Intellectual property: Why protecting your ideas is critical for business success
Innovation without protection is vulnerability. Entrepreneurs who fail to safeguard their ideas leave the door open for others to benefit from their hard work and investment.
By Believe Guta
Apr. 2, 2026
The global trading system must be reset
Since the World Trade Organisation (WTO)’s creation in 1995, the globalised trading system has driven the world’s economic growth, technology and development.
By José Viñals
Apr. 2, 2026
Zim must produce and trade closer to home
ESCALATING tensions in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran, Israel and the United States, have undoubtedly unsettled global markets.
By Zimtrade
Apr. 2, 2026
Surging imports erode Zim’s export gains
On the import side, industrial supplies accounted for the largest share at 35,6%, followed by capital goods (24%) and fuels and lubricants (18,3%).
By Sharon Zebra
Apr. 1, 2026
ZimTrade pushes to expand Ghana market access
The trade promotion body said it is holding meetings with strategic partners to unlock concrete export opportunities for local businesses.
By Patricia Sibanda
Mar. 31, 2026
Use ZITF for brand positioning and scalability
The most successful companies treat ZITF like a campaign, not an event.
By Innocent Hadebe
Mar. 28, 2026
Afreximbank backs startups to scale Africa’s digital trade
Selected from a competitive pool of more than 1 600 applications, the eight startups represent some of the most promising ventures building digital trade solutions on the continent.
By Business Reporter
Mar. 27, 2026
Expo to spotlight women’s business successes
OWIT Zimbabwe President, Buhlebenkosi Ostlea Nyathi, commended Ecobank for supporting the initiative, noting that it complements ongoing programmes focused on empowering women in enterprise.
By Takemore Mazuruse
Mar. 22, 2026
Navigating complexities of informal economy taxation
Informal traders frequently face corruption and harassment, significantly impeding their ability to conduct business legally.
By Samuel Wadzai
Mar. 20, 2026
Explosive OK Zim revelations, Grand Challenge boob nearly killed haemorrhaging giant
Local News
Apr. 2, 2026
Lithium ore export ban firestorms boomerang, MMCZ says being ‘set back’ US$500 000 monthly
Local News
Apr. 2, 2026
