Stronger collaboration needed to boost Zim leather industry
The call was made during a panel discussion held in Bulawayo recently, which focused on innovative financing and value chain development in the leather industry.
By Keith Jeketera
Apr. 21, 2026
Bulawayo braces for ZITF
In line with national policy, the fair will emphasise the importance of value addition and beneficiation, which are considered the essential pillars of Zimbabwe’s ongoing economic transformation.
By Marilyn Mutize
Apr. 18, 2026
Why Zimbabwe’s SMEs must digitise to ride the AI wave
Many business owners view software as a cost rather than an investment, or they use disparate solutions that don’t work together.
By Tabani Moyo and Farai Chigora
Feb. 16, 2026
Business seeks clarity on reserved sector policy
He said SMEs remained central to Zimbabwe’s economy, accounting for over 60% of employment and contributing more than 70% of GDP.
By Kirsty Sibanda
Feb. 13, 2026
SMEs as engines of AI development and use in Zimbabwe
At its core, AI is a tool for solving problems. It is great at spotting trends in data, making predictions, automating tasks, and tailoring services to each person.
By Tabani Moyo and Farai Chigora
Feb. 1, 2026
Importance of reviewing Zimbabwe’s public procurement
In many countries, public procurement is also used to pursue secondary objectives that go beyond securing the most efficient supply chains for the state.
By Kevin Tutani
Jan. 23, 2026
What Zim’s MSMEs need to compete beyond our borders
Zimbabwe has no shortage of entrepreneurs. Across agriculture, manufacturing, services and cross-border trade, small enterprises account for the bulk of economic activity.
By Dennis Mambure
Jan. 23, 2026
Exit strategies for SMEs in a volatile economy
This cultural mindset has perpetuated the illusion that business success is guaranteed if the entrepreneur works hard. But reality tells a different story.
By Ngonidzashe Elizabeth Chirima
Nov. 14, 2025
How Zim can tame its informal economy
This fragmentation has created a lawless marketplace where prices fluctuate wildly, consumer complaints go unaddressed and trust between buyers and sellers erodes daily.
By Gloria Ndoro-mkombachoto
Nov. 14, 2025
Harare residents abandon taps for shared boreholes, as city water crisis deepens
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Apr. 24, 2026
