OK Zim on the brink: Time to act is now
The financial picture underscores the urgency. A funding gap remains. Asset disposals have yet to fully materialise.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Feb. 13, 2026
OK Zim battles to stay afloat
Kudakwashe Taimo, a financial analyst at Fincent Securities, said a turnaround remains possible but warned it will be slow and capital-intensive.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Feb. 13, 2026
Can OK Zim still ride the sector’s recovery
The most striking feature of OK’s HY26 performance is the sharp contraction in volumes.
By Kudakwashe Taimo
Jan. 23, 2026
Retail sector: Critical look at OK Zim and Pick n Pay
Zimbabwe’s retail sector is valued at US$2,5 billion in 2025 (+7% year-on-year).
By Equity Axis
Jan. 9, 2026
Nkala out as OK chairman, as board gets reconstituted
Last month, OK explained that the board would be reconstituted to introduce fresh expertise and new perspectives.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Dec. 18, 2025
OK mulls more property sales as working capital dries up
“The group has additional owned properties worth US$17,2 million, and these may be disposed of to fund working capital requirements, should it be necessary, and subject to board approval.”
By Tatira Zwinoira
Dec. 15, 2025
OK Zimbabwe turns to supplier-finance schemes to maintain stock levels
“The group incurs incremental interest expense under the arrangement should it fail to meet the finance provider settlement date,” OK added.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Dec. 5, 2025
OK Zim’s store closures, key takeaways from the G20 Summit: The week ahead
Back in 2015, when OK was healthy, its net working capital (current assets less current liabilities) stood at US$22 million.
By Tinashe Mutogo
Nov. 28, 2025
OK closes 11 stores to curb losses
The audited results on the loss-making position for the year ended March 31, 2025 was an improvement of 15,5% from the initial unaudited loss of US$29,61 million first reported by OK.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Nov. 20, 2025
