Opinion

Beyond dependence: Power of supply chain diversification

Organisations are now required to intentionally engage with multiple suppliers with a view to diminish the impact of supply chain disruptions.

By Charles Nyika 2h ago

Beyond dependence: Power of supply chain diversification

Zim’s lithium export ban signals new phase in mining cooperation

By Zhou Jinyan 2h ago

Saturation doctrine: Making policy work in Zimbabwe

By Dennis Mambure 2h ago

Trump in a trap

To escape again, Trump would have to accept that he has been wrong, so probably not. The likeliest alternative, unfortunately, is for Trump to decide that the solution is yet more force.

By Gwynne Dyer 2h ago

Multi-sectoral partnerships as vehicle for development

A third example comes from India, where the government has experimented with innovative financing mechanisms known as Development Impact Bonds (DIBs).

By Kevin Tutani 2h ago

Multi-sectoral partnerships as vehicle for development

When AI says, ‘no’ to war

In the past, people such as soldiers, scientists, and whistle-blowers resisted war. Now, rules and ethics live inside computer programmes and company policies in California.

By Naison Bangure 2h ago

Navigating complexities of informal economy taxation

Informal traders frequently face corruption and harassment, significantly impeding their ability to conduct business legally.

By Samuel Wadzai 2h ago

Navigating complexities of informal economy taxation

Cultural renewal key in addressing rape culture

Organisations must establish confidential reporting mechanisms, protect whistle-blowers and ensure that investigations occur swiftly and independently.

By Gloria Ndoro-mkombachoto 2h ago

Cultural renewal key in addressing rape culture

Lessons from Vietnam’s bold AI law: Zim should take notes

Vietnam’s example shows that it can be flexible, adaptive, and even attractive to business. What matters is the signal it sends: that Zimbabwe is ready to govern AI with seriousness and foresight.

By Evans Sagomba 2h ago

Lessons from Vietnam’s bold AI law: Zim should take notes

Climate risk has now grown into a business risk

Climate change has moved out of the realm of future‑focused scientific forecasting and into the real, immediate landscape of business risk

By Rufaro Bingura 2h ago

Climate risk has now grown into a business risk

Global price shocks, local policy failures: Zim can future-proof formal economy

However, it is not enough to diagnose the problem. The real question is what must Zimbabwe do differently when the next global pricing shock hits?

By Eddie Zvinonzwa 2h ago

Global price shocks, local policy failures: Zim can future-proof formal economy

Zim executives are already using AI, but most don’t have a strategy

More than half of the organisations in our survey do not yet have formal policies governing AI use. A further portion say such policies are still being developed.

By Trevor Ncube 2h ago

Zim executives are already using AI, but most don’t have a strategy

What exactly is Power BI?

Power BI is a Microsoft data analysis and visualisation tool that helps businesses convert raw data into useful insights.

By Francis Mubika 2h ago

Zimbabwe’s lithium gambit and the new trade power

It was a declaration that sovereignty is not a slogan but a practice, and that the continent’s mineral wealth will no longer be exported as crumbs while its people import dependency.

By Wellington Muzengeza 2h ago

Zimbabwe’s lithium gambit and the new trade power

Axia volume growth masks margin pressure in HY26

Axia Corporation's results reflect consumer spending trends in Zimbabwe and the region

By Kudakwashe Taimo 2h ago

Axia volume growth masks margin pressure in HY26

Infrastructure failure as an economic cost

Businesses do not only compete on labour costs or regulatory frameworks; they compete on the efficiency of the systems that support production.

By Mike Eric Juru 2h ago

Infrastructure failure as an economic cost

Repression refined: Zim’s war on the media

The INTELWATCH report is particularly damning in its depiction of how repression has evolved. Gone, to some extent, are the instruments of the past, such as overt violence and dramatic shutdowns.

By Shame Makoshori 2h ago

Repression refined: Zim’s war on the media

Of course, Owner can be fired for refusing a term extension!

So when Cde Munyaradzi Paul Mangwana threatens Owner with severe punishment if he dares refuse to remain in power, he really means it. He would be speaking on behalf of “the people”.

By Muckracker 2h ago

Of course, Owner can be fired for refusing a term extension!

Chery Tiggo Cross: Ready for real life

Chery’s Tiggo Cross makes an impression without trying too hard. Up front, a bold grille and tiger claw-inspired LED headlights give it presence and a distinctly modern face.

By Andrew Muzamhindo 3h ago

Health tips for optimal wellness

Access Forex has of late been caught in a series of illegalities.

By WHO Mar. 13, 2026

Time for Africa to build its own AI

To a country determined to protect its economic sovereignty, such conditions appeared less like cooperation and more like leverage.

By Gloria Ndoro-mkombachoto Mar. 13, 2026

A look at market concentration in Zim

Competitive markets represent the opposite of concentrated ones. T

By Kevin Tutani Mar. 13, 2026

World View: The art of the deal Part XVII

Different goals require different strategies, and there is a gulf between the Americans and the Israelis that will soon become visible.

By Gwynne Dyer Mar. 13, 2026

World View: The art of the deal Part XVII

Motoring: GWM Tank 500 Black Edition lands in Zim

For families or frequent travellers, the spacious seven-seat configuration makes a strong case on its own.

By Andrew Muzamhindo Mar. 13, 2026

Motoring: GWM Tank 500 Black Edition lands in Zim

Kenyan democratic mirage: Kagoro expulsion as a continental symbol

For two decades, Kenya was paraded as East Africa’s improbable experiment in democratic resilience, a state that clawed its way back from the abyss of post‑election violence

By Wellington Muzengeza Mar. 13, 2026

Kenyan democratic mirage: Kagoro expulsion as a continental symbol

Building creative careers — Putting systems over talent

Many creatives are gig workers moving from project to project rather than working in permanent roles. They may work on several projects at once, sometimes as collaborators or freelancers.

By Anesu Chikumba Mar. 13, 2026

Building creative careers — Putting systems over talent

Owner is God’s personal gift

Muckraker is thoroughly impressed by the quantity and quality of people who are queuing up to lend their solid support to the Constitutional Amendment Number 3.

By Muckracker Mar. 13, 2026

Consolidating market confidence

As mentioned in one of my previous articles, valuations are undeniably the invisible scaffolding of modern economies. They determine the worth of companies, properties, and financial instruments

By Mike Juru Mar. 13, 2026

Zim a mixed bag of growth against broken promises, shattered dreams

Zimbabwe presents a rare paradox — a nation reportedly on a growth trajectory, yet one whose citizens and landscapes tell harrowing stories of pain, suffering and extreme endurance.

By Harry Peter Wilson Mar. 13, 2026

Zim a mixed bag of growth against broken promises, shattered dreams

Making public service a seamless affair: Lessons from private sector

Every time I drive into Zimbabwe through one of our land border posts, I am reminded of an important but often overlooked principle in public policy: systems must be predictable.

By Dennis Mambure Mar. 13, 2026