Zimra slaps OK with US$2m penalty amid financial woes

The FDMS is a tax compliance mechanism that requires retailers to link their point-of-sale systems directly to Zimra’s servers, enabling real-time monitoring of transactions.
By Tatira Zwinoira 11h ago

OK engages buyers for its properties, amid technical insolvency

In August, OK successfully raised US$20 million through a renounceable rights offer, which was fully subscribed following strong shareholder participation and underwriting support.
By Tatira Zwinoira Oct. 1, 2025

Lifeline as OK raises US$20m from shareholders

Underwriters subscribed to the remaining 424 005 893 shares valued at US$4,61 million, fulfilling the terms of the underwriting agreement.
By Tatira Zwinoira Aug. 11, 2025
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OK chairman to exit in restructuring move

The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange listed firm has been struggling to settle debts estimated at over US$30 million.
By Tatira Zwinoira Jun. 29, 2025

OK to sell properties in capital raise

The proposal means OK will continue operating in some of the locations, without owning the underlying real estate.
By Tatira Zwinoira Jun. 27, 2025
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Battered OK battles US$12m blackhole

This gap underscores the strain on the company’s ability to meet short-term obligations while sustaining operations.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Feb. 28, 2025

Why big retail shops are closing

The informalisation has nothing to do with it. The measures to stop the smuggling of goods have affected the formal retail shops, who were used to the illicit trade in commodities.
By Tapiwa Mashakada Feb. 21, 2025
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Banks race to save teetering OK Zim...massive deal twinned with bold restructuring plan

BANKS have stepped in to rescue OK Zimbabwe Limited, one of the country’s largest retail chains, from the brink of bankruptcy. 
By Shame Makoshori and Freeman Makopa Feb. 7, 2025

Local investors dominate CSD platform

OK Zimbabwe Limited, Proplastics Limited, Zimre Holdings Limited and Meikles Limited led the dematerialisation pack at 99%, while starafricacorporation followed closely at 97%.
By Melody Chikono Oct. 24, 2023