Beaven Ndliwayo

Government ramps up SIRDC funding

Group Features Editor GOVERNMENT funding for the Scien­tific and Industrial Research and Develop­ment Centre (SIRDC) rose by 25 percent to ZiG187,1 million in 2025 from ZiG147,9 million the previous year, as it stepped up its innovation and industrialisation agenda. The increased funding enabled the in­stitution to invest in national priority areas, including vaccine development, artificial…

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ZimCode II nears crucial validation stage

Group Features Editor Zimbabwe’s efforts to strengthen corporate governance and enhance investor confidence are set to gain momentum next month as the Second Edition of the National Code on Corporate Governance (ZimCode II) enters a critical validation phase ahead of its anticipated launch in October 2026. Key stakeholders from government, regulatory bodies, public entities, academia,…

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CABS unveils women’s account

CABS has launched HerNest, a women-focused banking solution that aims to close persistent gaps in access to finance for female entrepreneurs and professionals.  The institution unveiled the product in Harare, signalling a growing shift in Zimbabwe’s financial sector towards inclusive banking models aligned with broader economic empowerment goals. The account requires minimal documentation for low-income…

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Fidelity rebrands to Eagle Asset Management

FIDELITY Life Asset Management has rebranded to Eagle Asset Management, marking a strategic repositioning towards private markets while maintaining its core investment services. This development follows the asset manager’s launch of the Eagle Real Estate Investment Trust (Eagle REIT) in May last year, which was subsequently listed on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange. Speaking to…

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