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
Jan. 9, 2026
Nkala out as OK chairman, as board gets reconstituted
Last month, OK explained that the board would be reconstituted to introduce fresh expertise and new perspectives.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Dec. 18, 2025
OK mulls more property sales as working capital dries up
“The group has additional owned properties worth US$17,2 million, and these may be disposed of to fund working capital requirements, should it be necessary, and subject to board approval.”
By Tatira Zwinoira
Dec. 15, 2025
OK Zimbabwe turns to supplier-finance schemes to maintain stock levels
“The group incurs incremental interest expense under the arrangement should it fail to meet the finance provider settlement date,” OK added.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Dec. 5, 2025
OK closes 11 stores to curb losses
The audited results on the loss-making position for the year ended March 31, 2025 was an improvement of 15,5% from the initial unaudited loss of US$29,61 million first reported by OK.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Nov. 20, 2025
Zimra slaps OK with US$2m penalty amid financial woes
The FDMS is a tax compliance mechanism that requires retailers to link their point-of-sale systems directly to Zimra’s servers, enabling real-time monitoring of transactions.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Oct. 3, 2025
OK engages buyers for its properties, amid technical insolvency
In August, OK successfully raised US$20 million through a renounceable rights offer, which was fully subscribed following strong shareholder participation and underwriting support.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Oct. 1, 2025
Lifeline as OK raises US$20m from shareholders
Underwriters subscribed to the remaining 424 005 893 shares valued at US$4,61 million, fulfilling the terms of the underwriting agreement.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Aug. 11, 2025
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OK chairman to exit in restructuring move
The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange listed firm has been struggling to settle debts estimated at over US$30 million.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Jun. 29, 2025
Tungwarara bags lucrative govt contract… Prevail gets exclusive rights, sparking monopoly fears
Local News
Jan. 9, 2026
SA Hawks’ probe into R1,1bn Zec tender still active … as Zacc ‘clears’ Chivayo without telling Pretoria
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By Julia Ndlela and Tinashe Kairiza
Jan. 9, 2026
Mutapa Investment Fund’s first financials draw mixed feelings
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By Nhau Mangirazi and Tinashe Kairiza
Jan. 9, 2026




