Such deals have previously sparked national outrage.

Turnover ballooned to US$73 million between January and June, up from US$22 million in the same period last year. Share volumes skyrocketed 795% to 1,28 billion from 143 million.

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) confirmed at least 306 employees had been suspended between 2016 and 2024, with 14 suspensions recorded so far in 2025 alone.

The workshop was organised by the Ministry of Women Affairs, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (Uneca), and other partners.