By Memory Nguwi DEAR Company Secretary, Most organisations still misunderstand your role. They see you as the person who types minutes, sends calendar invites, tracks resolutions, and reminds directors about meeting packs. Those tasks matter, but they are not the core of the job. If you allow yourself to be positioned as an administrator, you…
By Leonita Mhishi AS Zimbabwe’s economy cautiously navigates a period of stabilisation heading into 2026, the outlook for its real estate market is drawing intense interest from investors, developers, and would-be homeowners, presenting a landscape that is simultaneously rich in opportunity and laden with risk. Over the past five years, property prices in urban Zimbabwe…
By Elizabeth Ndhlovu-Dumbreni AS we begin 2026, marketers are operating in an environment shaped by rapid technological advancement, increased digital adoption and expanding cross-border markets. Artificial Intelligence, automation and data analytics are redefining how brands engage consumers, while regional and global platforms are opening Zimbabwean businesses to audiences far beyond national borders. This presents both…
By Jackson Mashinge AS we step into a new year, the world of business in Zimbabwe is evolving at an unprecedented pace. In 2026, the saying “Spreadsheets are out, Smart insights are in” resonate deeply within the local corporate landscape. I have seen a significant increase in demand for data skills across various sectors, underscoring…
By Godfrey Nyoni CYBERATTACKS are no longer a distant threat or something that only happens to large countries or multinational companies. In today’s digital world, it is no longer a question of if an organisation will be attacked, but when. As Zimbabwe continues to digitise banking, mobile money, education systems, government services, and everyday business…
By Ephraim Chawoneka CREDIT ratings are often linked to financial numbers such as revenue, debt, and cash flow. These numbers matter, but they do not tell the full story. Behind every financial result are decisions made by people. These decisions are guided by governance. Good governance plays a strong role in shaping credit ratings. For…
By Bothwell Nyajeka WHEN the Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, Mthuli Ncube, presented the 2026 National Budget on November 27, 2025, his announcement set off widespread analysis across corporate Zimbabwe. Since then, breakfast meetings, roundtables, and advisory sessions have been taking place as executives seek to interpret how the budget will shape…
By Professor Mandivamba Rukuni FOR decades, Zimbabwe’s experience with contract farming has been most visible in cotton and tobacco. Those systems proved one thing: contracts can mobilise inputs, lift yields and aggregate volumes quickly. But in many cases, the model that emerged was extractive — farmers supplied raw commodities while processors, traders and exporters captured…
By Memory Nguwi THERE is a popular hiring slogan that has outlived its usefulness: “Hire for attitude and train for skill.” It is repeated in leadership seminars, celebrated in motivational…
By Qelani Makina “The first rule of any technology used in a business is that automation applied to an efficient operation will magnify the efficiency. The second is that automation…
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