SMEDCO urged to explore innovative financing models to boost SME sector
SMEDCO must continue strengthening its financial sustainability and adopt innovative funding strategies that will enable it to reach more entrepreneurs across the country.
By BRENT SHAMU
Jul. 30, 2026
No collateral? ZEEX lets entrepreneurs raise capital on the strength of their business ideas
Investors assess factors such as the business model, market opportunity, management capability, financial performance and future earnings potential before deciding whether to invest.
By Business Reporter
Jul. 29, 2026
Turning the tide: How Zimbabwe is unlocking women’s economic potential
I encourage every Zimbabwean woman to embrace these opportunities, engage with the institutions that are opening their doors
By Joyline Chiedza Basira
Jul. 21, 2026
Security guard steals US$160,000 from employer's cash vault
The theft only came to light a month later, and investigations pointed to the use of duplicate keys since there was no evidence of a violent break-in.
By Patricia Sibanda
Jul. 17, 2026
Beyond borders: Rethinking Africa’s migration governance crisis
A meaningful response must begin with an acknowledgement of competing realities.
By John Laisani
Jul. 17, 2026
AfDB officials on project assessment mission in Bulawayo
AfDB senior education analyst and taskteam leader John Ng’ambi, said they were excited that the textile factory was almost 80% complete.
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 15, 2026
Council pushes for new market for vendors
With formal employment options shrinking, the informal sector has become the primary source of income for hundreds of thousands of urban citizens.
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 12, 2026
SME expo sparks growth, new business links in Bulawayo
“They should not consider themselves small as they are carrying the burden of moving the economy forward. But they must not operate in a vacuum.”
By Nizbert Moyo
Jul. 9, 2026
Bulawayo reorganises informal traders
The move forms part of broader efforts to reorganise informal trading operations while balancing infrastructure rehabilitation, traffic management and economic activity.
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 9, 2026
