Zimbabwe Digital Services Withholding Tax Introduction: What This Tax Is About Zimbabwe implemented the Zimbabwe Digital Services Withholding Tax effective January 1, 2026. This policy requires businesses that provide digital services, such as online advertising, streaming, and e-commerce platforms, to withhold and remit tax on payments to foreign suppliers. The goal is to improve tax...
McCormick Property Mall of Zimbabwe South African retail property developer McCormick Property is expanding its regional footprint with a US$100 million Mall of Zimbabwe project in Harare’s Borrowdale suburb. This development is one of the largest foreign direct real estate investments in Zimbabwe in recent years and signifies a major expansion of McCormick’s presence beyond...
In 2026, the Zambian kwacha recovery has become one of the most closely watched currency stories on the African continent. After years of weakness, inflation pressure
Botswana golden passport programme The Botswana golden passport programme has emerged as one of the most debated policy ideas in Southern Africa, signalling a significant shift in how the country is thinking about growth, capital inflows, and long-term economic resilience. Faced with declining diamond export revenues, Botswana is exploring whether offering citizenship in exchange for...
Zimbabwe Monetary Policy Shift Zimbabwe has announced a significant change in how it plans to manage its economy. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has stated that it will now place greater focus on controlling money supply as the core of its monetary policy approach. This development, widely described as a Zimbabwe Monetary Policy Shift, marks...
Most customers believe that the product they pay for is where a company earns its profits. In reality, many of the most successful businesses across African markets make their real money elsewhere. The visible product often functions as a gateway, not a profit centre. Behind it sit ancillary services, contracts, data flows, regulatory advantages, and...
Funding alternatives: Invoice Discounting, Leasing and Supply Chain Finance Access to capital remains one of the most persistent challenges facing small and medium enterprises across Africa. While banks continue to dominate the formal financing landscape, many SMEs struggle to meet traditional lending requirements such as collateral, long trading histories, and rigid credit scoring models. As...
Government Grants for SMEs South Africa Accessing funding remains one of the biggest challenges for small and medium enterprises in South Africa. While loans and private investment are well-known, many business owners miss out on small business grants South Africa provides through government and public agencies. Grants are non-repayable funds that support growth, equipment purchases,...
How to Prepare a Bank Loan Application Introduction Applying for a bank loan is a formal financial process that requires accurate information, proper documentation, and realistic planning. Many small businesses are rejected because applications are incomplete or do not clearly show how the loan will be repaid. This article explains how to prepare a bank...
Access to funding is a common constraint for small and medium enterprises in Zimbabwe. This guide gives a practical, step-by-step path for business owners who need capital. It covers the main funding options, required documents, expected timelines, sample lenders, and a clear application checklist you can use immediately. Join our WhatsApp Group Funding options Also...