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US stocks up, gold down: What the Davos drama tells Zimbabwean investors about risk in 2026

Every investor’s circumstances are different, and decisions should always be based on individual research and professional guidance.

By Isaac Jonas Jan. 25, 2026

US stocks up, gold down: What the Davos drama tells Zimbabwean investors about risk in 2026

Making market infrastructure fit for purpose through consultative processes

Any new territorial market development requires a deeper understanding of each enterprise through profiling of every traders’ enterprises.

By Charles Dhewa Jan. 21, 2026

Making market infrastructure fit for purpose through consultative processes

Valuation: Common denominator of property and financial markets

For investment decisions, it guides developers, investors, and pension funds on feasibility and returns.

By Mike Juru Jan. 16, 2026

Valuation: Common denominator of property and financial markets

TIMB predicts increased production

According to official data, farmers planted more than 162 000 hectares of tobacco this season, up from about 114 000 hectares in the previous planting cycle.

By Brent Shamu Jan. 15, 2026

Zim eyes homegrown grains to cut US$2bn import bill

With Zimbabwe spending over US$2 billion a year on imported grains and oilseeds, officials argue that domestic production could meet much of the demand.

By Simbarashe Sithole Jan. 12, 2026

Zim eyes homegrown grains to cut US$2bn import bill

Confidence puzzle: Rebuilding trust in Zim’s banking system

The banking sector’s failure to inspire trust has become a major concern for a nation that is aiming to reach a vision of an upper-to-middle-income economy by 2030.

By Wadzanayi Mugadza Jan. 9, 2026

Confidence puzzle: Rebuilding trust in Zim’s banking system

Anticipating Chinese cars in Zim in 2026

The South African market often sets the tone for model availability, parts pipelines and regional pricing — and Zimbabwe tends to follow.

By Andrew Muzamhindo Jan. 9, 2026

Anticipating Chinese cars in Zim in 2026

TIMB in quality push as tobacco harvest kicks off

THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) has urged tobacco farmers to harvest only mature leaves and strictly adhere to recommended handling and curing procedures to minimise losses

By Blessed Ndlovu Jan. 7, 2026

TIMB in quality push as tobacco harvest kicks off

Another positive year for the S&P 500 — and why I didn’t go all-in despite the 2025 gains

Each year ends with a flood of forecasts: interest-rate paths, market highs and lows, and so-called “sure bets.” I pay attention, but I do not anchor my strategy to any of them.

By Isaac Jonas Jan. 4, 2026