‘Budget allocation for SMEs too little’

MSMEs contribute over 60% of the GDP of our economy and according to a 2021 SMEs survey about 4,1 million individuals were operating 3,4 million enterprises.
By Gracious Daniel and Donald Nyandoro Dec. 9, 2024

Govt stretches fiscal purse

This is because any tax targeted at informal market players will always end as wishful talk, while the formal market players are faced with no option other than compliance.
By Equity Axis Dec. 6, 2024

How to position women enterprises in supply chains

In most African economies, the convening power of territorial markets tends to pull agricultural and non-agricultural enterprises into one ecosystem.
By Charles Dhewa Oct. 16, 2024

If ZiG is powered by gold why has it depreciated?

The coming together of stakeholders across different sectors may be the key to driving this process. While the challenges are significant, they are not insurmountable.
By Tariro Chivige-mapfiro Oct. 4, 2024

Wanted: Banks that cater for MSMEs

It is also about incubating fresh pathways by bringing a totally new face to entrepreneurship with strong roots in indigenous food systems.
By Charles Dhewa Jul. 24, 2024

Old Mutual pumps US$40m into projects

Group chief executive officer Samuel Matsekete told businessdigest that the remaining funds will be channeled into various projects, enabling the company to expand its scope. 
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Jul. 12, 2024

SMEs praise ZB SMEs Expo

Participants said the expo was well-organised, had insightful workshops and abundant networking opportunities.
By Blessed Ndlovu Jul. 3, 2024

Be agile, minister tells SMEs

She said the recently opened Manhize steel plant would bring a lot of downstream benefits for the SMEs.
By Nizbert Moyo Jun. 27, 2024

African economies should use natural resources to shape career pathways

A lot could be learnt from African tradition that had its own ways of identifying talents, gifts and passions within children from a tender age.
By Charles Dhewa May. 1, 2024