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Zimbabwe’s school feeding scheme: Contrasts between aspiration, reality

But those bright moments have dimmed, as the school feeding programme she once relied on has faltered, leaving her and countless other students hungry and struggling to learn.

By Tonderayi Matonho Feb. 5, 2026

Zimbabwe’s school feeding scheme: Contrasts between aspiration, reality

Performance culture: Cornerstone of strategy implementation

High performers must be recognized, and low performance must be addressed swiftly and fairly.

By Clever Matigimu Jan. 18, 2026

Performance culture: Cornerstone of strategy implementation

Bridging the gap: Towards coherent policy and sustainable development in Zim

ZIMBABWE possesses considerable natural and human capital, yet persistent socio-economic underperformance indicates that the gap is not in resources, but in how policies are designed

By John Laisani Jan. 8, 2026

Bridging the gap: Towards coherent policy and sustainable development in Zim

Another positive year for the S&P 500 — and why I didn’t go all-in despite the 2025 gains

Each year ends with a flood of forecasts: interest-rate paths, market highs and lows, and so-called “sure bets.” I pay attention, but I do not anchor my strategy to any of them.

By Isaac Jonas Jan. 4, 2026

Another positive year for the S&P 500 — and why I didn’t go all-in despite the 2025 gains

The essence of performance culture strategy gives direction, but culture determines speed

When performance becomes embedded in how people think, behave, and collaborate, it endures beyond leadership changes, restructures, or external shocks.

By Clever Matigimu Dec. 28, 2025

The essence of performance culture strategy gives direction, but culture determines speed

Mapping the future of an organisation (III)

In the first two parts of this series, we explored the foundations of strategy, the levels at which it operates, and the board’s evolving role in shaping and guiding organisational direction.

By Clever Matigimu Nov. 7, 2025

Mapping the future of an organisation (III)

Procurement KPI simplified — Part (I)

The order accuracy metric will also involve the assessment of compliance to pricing structures, service level agreements, agreed payment terms and delivery terms.

By Charles Nyika May. 9, 2025

Procurement key performance indicators simplified analysis (I)

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are key in the provision of an in-depth analysis of where the procurement function is impacting on the business and how the impact changes overtime.

By Charles Nyika Apr. 25, 2025

Procurement key performance indicators simplified analysis (I)

Tennis-'I'll be good,' says bruised Swiatek ahead of Australian Open

On Sunday, she said she was happy with her performance at the United Cup where for the first time ever she defeated her longtime nemesis Elena Rybakina on a hard court.

By Reuters Jan. 7, 2025