Microfinance players urged to be innovative

The microfinance sector, like the rest of the financial services sector, has also been victim to policy inconsistencies especially around currency resulting in massive loss of value.
By Melody Chikono Feb. 28, 2024

The counter productivity of fragmented investment systems

The absence of handling facilities in mass markets also constrain traders in terms of commodities they can buy in bulk and store before they start incurring losses.
By Charles Dhewa Feb. 21, 2024

Govt threatens to shut down unregistered colleges

He said they would continue to advocate engagement and understanding between the two parties.
By Lorraine Muromo Dec. 22, 2023

Swimming in debt: The bane of resource-backed loans in Zim

Zimbabwe has failed to manage its public debt efficiently, resulting in a debt default during the early 2000s
By Zvikomborero Sibanda Dec. 1, 2023

Mthuli budget dilemma

It is not far to see where this is coming from. It is coming direct from Washington. Mnangagwa is trying hard to please the Bretton Woods Institutions.
By Paidamoyo Muzulu Nov. 25, 2023

Spike in mental health cases

 Zimbabwe Civil Liberties and Drug Networks director Wilson Box said laws against drug abuse needed to be re-looked to fight the vice more effectively.
By Vanessa Gonye Nov. 19, 2023

Loan sharks or impact lenders?

The increase in the number of MFIs in Zimbabwe has generally been viewed as a drive to promote financial inclusion.
By Batanai Matsika Oct. 27, 2023

Zim inflation to hit 400% by year end: IMF

The bank added that high, unsustainable debt and arrears to international financial institutions continue limiting fiscal space and growth potential.
By Tatira Zwinoira Oct. 13, 2023

Microfinanciers turn to capital preservation strategies

According to Zamfi, this strategy was influenced by its bid to mitigate against the challenges of the exchange rate instability, high inflation and political risks.
By Melody Chikono Sep. 13, 2023