By Leonita Mhishi FOR years, Zimbabweans have treated real estate as the one investment that never lies. A house in Harare’s suburbs, a stand in the fast-growing satellite towns, or even a modest rural homestead has long been regarded as more than shelter. It is a symbol of stability in an otherwise unpredictable economic landscape.…
By Ephraim Chawoneka IN today’s world of tight financial investigation and rising expectations from investors, lenders, and the public, governance has become one of the most important factors influencing an organisation’s creditworthiness. In Zimbabwe, both private companies and public institutions are increasingly judged on how well they are governed. Agencies such as ICRA Zimbabwe, which…
By the Marketers Association of Zimbabwe THE calendar marks the arrival of strategy season, and for organisations that take growth seriously, it is far more than a meeting. It is a high-stakes forum where leaders pause, reflect, and chart the trajectory for the year ahead. Every insight matters, every voice counts, and every decision has…
By Memory Nguwi DEVELOPING a strategy in Zimbabwe, and I am sure in many other jurisdictions, has become a ritual rather than a genuine act of thinking about how to win. Over the years, I have observed that what most organisations call “strategy sessions” or “strategy workshops” rarely produce strategy at all. They default to…
By Simbarashe Hamudi THE Value Added Tax (VAT) framework is a critical component of taxation systems worldwide, influencing how businesses calculate their tax obligations. Within this framework, the rules governing the value of supply outlined in Chapter 6 of the VAT Act are essential for determining the tax base on which VAT rates are applied.…
By Betty Murambadoro HOW you see yourself matters. What you believe about yourself manifests in how far you stretch yourself boldly or in self-imposed limitations upheld. I have experienced how…
Ephraim Chawoneka AS African economies prepare for deeper regional integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), ICRA Zimbabwe is shaping how businesses, investors, and governments approach financial decisions across Southern Africa. With a growing presence and a clear mandate to bring transparency into economic activity, ICRA Zimbabwe is evolving as a defining force…
By Kim Polley and Chiedza Danha ZIMBABWE’S mining sector is evolving more quickly than the world realises. For many investors outside the country, the prevailing view is still shaped by the economic volatility of a decade ago when policy uncertainty, foreign-currency controls and power shortages dominated the headlines. That story is now out of date.…
By Bothwell Nyajeka EVERY November in Zimbabwe, a familiar air of excitement and expectation takes hold among employees and families across the country. The month has, over the years, earned the unofficial title of “bonus month.” For both government and private sector employees, November represents a period of expectation and financial relief as many organisations…
By Professor Mandivamba Rukuni OCTOBER and November are the seasons for strategy sessions and retreats for corporates and government ministries alike. I was honoured to accept an invitation to speak at this week’s Agricultural Research Council (ARC) strategy session on “Agric R&D Contribution to Rural Development & Industrialisation Linkages — Tertiary Education Contributions.” What I…
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