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What they don’t tell you about investing in Nigeria: risks, reality, and strategy in 2026

Many investors assume that entering Nigeria’s market follows the same patterns seen in other emerging economies.

By Newsday Apr. 13, 2026

What they don’t tell you about investing in Nigeria: risks, reality, and strategy in 2026

Understanding the property market and pricing in Zim

For investors, this divergence offers a roadmap. Focus on resilient segments while monitoring policy and financial deepening for signals of recovery in weaker areas.

By Mike Juru Mar. 27, 2026

Understanding the property market and pricing in Zim

Analysing Zimra’s CPRM in tax administration, legal constraints

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) introduced the Currency of Payment Revalorisation Mechanism (CPRM) in its multi-currency tax assessments for the 2019-22 period.

By Sydney Kawadza Mar. 27, 2026

Analysing Zimra’s CPRM in tax administration, legal constraints

Over 90% of PPC Zimbabwe sales in US$

The dominance of US dollar transactions positions PPC Zimbabwe as a rare debt-free, cash-generating player in Zimbabwe’s volatile multi-currency economy.

By Tatira Zwinoira Mar. 24, 2026

ZiG holds ground, but credibility gaps persist

This modest stability could provide the foundation for the long-term consolidation of Zimbabwe’s latest currency experiment.

By Eddie Zvinonzwa Mar. 13, 2026

ZiG holds ground, but credibility gaps persist

Africa’s most aggressive policy rate, and what it means for Zim markets

Across Zimbabwe’s formal productive sector, the 35% policy rate has cascaded into extremely high lending costs.

By Blessing Kanyemba Mar. 6, 2026

Africa’s most aggressive policy rate, and what it means for Zim markets

High Court appeal sought in landmark $550K cryptocurrency fraud case

The submission argues the magistrate’s court erred in its interpretation of property law.

By Staff Reporter Dec. 18, 2025

High Court appeal sought in landmark $550K cryptocurrency fraud case

Local-currency crunch threatens Africa’s energy ambitions, AIF experts warn

The panel noted Africa’s power sector cannot continue relying on foreign-currency borrowing while earning revenue in volatile local currencies, as it is unsustainable.

By Melody Chikono Nov. 26, 2025