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Cool heads needed in healthcare bill debate

The debate surrounding the Medical Services Amendment Bill in Zimbabwe has reached a critical flashpoint, characterised more by corporate friction and defensive maneuvering

By Gilmore Muradzikwa Jun. 10, 2026

Cool heads needed in healthcare bill debate

Wave of mergers flood regulator as companies defend balance sheets

According to the CTC’s first quarter 2026 report, two transactions were approved without conditions, while five deals remain under review.

By Mthandazo Nyoni May. 22, 2026

Wave of mergers flood regulator as companies defend balance sheets

Policymakers red-flag AI boom

Speaking at the launch in Harare, President Emmerson Mnangagwa described AI as a key driver of the country’s modernisation and industrialisation.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Apr. 2, 2026

Zim merger deals surge 86% as corporate activity rebounds

The commission said 2025 marked a significant shift in deal-making activity, driven by domestic consolidation and rising cross-border investment.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Mar. 13, 2026

Zim merger deals surge 86% as corporate activity rebounds

Import wave batters strategic factories

At the centre of the crisis is a dramatic flood of imports over the past two years, according to the CTC.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Feb. 6, 2026

Home-grown mergers surge

The CTC’s latest annual report also notes a marginal dip in overall merger activity, with 22 deals reviewed in 2024 compared to 23 the previous year.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Dec. 12, 2025

The complex interplay of state meddling, market competition

The intricate interaction between competition law, policy, and state activity has garnered significant international attention, both among academics and within policy circles.

By Lovemore Nyawo Sep. 5, 2025