SADC sounds warning over unauthorised use of name, logo

“The mere fact of operating within the Southern African region does not confer any right… to adopt the name ‘SADC’ or utilise the SADC brand, identity, or associated trademarks,” the notice said.
By Donald Nyandoro Apr. 29, 2026

AfDB backs Zim with US$25m grant for climate-vulnerable communities

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) board has approved a US$25 million grant for Zimbabwe to support rural communities severely affected by climate change.
By Business Reporter Apr. 25, 2026

AfDB backs new architecture to tackle Africa’s financing gap

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has backed a new financial architecture aimed at leveraging the balance sheets of African development finance institutions (DFIs) to mobilise resources
By Business Reporter Apr. 25, 2026

Mat’land, Masvingo communities to benefit from US$25m climate fund

The funding, approved by the Bank’s board of directors, will support the Zimbabwe Agricultural Climate Resilient and Vulnerability Reduction Project (ACRES),
By Sharon Sibindi Apr. 25, 2026

Puma opens Mhandamabwe rural fuel retail station

PUMA Energy Zimbabwe general manager Patrick Ngugu said location should not hinder one from accessing energy.
By Sukuoluhle Ndlovu Apr. 23, 2026

Mthuli eyes bridge financing to pay Zim’s debt

The debt comprises external debt owed to multilateral financial institutions, including the World Bank and the African Development Bank (AfDB), among others.
By Brent Shamu Apr. 3, 2026

Treasury commits to IMF staff-monitored programme

Ncube said this after incoming African Development Bank (AfDB) country manager for Zimbabwe, Eyerusalem Fasika, paid him a courtesy call on Monday.
By Tatenda Kunaka Mar. 12, 2026

AfDB approves US$9,57m grant to bolster Sadc health security

The funding was approved on Tuesday by the board of directors of the African Development Fund to finance the Resilient Health Systems for Emergency Preparedness Project.
By Business Reporter Mar. 5, 2026

Why global turbulence may strengthen Africa

GLOBAL economic turbulence is prompting a reassessment of supply chains and capital allocation, a shift that may strengthen Africa’s strategic position in global markets.
By Staff Reporter Mar. 5, 2026