January – June 2025 The first half of 2025 has been a mixed bag for Zimbabwe’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs). While there are signs of recovery in the economy, challenges like expensive loans, foreign currency shortages, and high operating costs continue to put pressure on many businesses. At the same time, new opportunities are opening up in farming, mining, digital commerce,...

Preparing children for a new school term is often a financial juggling act for many families. To make this process easier and more affordable, Co-op Pay SACCO has launched eduSave — a savings plan that allows parents and guardians to put aside money over the three months leading to the new term and enjoy a 10% discount when purchasing their...

Education is the foundation of every community, and strong schools need more than books and supplies — they need safe, modern facilities where children can learn, grow, and thrive. To help schools achieve this, Co-op Pay SACCO, in partnership with eduBox, has introduced eduVest, an innovative school development funding solution. What is eduVest? eduVest is...

ack-to-school season doesn’t have to be stressful. With eduBox, parents and guardians can shop smarter, save time, and give their children the perfect start to the school term. eduBox is a convenient, all-in-one back-to-school supplies service that delivers everything your child needs — from stationery and uniforms to tuck and extras — directly to their...

Across Africa, women are leading dynamic projects that drive real change in communities — from smallholder farms and food processing ventures to housing, manufacturing, and financial cooperatives. Yet, one challenge continues to slow down many of these initiatives: access to capital. Now, through Co-operative Debentures (CDEs) — traded either over-the-counter (OTC) on...