Revitalising Zimbabwe’s retail, wholesale sector
This significant contribution underscores the sector’s critical role in sustaining economic activity, especially as formal businesses continue to lose market share to the informal economy.
By Kudakwashe Taimo
Mar. 28, 2025
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Zimbabwe’s power crisis adds to business’ woes
Zesa said it would be commencing maintenance work at the Hwange power station’s Unit 7 beginning last Sunday until March 29.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Mar. 9, 2025
OK Zimbabwe leadership swap: Will nostalgia save the retail giant?
OK is fighting for basic survival. Shelves are bare, forex is scarce, and the ZiG currency remains mistrusted.
By Mark Mtombeni
Mar. 9, 2025
Markets bullish as old guard returns to OK supermarkets
“Therefore, expecting a rapid revival of the retail giant may be overly optimistic.
By Julia Ndlela
Mar. 7, 2025
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Battered OK battles US$12m blackhole
This gap underscores the strain on the company’s ability to meet short-term obligations while sustaining operations.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Feb. 28, 2025
Teetering OK draws up internal corporate rescue plan
OK has engaged Axcentium Zimbabwe to undertake a post implementation review.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Feb. 28, 2025
OK Zim fires Karombo, rehires Zireva to lead revival
Zireva will lead a team which includes former CEO, Alex Edgar Siyavora who returns as chief financial officer.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Feb. 26, 2025
Why big retail shops are closing
The informalisation has nothing to do with it. The measures to stop the smuggling of goods have affected the formal retail shops, who were used to the illicit trade in commodities.
By Tapiwa Mashakada
Feb. 21, 2025
OK says it has begun restocking shops
OK said it was confident of restoring normal stocking levels before the closure of the current financial year.
By Business Reporter
Feb. 17, 2025
