Zimbabwe private sector snapshot Published by Margaret Mandeya on 18 May 2023 A quick guide to the challenges and opportunities for the private sector in Harare and beyond.
Allan Gray’s outlook on equities in Zimbabwe, Nigeria and Egypt Published by Rami Hajjar on 11 May 2023 It has been a tumultuous first quarter of 2023, and African equities have not been spared.
Zimbabwe: How this entrepreneur built an off-grid solar company Published by Alois Vinga on 29 March 2023 The off-grid solar company Zonful Energy has powered over 30,000 homes and currently has a subsidiary business in Mozambique as part of its regional expansion strategy.
Young Zimbabweans choosing farming over corporate jobs Published by Walter Marwizi on 22 December 2022 Young, savvy university graduates are choosing farming over white-collar jobs as Zimbabwe seeks a return to its breadbasket status.
Zimbabwe: Electric tricycles to solve farmers’ transportation challenges Published by Tamara Thomas on 21 December 2022 The business model of Mobility for Africa, a company that provides low-cost electric tricycles for the transportation needs of small-scale farmers in Zimbabwe.
The peculiar case of Zimbabwe as an investment destination Published by Cavan Osborne on 16 December 2022 Investor explains why he is not currently considering investing new funds into Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwean health food business exporting to Zambia; eyes broader region Published by Kuda Chideme on 3 November 2022 In 2017, Lesley Marange, a young food scientist in Zimbabwe, quit his job at a local sugar processor citing poor remuneration. Today he is the founder and CEO of Glytime Foods, a healthy food start-up with over 40 employees.
Wellness revolution creating demand for African superfoods Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 September 2022 As global consumers become more aware of their health, several African producers are ramping up production of crops like moringa, fonio, baobab fruit and teff.
Investing in Zimbabwe: Why this private equity firm backed a food company Published by Tom Collins on 1 August 2022 Spear Capital’s Nyaradzo Nyimo talks about import substitution opportunities in Zimbabwe and the impact of challenges such as high inflation and foreign currency shortages.
Zimbabwean investment firm allows clients to invest in cows Published by Natalie Greve on 14 June 2022 Cattle protects investors from inflation and can offer attractive returns.
Aquaponics: Farming without soil in Zimbabwe Published by Tafadzwa Ufumeli on 21 May 2022 Aquaponics is a combination of fish farming (aquaculture) and hydroponics, a farming method where plants are grown without soil.
Zimbabwe: From banker to coffee shop owner Published by Tatenda Kanengoni on 22 April 2022 Entrepreneur reimagines what it means to grab and enjoy a cup of coffee on the go in Harare.
Zimbabwean proves maggot farming can be a viable business Published by Tafadzwa Dzenga and Tafadzwa Ufumeli on 16 March 2022 Brighton Zambezi is one of Zimbabwe’s pioneering black soldier fly maggot farmers, rearing the flies to produce affordable chicken feed for farmers.
Zimbabwe peanut butter boss: Getting into supermarkets was the biggest battle Published by Jeanette Clark on 10 March 2022 “Producing a product is easy; getting it to market is death,” the founder of Nutrie Foods once said. Here is her story.
