Retail sector: Critical look at OK Zim and Pick n Pay

Zimbabwe’s retail sector is valued at US$2,5 billion in 2025 (+7% year-on-year).
By Equity Axis 33m ago

China in Africa: Beyond the noise, towards shared development

It is diverse, complex, evolving and deeply shaped by development realities on both sides.
By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa 6h ago

Masvingo hosts APRM draft report validation workshop

Zimbabwe’s engagement with APRM underscores the country’s commitment to peer review mechanisms as a platform for accountability, policy improvement and regional integration.
By Staff Reporter 6h ago

What does knowledge mean when African scholars ignore informal economies?

IF African scholars were more interested in studying informal economies and territorial markets, by now, there would be abundant literature on these important post-colonial institutions.
By Charles Dhewa Jan. 7, 2026

Premier secures extended deadline on Zulu lithium supply deal

PPREMIER African Minerals Limited has secured an extension to its offtake and prepayment agreement with Canmax Technologies Co., Ltd, giving the miner more time to deliver spodumene concentrate
By Business Reporter Jan. 7, 2026

EditorialComment: Mass Beitbridge arrests symptom of big problem

It is clear that most Zimbabweans, who want to travel to other countries for better opportunities do not have access to travel documents.  
By The Standard Jan. 4, 2026

Sikhala vows to expose those plotting his assassination in SA

The former Chitungwiza legislator insisted that the explosives were planted in his uncle’s car by people targeting him. 
By Tatenda Kunaka Jan. 4, 2026

When curiosity is more important than information and knowledge

If formal institutions like grain marketing boards and agricultural marketing authorities were effective social enterprises, the informal economy wouldn’t be growing fast. 
By Charles Dhewa Dec. 31, 2025

‘starafricacorporation technically insolvent’

Yet, during the same half-year period under review, the group recorded a loss after tax of US$189 105, compared to a loss of US$457 842 last year. 
By Business Reporter Dec. 31, 2025