic development.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Mar. 21, 2025
Court approves Makomo’s removal from curatorship
Makomo had been under corporate rescue since 2021, after being overwhelmed by creditor demands amounting to millions of United States dollars.
By Staff Writer
Mar. 21, 2025
ZimRec seeks to transform energy sector
RECs are tradable, non-tangible certificates that represent the environmental attributes of one megawatt-hour (MWh) of renewable electricity generated and fed into the grid.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Mar. 21, 2025
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Old Mutual SA frets over Zim’s funds repatriation restrictions
In its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024, OML stated that the RBZ was still enforcing limitations on transferring funds out of Zimbabwe.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Mar. 21, 2025
Emeritus eyes over 10% growth
Emeritus managing director, Tarupiwa Tarupiwa told businessdigest that the firm remained optimistic despite the economic uncertainties.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Mar. 21, 2025
Firms lose US$250m as executives dabble in illicit transactions
This translates to nearly US$21 million in monthly losses, highlighting the growing threat of financial crime within Zimbabwean businesses.
By Lee Musaidzi
Mar. 21, 2025
How to unlock value through supplier-driven innovation
Today’s customers will always demand a continuous cycle of new products and services. The increased demand for novel products from customers has recently reached fever pitch.
By Charles Nyika
Mar. 21, 2025
Smart pay decisions: Balancing salaries, business sustainability
Salary hikes that are not aligned with revenue growth create financial instability, forcing companies into difficult cost-cutting measures later.
By Memory Nguwi
Mar. 21, 2025
International Women’s Day: Challenge to the ladies, girls
Globally, women hold just 26,7% of parliamentary seats, 35,5% of local government seats and only 28,2% of management positions in the workplace.
By Jessie Mhaka
Mar. 21, 2025
‘Zida aims at proper execution of public-private partnerships’
Zida chief executive officer Tafadzwa Chinamo (TC)
By Lee Musaidzi
Mar. 21, 2025
Empowering communities, enforcing policies in effective waste management
Waste management in Zimbabwe faces numerous challenges.
By Kevin Tutani
Mar. 21, 2025
Human oversight of AI
Human oversight is one of the key ingredients that will ensure that the law can mitigate risks and prevent AI-related harm.
By Evans Sagomba
Mar. 21, 2025
Collaboration, innovation key to economic transformation
In last week’s column, we explored how partnerships can unlock business potential in key sectors such as agriculture, mining, manufacturing, and innovation.
By Antony Jongwe
Mar. 21, 2025
‘De-dollarisation an endless cycle of failed policy moves’
Binha argued that the government’s de-dollarisation strategy was exacerbating these problems, rather than addressing them.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Mar. 14, 2025
Invictus board heads for Cabora Bassa
In December 2023, the company announced a gas discovery, and by the third quarter of 2024, it had potentially identified an estimated 184 million barrels of oil.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Mar. 14, 2025
DPC eyes high-yielding asset classes in diversification drive
Established under the Deposit Protection Corporation Act, DPC serves as a safety net for depositors, compensating them in the event of a financial institution’s insolvency.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Mar. 14, 2025
‘Nine PPP projects under consideration’
However, Chinamo did not reveal the value of these projects.
By Lee Musaidzi
Mar. 14, 2025
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Zim’s business confidence hits rock-bottom
Political uncertainty has also emerged as a major concern for businesses, with over 60% of respondents identifying it as a key factor affecting confidence.
By Freeman Makopa
Mar. 14, 2025
Zim’s first energy park project progresses slowly
Eagle Canyon director Lionel Mhlanga told Zimbabwe Independent that the process for land allocation was still ongoing.
By Freeman Makopa
Mar. 7, 2025
Traders push for simplified licensing
The proposal is part of the association’s broader recommendations on the formalisation of the informal sector.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Mar. 7, 2025
Uncertainty looms over March 31 protests
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By Sydney Kawadza and Julia Ndlela
Mar. 28, 2025
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