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Revitalising Zimbabwe’s retail, wholesale sector

This significant contribution underscores the sector’s critical role in sustaining economic activity, especially as formal businesses continue to lose market share to the informal economy.

By Kudakwashe Taimo Mar. 28, 2025

Revitalising Zimbabwe’s retail, wholesale sector

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Zimbabwe’s power crisis adds to business’ woes

Zesa said it would be commencing maintenance work at the Hwange power station’s Unit 7 beginning last Sunday until March 29.

By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Mar. 9, 2025

Zimbabwe’s power crisis adds to business’ woes

OK Zimbabwe leadership swap: Will nostalgia save the retail giant?

OK is fighting for basic survival. Shelves are bare, forex is scarce, and the ZiG currency remains mistrusted.

By Mark Mtombeni Mar. 9, 2025

OK Zimbabwe leadership swap: Will nostalgia save the retail giant?

Markets bullish as old guard returns to OK supermarkets

“Therefore, expecting a rapid revival of the retail giant may be overly optimistic.

By Julia Ndlela Mar. 7, 2025

Markets bullish as old guard returns to OK supermarkets

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Battered OK battles US$12m blackhole

This gap underscores the strain on the company’s ability to meet short-term obligations while sustaining operations.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Feb. 28, 2025

Teetering OK draws up internal corporate rescue plan

OK has engaged Axcentium Zimbabwe to undertake a post implementation review.

By Tatira Zwinoira Feb. 28, 2025

Teetering OK draws up internal corporate rescue plan

OK Zim fires Karombo, rehires Zireva to lead revival

Zireva will lead a team which includes former CEO, Alex Edgar Siyavora who returns as chief financial officer.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Feb. 26, 2025

OK Zim fires Karombo, rehires Zireva to lead revival

Why big retail shops are closing

The informalisation has nothing to do with it. The measures to stop the smuggling of goods have affected the formal retail shops, who were used to the illicit trade in commodities.

By Tapiwa Mashakada Feb. 21, 2025