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How Harare Could Become Africa’s Singapore

TweetShareSharePin0 SharesThe Gift Zimbabwe Refuses to Open By Tonderai Godknows Mapfumo HARARE – FOR nearly two decades, Zimbabwe has sat on a gift that most African countries would kill for.…

Legacy to Leverage: How OMZIL’s Pref Shares Could Reset Confidence in a Fragile Economy

TweetShareSharePin0 SharesA Financial Economics Perspective for Policy Planners and Investors By Newton M. Mambande 1. The Context: Legacy Debts and Market Memory HARARE – OLD Mutual Zimbabwe Limited (OMZIL) does…

Why Zim’s Pension Funds Can No Longer Bury Their Hyperinflation Ghosts

TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy Newton M Mambande HARARE – THE ghosts of Zimbabwe’s pension system are no longer content to haunt actuarial reports. They are now demanding redress in courtrooms, at IPEC…

ANALYSIS| The Architects of Africa’s Economic Destiny

TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy Newton M Mambande HARARE – AS AFRICA commemorates Africa Day on 25 May, we pause to reflect on the giants whose vision, courage and sacrifice shaped the continent’s…

Strategic Shareholders and Market Efficiency: A Case Study of Masimba Holdings

TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy Newton M. Mambande Disclaimer: This article is an independent financial economics analysis and does not constitute investment advice, legal advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security.…

RioZim Needs Rebuilding Through Revival, Not Rescue

TweetShareSharePin0 SharesOwn Correspondent HARARE – MANY football fans around the world watched in disbelief recently when Liverpool star Mohamed Salah publicly questioned standards at Liverpool Football Club, triggering fierce debate…

Milk output hits 40 mln litres in 4 months

TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy ETimes HARARE – MILK production in Zimbabwe increased by 7% to 40.26 million litres in the first four months of 2026, compared to 37.65 million litres in the…

Investor Fear, Thin Trading, and Hidden Opportunity in Zim’s Market

TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy Newton M. Mambande HARARE – ZIMBABWE’S capital market remains underdeveloped, hindering economic growth and investment flows. This article analyzes the current state of the capital market and proposes…

How Smart Rules Can Fix Health Insurance Without a Ban

TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy Newton M. Mambande HARARE – As Zimbabwe’s healthcare landscape evolves, concerns about the role of health insurance companies and medical aid societies in managing healthcare facilities have come…

Can Zimbabweans Really Protect Their Long-Term Savings?

TweetShareSharePin0 SharesBy Newton Mambande HARARE – IN Zimbabwe, safeguarding long-term savings is a pressing concern for individuals, businesses, and the economy as a whole. The country’s volatile financial landscape, marked…