Harare Council crackdown leaves hundreds stranded

Harare is witnessing a rapid increase of uncontrolled lettable shops renting partitioned buildings and warehouses.
By Gracious Daniel Aug. 3, 2025

‘Promote African leather design identity’

Another Sadc representative on leather products, Tulo Makwati, emphasised the need to guard against non-tariff barriers (NTB) saying they restrict import and export of goods.
By Nizbert Moyo Aug. 2, 2025

Another fire guts Glen View traders’ complex

Glen View Area 8 small and medium enterprises (SME) after their complex was gutted by fire in the early hours of yesterday
By Kenneth Nyangani Jul. 28, 2025

Boost for SMEs as ZB secures US$5m Afreximbank facility

He said the facility will accommodate working capital and capital expenditure requirements and has a tenure of five years.
By Business Reporter Jun. 30, 2025

Understanding govt’s move to drop penalties for pricing above official exchange rate

 Since the introduction of the ZiG currency in 2024, Zimbabwean businesses have struggled with a dual pricing system dictated both by the official interbank rate and parallel market rates.
By Samuel Wadzai May. 11, 2025

Govt to rethink SMEs tax rules

The announcement followed a high-level multi-stakeholder dialogue convened during the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo.
By Staff Reporter Apr. 26, 2025

RBZ moves to integrate the informal sector

This move comes as the majority of Zimbabwe’s small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those in rural areas, remain unbanked. 
By Julia Ndlela Mar. 14, 2025

Zimbabwe urged to benchmark cooperative and SME business association regulation with Kenya to enhance financial inclusion and SME formalisation

Kenya’s cooperative success lies in its ability to create a self-regulating ecosystem that facilitates SME development.
By Own Correspondent Mar. 7, 2025

Policy rate evolves into worst nightmare

The high rate has undermined the government's efforts to rebuild the economy. It has stifled innovation and entrepreneurship.
By The Zimbabwe Independent Feb. 28, 2025