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Topic : Smes

Understanding govt’s move to drop penalties for pricing above official exchange rate
 Since the introduction of the ZiG currency in 2024, Zimbabwean businesses have struggled with a dual pricing system dictated both by the official interbank rate and parallel market rates.
By Samuel Wadzai May. 11, 2025
Understanding govt’s move to drop penalties for pricing above official exchange rate

Govt to rethink SMEs tax rules
The announcement followed a high-level multi-stakeholder dialogue convened during the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo.
By Staff Reporter Apr. 26, 2025
Govt to rethink SMEs tax rules

RBZ moves to integrate the informal sector
This move comes as the majority of Zimbabwe’s small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those in rural areas, remain unbanked. 
By Julia Ndlela Mar. 14, 2025
RBZ moves to integrate the informal sector

Zimbabwe urged to benchmark cooperative and SME business association regulation with Kenya to enhance financial inclusion and SME formalisation
Kenya’s cooperative success lies in its ability to create a self-regulating ecosystem that facilitates SME development.
By Own Correspondent Mar. 7, 2025
Zimbabwe urged to benchmark cooperative and SME business association regulation with Kenya to enhance financial inclusion and SME formalisation

Policy rate evolves into worst nightmare
The high rate has undermined the government's efforts to rebuild the economy. It has stifled innovation and entrepreneurship.
By The Zimbabwe Independent Feb. 28, 2025
Policy rate evolves into worst nightmare

IAPAZ welcomes 2025 Monetary Policy… Applauds its potential for SME growth and industrialisation
IAPAZ is a leading advocate for professional collaboration, economic formalisation and industrial development.
By Staff Reporter Feb. 11, 2025
IAPAZ welcomes 2025 Monetary Policy… Applauds its potential for SME growth and industrialisation

Stopping exploitation in supplier listing process
The current practices surrounding supplier registration and tender processes in Zimbabwe are not only exploitative but also detrimental to the country's economic development.
By Jacob Mutisi Feb. 7, 2025
Stopping exploitation in supplier listing process

Zim venture capital firm looks outward for funding
Seeking external financial support comes as the government faces financial constraints, saddled with urgent and increasing expenditures due to macro-economic challenges.
By Ashton Ndakusiya Feb. 7, 2025
Zim venture capital firm looks outward for funding
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Informal sector hits back at Mthuli, warns against stifling business
Ncube said Treasury would “discourage” manufacturers from doing business with informal traders.
By Ashton Ndakusiya Feb. 4, 2025
Informal sector hits back at Mthuli, warns against stifling business

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