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Topic : Financial Intelligence

Why boards need reputation intelligence: Lessons from OK Zimbabwe

Most organisations understand financial intelligence. They monitor liquidity, analyse sales, review market share and measure profitability.

By Lenox Lizwi Mhlanga Jul. 19, 2026

Why boards need reputation intelligence: Lessons from OK Zimbabwe

The Republic of Untouchables

If they have the authority to investigate, they must investigate, and if they have the capacity to recover proceeds of crime, they must demonstrate it.

By Shame Makoshori Jun. 19, 2026

FIU turns to AI as Zim battles US$6bn illicit finance threat

Against this backdrop, FIU director-general Oliver Chiperesa says the institution is modernising its surveillance and analytical capabilities to keep pace with emerging threats.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Jun. 12, 2026

FIU turns to AI as Zim battles US$6bn illicit finance threat

Dodgy elites’ flashy car hunting spots under fire... looting machine held to account over US$6bn flows

Authorities say the findings expose how dealerships have evolved into fertile ground for laundering proceeds generated through criminal activities.

By Concilia Mupezeni Jun. 12, 2026

Dodgy elites’ flashy car hunting spots under fire... looting machine held to account over US$6bn flows

FIU challenges university students to drive fight against financial crime

“Understanding these risks is the first step towards protecting ourselves and others,” he said.

By Concilia Mupezeni Jun. 10, 2026

FIU challenges university students to drive fight against financial crime

Zimbabwe loses US$1,5bn to tax cheats, underground dirty money network exposed

Typically by-passing banks and leaving little or no paper trail, hawala transactions have long been used for remittances across South Asia, the Middle East and parts of Africa.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Feb. 13, 2026

Zimbabwe loses US$1,5bn to tax cheats, underground dirty money network exposed

Zacc probes local firms over US6.8 million deal

The sanctions were part of the SARB's regulatory oversight to supervise financial institutions and ensure compliance with financial regulations.

By Staff Reporter Jan. 26, 2026

Zacc probes local firms over US6.8 million deal

Zim’s corporate structures flagged as high-risk laundering magnets

ZIMBABWE’S legal and corporate structures have turned into magnets for illicit finance, with the authorities ranking them as medium-to-high risk for money laundering, a new report shows

By Belinda Chiroodza Sep. 15, 2025