STANBIC Bank Zimbabwe has appointed Louissa Jane Evans as an independent non-executive director, effective September 21, 2026. Evans brings nearly two decades of business experience, including 13 years at ZIMOCO, where she held executive positions, notably as head of marketing. She is currently general manager responsible for the distribution of Chery, Omoda and Jaecoo vehicle…
FIDELITY Life Assurance of Zimbabwe’s insurance contract revenue declined four percent to US$8,3 million in the six months to June 30, 2026, from US$8,6 million a year earlier, amid slower-than-anticipated conversion of new business. Zimbabwe remained the group’s largest contributor, generating US$5,8 million or 71 percent of total revenue, while Malawi contributed US$2,4 million. Fidelity…
ZECO Holdings more than tripled revenue to ZiG6,28 million in the six months to June 30, 2026, from ZiG2,06 million in the comparative prior year period. The growth in revenue was driven by “increased business activity” across the group. However, cost of sales amounting to ZiG3,8 million wiped over half of total revenue compounded by…
AS ZIMBABWE prepares to host the landmark Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) summit and assume its chairmanship this month, the nation faces a complex economic landscape. The country stands at a crucial crossroads, balancing regional trade integration and strategic growth opportunities against pressing domestic hurdles. These challenges include border porosity, currency dynamics,…
THE United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has urged Zimbabwe to put in place policies that encourage investments that deliver economic returns while generating social and environmental benefits. UNDP Resident Representative for Zimbabwe, Adeyele Odusola, said the country should move beyond conventional investment models and focus on impact investments capable of accelerating sustainable development across multiple…
Almot Maqolo and Mishma Chakanyuka ZIMBABWE’s current macroeconomic stability is expected to hold through the end of the 4th Quarter, weathering both external shocks and the impending Super El Niño. Speaking to The Financial Gazette — the country’s number one business publication and prime voice for industry and commerce — experts said this week that…
The three Ps that shape public relations Kevin Mwenye THERE is something about reputation in Africa that has always fascinated me. Long before social media gave us impressions, reach and engagement rates, people already knew how to build a reputation. It travelled through conversations, relationships and recommendations. You could ask about a business in one…
Leonita Mhishi ZIMBABWE’S property market has never suffered from a shortage of ambition. From the mushrooming cluster homes of Harare’s northern suburbs to new shopping centres, warehouses, office parks and mixed-use developments, the country has plenty of evidence that Zimbabweans believe in bricks and mortar. What remains less certain is whether the market can persuade…
Simbarashe Hamudi THE cancellation of Value Added Tax (VAT) registration for registered operators is an important part of tax administration, ensuring that only businesses and individuals who meet the legal requirements remain on the tax register. Under the provisions governing cancellation of registration, a VAT registered operator may cease to be liable for registration when…
China Railway No. 9 has stepped up efforts to bridge the gap between classroom learning and industry requirements, exposing 18 Harare Polytechnic students to practical engineering skills, workplace safety and…
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