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Hidden value in free cash generation
The key is where to look and the measures to unlock the free cash.
By Brian Makwara Sep. 23, 2022
Hidden value in free cash generation

Stability, but at what cost?
FOR what seems like an eternity in the Zimbabwean markets, the local currency has held its fort in trades against the United States dollar.
By Brian Makwara Sep. 23, 2022
Stability, but at what cost?

US dollar dividends are back: What does this signal?
 We are currently in the reporting season wherein listed companies are either publishing their full year results or half year results as of 30 June 2022.
By Brian Makwara Oct. 7, 2022
US dollar dividends are back: What does this signal?

They are always quiet in meetings, beware of such
Such an individual is of no value to me and the organisation.
By Brian Makwara Nov. 18, 2022
They are always quiet in meetings, beware of such

Taking the staircase to success
That process of character formation determines how long you stay at the top “success plateau”.
By Brian Makwara Dec. 16, 2022
Taking the staircase to success

Distracted generation a distracted workforce
 Attention spans are getting shorter and shorter, and people tend to get easily distracted.
By Brian Makwara Jan. 20, 2023
Distracted generation a distracted workforce

Compete with some, partner with others
Interestingly, I had always wondered why no bank or bureau de change had thought of partnering with Simbisa as they have many food outlets throughout the country and in the region.
By Brian Makwara Feb. 24, 2023
Compete with some, partner with others

Unintended consequences here to stay
Women on the other hand are drawn to this alpha male, an athlete, physically fit and whose bio paints a view of being rich.
By Brian Makwara Mar. 24, 2023
Unintended consequences here to stay

The numbers do not tell whole story
Sales in foreign currency are translated at the lower auction rate in the accounting system into Zimbabwean dollar presentation currency.
By Brian Makwara Apr. 21, 2023
The numbers do not tell whole story

Professionals, technocrats are sitting on the sidelines
Every minister or government leader must be mandated to have a sounding board full of subject matter experts.
By Brian Makwara Jun. 30, 2023
Professionals, technocrats are sitting on the sidelines

Experiencing the reality of risk
Weather experts had said this would be a good season, but it was just not raining.
By Brian Makwara Jul. 7, 2023
Experiencing the reality of risk

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