POLICY flip-flops, especially those affecting the key mining sector, are severely hindering business, discouraging investment and undermining Zimbabwe’s economy, experts say.Speaking to The Financial Gazette — the country’s number one business publication and prime voice for industry and commerce — the experts added this week that the policy inconsistencies, often seemingly driven by political considerations,…
ZIMBABWE’s debt resolution and arrears clearance programme remains fragile, threatened by public finance leakages, a ballooning domestic debt, and legislative actions that could derail international goodwill, experts say. The developments come as minister of Finance Mthuli Ncube said Zimbabwe has made progress on its arrears clearance roadmap and is now engaging champions to support the…
LOCAL companies are ramping up massive capital projects supported by stable macroeconomic conditions, deepening capital markets and strong US dollar cash flows. Recent financial statements from companies listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange and the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) show that businesses are prioritising growth through reinvestment. Companies such as Edgars Stores, Tanganda Tea…
ZIMBABWE’S first-ever gold exchange-traded fund (ETF) is set to be listed on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) on May 8, 2026, offering an opportunity for local investors to gain offshore commodity exposure. The ETF, managed by First Mutual Wealth (FMW), opened its public subscription targeting US$10 million on Wednesday this week and is scheduled…
STEADFAST fiscal discipline and unwavering policy predictability are prerequisites for attracting investment and unlocking rapid economic transformation in the country, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has said. Speaking at a business conference, during the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), Chiwenga added yesterday that the government also remained seized with further building confidence in the economy…
TELECEL Zimbabwe has invited interested investors to bid for a stake in the company as it seeks fresh capital injection to bolster operations and return to profitability. The country’s third-largest mobile network operator went into corporate rescue in October 2025 due to unsustainable debts. Prospective investors have until April 28, 2026, to place their bids,…
A ONE-STOP border post must be urgently established at the Plumtree-Ramokgwebana crossing to eliminate bottlenecks that continue to hamper trade between Zimbabwe and Botswana. So said Botswana President Duma Gideon Boko in Harare yesterday, during the 5th session of the Zimbabwe-Botswana Bi-National Commission (BNC). He added that growing investment flows between the two countries demanded…
ZIMBABWE’s formal retail sector continues to grapple with major challenges, as deep-seated structural issues and policy inconsistencies keep pushing consumers towards the booming informal market. Speaking to The Financial Gazette — the country’s number one business publication and prime voice for industry and commerce — analysts said this week that although the outlook for the…
AUTHORITIES have warned that the country’s economic outlook faces mounting risks if the Middle East conflict persists, citing potential strain on public finances, rising inflationary pressures and slower growth. Zimbabwe, which relies heavily on imported fuel, remains increasingly exposed to global oil market disruptions triggered by escalating tensions involving the United States of America, Israel…
MUTAPA Investment Fund (MIF) total assets reached US$16,5 billion in 2025, a 10,7 percent increase from US$14,9 billion in 2024, supported by core investments, loans expansion and soaring securities portfolio. In its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, the country’s sovereign wealth fund saw funds and reserves grow to US$15,2 billion, demonstrating…
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