Nearly half of Zim’s industrial capacity lies idle
Local firms such as Truworths Limited, Beta Holdings and Khayah Cement Limited have also entered corporate rescue, while others have exited the market altogether.
By Ruth Maseko
Mar. 18, 2026
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Once beaten, twice shy: Industry tracks RBZ currency benchmarks
The move toward a single local currency depends on several "conditions precedent" designed to provide market comfort.
By Concilia Mupezeni and Blessed Ndlovu
Mar. 8, 2026
RBZ says liquidity, policy consistency key to credibility
As a consequence of the limited liquidity, firms are struggling to secure borrowings from local financial institutions to address their capital needs.
By Blessed Ndlovu and Concilia Mupezeni
Mar. 6, 2026
Taxes tighten noose on businesses
CZI reports that 53% of firms recorded either a decline in turnover or no change at all.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Dec. 19, 2025
Zimbabwe business investment up 14%
The increase came alongside a modest rise in the proportion of companies making investments.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Dec. 19, 2025
Most businesses remain sceptical over ZiG: CZI
CZI said past experiences of currency collapse and hyperinflation had further eroded public confidence in any new local currency.
By Business Reporter
Dec. 18, 2025
A deepening US dollar dependence
Manufacturing — the backbone of value addition and industrial growth — recorded one of the sharpest increases.
By Newsday
Dec. 15, 2025
Less than half of Zimbabwe firms see profit rise
CZI noted that although stability helped, several structural challenges continued to weigh on firms.
By Business Reporter
Dec. 15, 2025
EditorialComment: Ncube’s budget is punitive
Ncube actually wants to give with one hand and take with the other as he raised value added tax (VAT) from 15% to 15.5% in the proposed 2026 budget.
By The Standard
Nov. 30, 2025
