‘Budget allocation for SMEs too little’
MSMEs contribute over 60% of the GDP of our economy and according to a 2021 SMEs survey about 4,1 million individuals were operating 3,4 million enterprises.
By Gracious Daniel and Donald Nyandoro
Dec. 9, 2024
Govt stretches fiscal purse
This is because any tax targeted at informal market players will always end as wishful talk, while the formal market players are faced with no option other than compliance.
By Equity Axis
Dec. 6, 2024
EIB board approves funding support to female entrepreneurs
The EIB vice-president said the major priority for the bank in Africa was the promotion of women’s entrepreneurship, which was normally under SMEs.
By Melody Chikono
Dec. 5, 2024
How to position women enterprises in supply chains
In most African economies, the convening power of territorial markets tends to pull agricultural and non-agricultural enterprises into one ecosystem.
By Charles Dhewa
Oct. 16, 2024
If ZiG is powered by gold why has it depreciated?
The coming together of stakeholders across different sectors may be the key to driving this process. While the challenges are significant, they are not insurmountable.
By Tariro Chivige-mapfiro
Oct. 4, 2024
Wanted: Banks that cater for MSMEs
It is also about incubating fresh pathways by bringing a totally new face to entrepreneurship with strong roots in indigenous food systems.
By Charles Dhewa
Jul. 24, 2024
Economic Empowerment Bill gets thumbs up
Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions western region chairperson Ambrose Sibindi said the previous policy unnerved foreign investors.
By Peter Dube and William Vundla
Jul. 18, 2024
Old Mutual pumps US$40m into projects
Group chief executive officer Samuel Matsekete told businessdigest that the remaining funds will be channeled into various projects, enabling the company to expand its scope.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Jul. 12, 2024
SMEs praise ZB SMEs Expo
Participants said the expo was well-organised, had insightful workshops and abundant networking opportunities.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Jul. 3, 2024
