Retail banking can power next phase of financial inclusion

Mobile money has built an extensive distribution network, supported by tens of thousands of agents across the country. Mobile penetration is high, and active usage continues to grow.
By Dennis Mambure Apr. 17, 2026

Zim courts UK, Germany, Japan, France, Algeria for US$2,5bn bridge financing

Zimbabwe is currently under a 10-month IMF Staff-Monitored Programme, which runs until December.
By Tatira Zwinoira Apr. 15, 2026

Innscor’s financial results: It takes money to make money

In October, I wrote about Innscor’s results in Money Never Sleeps. The story was about incredible revenue growth: a billion-dollar company growing at 19%. 
By Tinashe Mukogo Apr. 10, 2026

Businessman in US$368K money-laundering storm

A HARARE-BASED businessman appeared in court yesterday facing allegations of facilitating a money-laundering scheme involving the importation of Naphthalene from South Africa.
By Trevor Mutsvairo Mar. 31, 2026

A leap of faith into unchartered waters II

People grabbed their backpacks and so began the tortuous journey.  We soon left the baobab tree which loomed large behind us as it receded in the background. 
By Onie Ndoro Mar. 1, 2026

Cybersecurity the new financial stability policy

Zimbabwe’s financial inclusion story has long been measured through the lens of basic access to financial products.
By Dennis Mambure Feb. 27, 2026

Shocking money laundering web exposed in Zim... inside the illicit finance cycle

Zimbabwe’s anti-graft watchdog, the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc), handled nearly two dozen money laundering cases in 2022 worth about US$30 million
By Shame Makoshori Feb. 27, 2026

Beware of fake money: Police warn Bulawayo residents, businesses

Bulawayo provincial police spokesperson Inspector Nomalanga Msebele said the suspects are reportedly using a deceptive method of operation. 
By Nizbert Moyo Jan. 31, 2026

Importance of competition in digital financial services

The rise of DFS has unquestionably transformed the financial sector. Innovation has accelerated, product choice has expanded and, critically, financial inclusion has improved.  
By Kevin Tutani Jan. 30, 2026