Opinion & Analysis

Hard truth about soft skills in procurement

Relationship management skills sit central to the development of loyalty and trust, ensuring that every procurement transaction sings in harmony with customer expectations.

By Charles Nyika Apr. 4, 2025

Hard truth about soft skills in procurement

The power of clear adaptive leadership in turbulent times

By Justice Chengeta Jr Apr. 4, 2025

Governance crisis in executive pay: Why boards should seize control

By Memory Nguwi Apr. 4, 2025

Why the emphasis on inclusive development, shared prosperity?

Economist Amartya Sen proposed this approach to human development within the broader thesis articulated in his seminal book “Development as Freedom.”

By Arthur Mutambara Apr. 4, 2025

Information technology use key in preventing title deed scams

Digital records can be stored using blockchain technology, which ensures data integrity and security.

By Jacob Mutisi Apr. 4, 2025

Information technology use key in preventing title deed scams

Analysis of Inside Job documentary

The film begins by examining the effects of the government of Iceland’s shift toward deregulation in 2000, which included the privatisation of its banks.

By Batanai Matsika Apr. 4, 2025

Notes from South Korea’s rapid development

Significant exports of manufactured products only emerged around 1962, when they amounted to US$19 million, or 11% of total exports at the time.

By Kevin Tutani Apr. 4, 2025

Notes from South Korea’s rapid development

Knowing when to walk away: Indications to cease negotiations

In this instalment, we are discussing ten key points to consider when deciding whether to walk away from a business transaction.

By Gloria Ndoro-mkombachoto Apr. 4, 2025

Knowing when to walk away: Indications to cease negotiations

Accelerating opportunities for women with disabilities

Stereotypes often portray women with disabilities as incapable, limiting their participation in leadership, entrepreneurship and political engagement.

By Deborah Tigere Apr. 4, 2025

Accelerating opportunities for women with disabilities

Ghost workers in Zimbabwe’s public sector: How payroll fraud drains the economy

Other nations have successfully reduced payroll fraud. Zimbabwe can learn from them.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Apr. 3, 2025

Ghost workers in Zimbabwe’s public sector: How payroll fraud drains the economy

New diploma from Acca sets global standard for sustainability in finance

By The Zimbabwe Independent Mar. 14, 2025

The first cohort of the Scripts and Bars incubator comprised 75 creatives from Zimbabwe and 25 creatives from the UK

It involves applying the principles of psychology and behavioural science to manage both business and personal relationships successfully.

By Ashleigh Chambeni Feb. 7, 2025

The first cohort of the Scripts and Bars incubator comprised 75 creatives from Zimbabwe and 25 creatives from the UK

Trump calls discussions with Putin 'productive', urges him to spare Ukrainian troops

The U.S. president has said he wants Moscow and Kyiv to agree a swift ceasefire.

By Reuters Feb. 5, 2025

Trump calls discussions with Putin 'productive', urges him to spare Ukrainian troops

DeepSeek: Shaking up Artificial Intelligence global scene

Any progressive Zimbabwean, Tungwarara said, should focus on supporting President Mnangagwa's vision of achieving an upper-middle-income economy by 2030.

By Evans Sagomba Jan. 14, 2025

DeepSeek: Shaking up Artificial Intelligence global scene

Presidential investment advisor empowers Dhave village business unit

For an impressive US$4,000, the unit sold all 10 tonnes of maize to Prevail Group International (PGI).

By Staff Writer Jan. 8, 2025

Presidential investment advisor empowers Dhave village business unit

The iGaming market in Africa: challenges and opportunities

Earlier, experts described how fintech can unlock the potential of the gaming market in African countries.

By Admin Oct. 2, 2024

The iGaming market in Africa: challenges and opportunities

Optimising firm’s profitability through value chain analysis

it is often said that value is always subjective in private life, but pretty darn objective in the commercial environment.

By Charles Nyika Sep. 13, 2024

Optimising firm’s profitability through value chain analysis

Re-imagining business education

THE world is facing an era of profound challenges, described aptly by the term polycrisis, where multiple crises intersect, creating complex problems that are difficult to solve.

By Antony Jongwe Sep. 13, 2024

New strategies needed in fight against fake goods

Resultantly, counterfeit products usually contain low quality inputs, harmful additives and may even cause disease or death.

By Kevin Tutani Sep. 13, 2024

New strategies needed in fight against fake goods

AI in disaster management: Improving preparedness

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly recognised as a transformative tool in disaster management, particularly in enhancing preparedness and response efforts in Zimbabwe.

By Naison Bangure Sep. 13, 2024

AI in disaster management: Improving preparedness

How mobile companies can prevent phone theft in Zim

By leveraging on existing tools and adopting new strategies, they can help curb this menace

By Jacob Mutisi Sep. 13, 2024

How mobile companies can prevent phone theft in Zim

Performance-based pay system a strategic tool for business success

While many organisations have adopted this approach, its implementation and effectiveness vary widely, often leading to debates about its true value.

By Memory Nguwi Sep. 13, 2024

Performance-based pay system a strategic tool for business success

Beyond righteous anger

Today nations of the world employ government ministers charged with the responsibility for economic, financial and development affairs.

By Masimba Manyanya Sep. 13, 2024

Crushing weight of debt: How Zim’s ballooning arrears are devastating communities

While some of the debt has been contracted with intentions to develop the country, the failure to adequately manage them has put the country in debt distress.

By Yollander Millin Sep. 13, 2024