By Leonita Mhishi ACROSS Harare’s northern suburbs and the fast-expanding edges of cities like Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s housing story is quietly being rewritten — not in the form of towering skyscrapers,…
By Ephraim Chawoneka IN the global financial market, pricing risk is never neutral. It is shaped by data, perception, and historical experience. One of the most debated concepts in this…
ECOBANK Zimbabwe (Ecobank) raked in a historic US$100 million in revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025, supported by strong lending activity and diversification efforts.Advertisements In local currency terms, the financial institution achieved a 125 percent increase in profit before tax for the year, to ZiG2,169 billion from ZiG0,965 billion in 2024. “This exceptional…
ZB FINANCIAL Holdings (ZBFH) recorded a 25 percent increase in total income to ZiG3,89 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, underpinned by sustained growth in core business lines despite pressure on profitability.Advertisements This mirrors domestic market-wide trends, where financial institutions no longer rely on volatile revaluation gains following recent macroeconomic stability. The group’s…
CBZ Holdings’ total income increased to ZiG5,73 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, up from ZiG4,11 billion in the prior year, reflecting continued growth in both funded and non-funded income streams.Advertisements The increase comes as non-funded income, driven by digital platform transaction volumes and fees, remains the primary revenue driver for banks in…
By Godfrey Nyoni CYBERCRIME is becoming an everyday reality in Zimbabwe, affecting people through scams, hacked accounts, and online fraud. While many victims feel confused or powerless after being targeted,…
THE Zimbabwe Mercantile Exchange (ZMX) says its partnership with three financial institutions for the 2025-26 marketing season will boost uptake of the warehouse receipt system and improve farmers’ access to capital from formal banks.Advertisements The system allows farmers to deposit produce at certified warehouses and receive a tradable receipt, which they can use as collateral…
By Bothwell Nyajeka CORPORATE finance literature states that the primary objective of management is to maximise shareholder value. This value is typically reflected through company share price appreciation and dividends,…
IN times of global uncertainty, governments are often judged not merely by their responsiveness, but by their foresight. The current consideration to increase the ethanol content in petrol represents precisely…
GLOBAL shocks have dampened both business confidence and the country’s economic prospects going forward, experts say.Advertisements This is despite the fact that the key mining, agriculture and construction sectors continued to perform very well during the first three months of this year. Speaking to The Financial Gazette — the country’s number one business publication and…
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Read More