THE government has intensified efforts to strengthen data protection and digital trust, saying privacy must be treated as the foundation of Zimbabwe’s growing digital economy rather than an optional safeguard. Speaking at the Third National Data Privacy Symposium organised by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz), the minister of ICT, Tatenda Mavetera,…
THE country’s mobile network operators (MNOs) will likely face deteriorating profit margins owing to rising operational costs outpacing revenue growth, latest sectoral data shows. While financial results for MNOs capturing…
THE Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (Zida) recorded a 2 406 percent surge in domestic direct investment, rising to US$102,38 million from US$4,08 million, signalling a strong shift toward local…
THE Securities Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SecZim) expects stronger participation on local capital markets in the second half of the year, supported by continued stability of the ZiG. In the first half of the year, Zimbabwe has recorded improved trade performance, often maintaining a positive trade balance on the back of firm foreign currency inflows…
THE artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector recorded a decline in gold production in the quarter ended March 31, 2026, resulting in lower deliveries to Fidelity Gold Refinery. During the period under review, the ASM sector delivered 6,5 kgs of gold, representing a 37 percent decline from the previous quarter’s 10,3 kgs. In an interview…
A Matter of Taste with Charlotte Malakoff ZIMBABWE is a nation of avid tea drinkers who cannot start the day without sipping one or two cups of tea. By 4 pm, it’s time to put the kettle on again, take the Tanganda tea bags out of the cupboard, and warm the teapot. Offering visitors a…
Bothwell P. Nyajeka ON 18 April 2026, Zimbabwe marked 46 years of independence, a moment that invites reflection not only on the nation’s political journey, but also on the evolution of its financial institutions. Among these, the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) stands out as a powerful barometer of economic transformation and corporate resilience. A recent…
AFC Holdings (AFC) has raised over US$5 million by leveraging its extensive land holdings for productive use, as it seeks to bolster capital and expand its loan book. The agricultural financier was in 2022 provided 10 000 hectares of land by the government to capitalise its operations. A further 30 000 hectares was promised. “The…
EXPERTS say estimates by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that Zimbabwe’s economy performed better than expected in 2025, and that it grew 7,5 percent during the year, are overly optimistic. Speaking to The Financial Gazette — the country’s number one business publication and prime voice for industry and commerce — the experts said the estimates…
GODFREY NYONI ARTIFICIAL Intelligence tools powered by Large Language Models (LLMs) are becoming increasingly common in Zimbabwe. From students using them for school work to businesses improving communication and developers building applications, these tools are slowly becoming part of everyday digital life. However, not all LLMs are the same. Each has different strengths, weaknesses, and…
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