Medical aid uptake at risk as reforms threaten access to affordable care

ZIMBABWE could see a decline in medical aid uptake if proposed regulatory changes weaken the role of fund-owned healthcare facilities
By Valentine Maya Apr. 29, 2026

Stakeholders warn of fallout from medical aid reforms, flag discrimination concerns

“Access will shrink as members lose facilities offering care at lower prices,” she said. “It also weakens medical aids’ bargaining power on behalf of contributors.”
By Valentine Maya Apr. 29, 2026

TN turns cattle into digital tokens, eyes VFEX listing

TNCIH group chief executive officer Tawanda Nyambirai said the trust plans to begin by tokenising cattle already owned by the company before extending the
By Blessed Ndlovu Apr. 29, 2026

57% of What, Exactly? Why capacity utilisation is the wrong answer to the wrong question about Zimbabwe's industry

To understand why the denominator in Zimbabwe's capacity utilisation fraction is so problematic, you have to understand the economy that created it.
By Valentine Muhamba Apr. 28, 2026

The Great Trek: Why Zimbabwe's best companies are leaving their own stock exchange

That figure is not ambiguous. It is not a divided verdict. It is the judgment of the company's own shareholders, independently expressed, that the ZSE could no longer price their investment fairly.
By Valentine Muhamba Apr. 28, 2026

Namibia fuel hub targets Zim, regional markets

The project forms part of a US$3 billion financing facility designed to strengthen intra-African trade in refined petroleum products and lower fuel costs across Southern Africa.
By Business Reporter Apr. 28, 2026

Fuel price shocks lift Zim inflation

Last month, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) cautioned that inflation would remain elevated between the months of March and June following fuel price increases.
By Blessed Ndlovu Apr. 28, 2026

Confidence in Afreximbank deepens with US$2bn capital raise

Beyond crisis response, Denya said the bank remained focused on long-term industrialisation and reducing Africa’s reliance on imports.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Apr. 27, 2026

Pfuma REIT signals strong start with dividend

The REIT’s property portfolio includes Hogerty Hill Centre and Chegutu Retail Centre, with Cork Corner added upon listing.
By Tatira Zwinoira Apr. 27, 2026