Businesses warn against compulsory hiring of National Youth Service graduates
Zimbabwe has one of the youngest populations in Africa, with youths accounting for a significant share of the unemployed, according to official statistics and
By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 22, 2026
Zimbabwe just approved free bank accounts for small businesses.
The numbers make the ambition of the announcement clear. ZimStat's 2023 Economic Census
By Valentine Maya
May. 14, 2026
Industry ministry unpacks new industrial, consumer policies
Permanent Secretary Thomas Utete Wushe said the policies provide a roadmap towards building a competitive and resilient industrial sector.
By Nizbert Moyo
May. 14, 2026
Your Import Licence Just Got Cheaper. Will That Save You Any Money?
"Finally," ran one widely shared post. "The government is listening."
By Valentine Maya
May. 13, 2026
Ndhlovu urges firms to shift from survival to competitiveness
Industry and Commerce minister Nqobizitha Ndhlovu has urged Zimbabwean companies to shift from survival mode to competitiveness to drive sustainable industrial growth.
By Chen Williams and Blessed Ndlovu
May. 9, 2026
Policy inconsistency, costs weigh on Zimbabwe industry
Industry and Commerce permanent secretary Tadeous Chifamba said authorities were strengthening enforcement of local content policies.
By Blessed Ndlovu
May. 7, 2026
How China’s legal and financial firewalls nutralise US sanctions
Second, it nullifies foreign judgments. China’s 2021 Blocking Statute empowers courts to disregard US court rulings and fines linked to extraterritorial sanctions.
By Saxon Zvina
May. 4, 2026
Ministry’s spending slump raises red flag
Lawmakers expressed alarm over a growing number of unresolved items in the ministry’s financial records, including unclaimed deposits and uncleared expenditure.
By Lesley Kufandada and Sharon Zebra
Mar. 19, 2026
Zimbabwe shifts focus from donor funding to private sector financing
Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) CEO Chris Mugaga said the country’s predominantly small-scale economy requires tailored financing models.
By Tael Mudzingwa
Mar. 18, 2026
