Access to credit by women improves

In a bid to enhance the credit infrastructure and promote financial inclusion, the central bank established the collateral registry in November 2022.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Apr. 17, 2024

US$5m project for SMEs in Chiredzi

Zimbabwe Chamber of SMEs secretary general Valencio Kurauone said the money came from their members, mainly, the youth, widows, men, and women of Chiredzi.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Apr. 14, 2024

SMEs data capturing platform launched

This comes as the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce estimates the informal sector to be valued at US$42 billion.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Apr. 10, 2024

Mutsvangwa pushes for creation, strengthening of SME credit co-operatives

SMEs have struggled to access funding from banks as they do not have the required collateral demanded by financial institutions.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Apr. 9, 2024

Brand association, approved standards

Voluntary standards are revolutionary. A brand with an approved standard is quality assured. National and provincial standards will bring about brand association with territories.
By Tanaka Chikwenhere Apr. 5, 2024

Zent eyes solar energy market

Godfrey Mugaviri, managing director of Zent, told the Zimbabwe Independent that the plant will guarantee that all Zimbabweans have access to power and help to improve security of supply.
By Freeman Makopa Apr. 5, 2024

Push for women emancipation gathers steam in Zimbabwe

The event was supported by the Women Affairs Community Small to Medium Enterprises Development ministry as well as the chairperson for Zaka Rural District Council, among other stakeholders.
By Takemore Mazuruse Mar. 31, 2024

SMEs urged to improve their financial reporting

Chitupa also encouraged SMEs to join forces on their governance to improve their financial reporting to attract proper financing.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Mar. 29, 2024

Move to formalise small to medium businesses body

A 2021 MSMEs survey revealed the alarming state of the MSMEs in Zimbabwe such as lack of access to habitable working spaces.
By Staff Reporter Mar. 24, 2024