The journey so far: Simbarashe Mhuriro, MD, Oxygen Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 6 December 2018 ‘Be presentable, but don’t go out of your way trying to look like a million dollars when you don’t have the money.’
Startup snapshot: ‘Collaboration is the new innovation,’ says Zimbabwean incubator CEO Published by Justin Probyn on 11 October 2018 B2C Coworking is a Zimbabwean business accelerator, incubator and coworking space.
Mthuli Ncube: A Zimbabwe national venture capital fund? Published by Mthuli Ncube on 3 September 2018 Zimbabwe needs to develop sources of equity funding, real ‘patient capital’, says former chief economist of AfDB.
Meet the Boss: Trevor Ncube, chairman, Alpha Media Holdings Published by Justin Probyn on 19 July 2018 ‘Many people think that l have a say in what gets published in our newspapers.’
Andrew Lapping: Investing in Africa – does the value outweigh the risks? Published by Andrew Lapping on 30 April 2018 Fund manager elaborates about opportunities in Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Egypt.
Ten priorities for getting agriculture moving in Zimbabwe Published by Ian Scoones on 26 January 2018 With new ownership patterns, the agricultural sector has a much more diffuse base. Today there are many small- to medium-sized farms, rather than a few major players.
Five African countries to watch in 2018 Published by Roddy Barclay on 24 January 2018 Five key African markets which face notable challenges in the year ahead.
Zimbabwe – Where to now? Published by Dianna Games and Jaco Maritz on 15 January 2018 Under the right leadership there is no reason why Zimbabwe should not quickly begin the long rebuilding process.
Why growth in electric vehicles could mean good times for mining in the DRC Published by Justin Probyn on 19 December 2017 The DRC has the world’s largest deposits of cobalt – a key element in the batteries of electric cars.
Zimbabwe’s new government to revise ‘indigenisation’ law Published by Sebastian Mhofu on 12 December 2017 The law is still on the books. But in naming his cabinet, President Emmerson Mnangagwa dropped the Indigenisation Ministry.
Why Zimbabwe’s ‘cows as collateral’ bill has this economist worried Published by Kate Douglas on 22 May 2017 Many are concerned the new bill might do more harm than good.
Zimbabwe hopes tobacco will revive battered economy Published by Sebastian Mhofu on 20 March 2017 Independent economist John Robertson says this year’s tobacco yield is higher, but will not quickly improve Zimbabwe’s economy.
Zimbabwe’s latest $5 bond note causes a greater value distortion Published by Kate Douglas on 24 February 2017 Zimbabwe’s new $5 bond note is struggling to hold its one-to-one value with the US dollar.
Unleashing Zimbabwe’s tourism potential Published by Otavio Veras on 2 February 2017 Zimbabwe can become a major destination for international travellers from around the world. And, in the process, grow its economy.
