Zim de-dollarisation push not realistic, say experts

He added that the process would begin in 2025 and be finalised by 2030.
By Lynette Manzini Oct. 17, 2025
IH Securities projects 15,3% revenue growth for Innscor
IH Securities projects 15,3% revenue growth for Innscor
In its analysis of the group’s performance, IH Securities cited a favourable macro-economic backdrop as a key growth driver.
By Tatira Zwinoira Oct. 17, 2025
POSB-Zimnat partnership boosts banc assurance uptake
Togarasei said the future rollout of new products and services would be phased, guided by customer uptake, performance and the strategic priorities of both partners.
By Concilia Mupezeni Oct. 17, 2025
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Zimplow leverages Asian factories to reclaim fort
However, smuggling and the influx of grey-market products continue to undermine operations at TrenTyre and CT Bolts, eroding legitimate revenues.
By Melody Chikono Oct. 17, 2025
Insurance, pension sectors miss prescribed asset targets
ZIMBABWE’s insurance and pension industries continue to fall short of the statutory minimum requirements for prescribed asset investments, the Insurance and Pensions Commission
By Melody Chikono Oct. 10, 2025
ZB targets fresh US$30m lines of credit
ZB BANK Limited has raised US$30 million in lines of credit in the first half of 2025 and is eyeing an additional US$30 million before year-end, as it ramps up funding for trade finance,
By Mthandazo Nyoni Oct. 10, 2025
British fund hit by 47% plunge in Zim investments, ZiG erodes values
BRITISH investment firm Africa Opportunity Fund Limited (AOF) has recorded a sharp decline in the value of its Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE)-listed portfolio,
By Tatira Zwinoira Oct. 10, 2025
Sugar tax sours Hippo Valley’s profit margins
HIPPO Valley Estates Limited, one of Zimbabwe’s largest sugar producers, is reeling from a steep decline in demand from beverage manufacturers,
By Tatira Zwinoira Oct. 10, 2025
AI is the economy, and failure to adapt is not modern banking: Mutambara
 Speaking at the Institute of Bankers of Zimbabwe (IOBZ) conference in Cape Town, South Africa, on Friday, Mutambara laid out the staggering economic scale
By Mthandazo Nyoni Oct. 4, 2025
Navigating dilemma of make or buy decision analysis in procurement
The production cost and the need to pursue quality control initiatives are seen as the major triggers of a make-or-buy decision analysis in procurement. 
By Charles Nyika Oct. 3, 2025
Scepticism stifling Zim’s pensions sector, FMHL CEO states
Contributions at First Mutual Life stood at around US$6 million for the first half of the year.
By Melody Chikono Oct. 3, 2025
Optimise financial institutions for developmental aspirations
South Africa has a massive financial sector. For perspective, the South African retirement industry alone, has more than US$242 billion (R4,6 trillion) in assets under management. 
By Kevin Tutani Oct. 3, 2025
Zimra slaps OK with US$2m penalty amid financial woes
The FDMS is a tax compliance mechanism that requires retailers to link their point-of-sale systems directly to Zimra’s servers, enabling real-time monitoring of transactions.
By Tatira Zwinoira Oct. 3, 2025
Board governs, management manages: Restoring boundary
AFTER decades of observing boards across industries and continents, I have identified one dysfunction that undermines governance more than any other: the blurring of boundaries between governance
By Memory Nguwi Oct. 3, 2025
Turnall accesses more loans
CONSTRUCTION materials producer Turnall Holdings Limited secured additional loan facilities from shareholders and a financial institution during the half-year ended June 30, 2025
By Blessed Ndlovu Oct. 3, 2025
Rupurara makes a huge impression at Azta awards
Only a year after its post-redevelopment reopening, Rupurara Valley Lodge in Nyanga has received a prestigious Association of Zimbabwean Travel Agents (Azta) award
By Staff Writer Sep. 26, 2025
Push for innovative funding to bridge US$14bn deficit
Zimbabwe must adopt innovative financing to attract essential private investment and overcome a severe infrastructure deficit
By Tatira Zwinoira Sep. 26, 2025
Gohori Resort in expansion drive
The new luxury wing, dubbed the Gohori Club Collection, is scheduled for completion by March 2026, in time for the northern hemisphere summer travel season.
By Chen Williams Sep. 26, 2025
Pension funds dominate Zim securities market
Pension funds were the largest holders of securities on the Chengetedzai Depository Company Limited (CDC) as of the end of August
By Melody Chikono Sep. 26, 2025
Kavango’s gold find beats forecasts after VFEX debut
Chief executive officer Ben Turney told investors the find represented a significant boost to the company’s Zimbabwean ambition.
By Chen Williams Sep. 26, 2025
Ideas festival grows in leaps and bounds
Ncube is the chairperson of Alpha Media Holdings, which runs the Standard, Zimbabwe Independent, NewsDay and Heart and Soul.
By Melody Chikono Sep. 19, 2025
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Disposals bolster African Sun’s cash flow position
This demonstrated the group’s ability to meet its operational obligations and sustain its day to day operations without reliance on external funding.
By Tatira Zwinoira Sep. 19, 2025
Ariston pursues long-term funding
The move comes as the company reports continued losses driven by soaring production costs.
By Tinashe Kairiza Sep. 19, 2025
Africa’s trade gurus bullish as IATF settles for Zimbabwe
Clearly, we are building on a very, very strong foundation for the next IATF in Lagos.
By The Zimbabwe Independent Sep. 19, 2025
Postal & telcos sector poised for transformative decade: Potraz
Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) says the country’s postal and telecommunications sector is poised for transformation
By Melody Chikono Sep. 18, 2025
Old Mutual bemoans indirect impact of ZSE suspension
The suspension dates back to June 2020, when authorities froze trading in Old Mutual, PPC and SeedCo shares, accusing the counters of driving parallel market.
By Melody Chikono Sep. 12, 2025
Platinum output to dip 4% in 2025 after record highs
The council said Zimbabwe’s recent highs highlight both its rising importance in the global platinum market and its exposure to energy constraints and production volatility.
By Melody Chikono Sep. 12, 2025
Stocks advance as investor sentiment remains divided
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe remained the most actively traded counter, contributed ZiG488 million to the total, followed by Delta Corporation at ZiG153 million.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Sep. 12, 2025