By Dr. Mandas Marikanda, CEO – Zimbabwe Women’s Microfinance Bank (ZWMB) Zimbabwe stands today at the threshold of a transformative economic moment. Our economy having shifted significantly into the informal sector over the past two decades, now requires innovative structures that preserve the entrepreneurial agility of MSMEs while giving them the institutional compliance and...

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...

Zimbabwe Women Microfinance bank, created with a special mission to empower women economically and socially by offering access to savings, loans, and financial tools that many had never experienced before, became a game changer for Fadzai an entrepreneur in Chiredzi who had struggled financially to sustain her enterprise. Fadzai, a 27-year-old entrepreneur, is among many female entrepreneurs...

Zimbabwe Women’s Microfinance Bank (ZWMB) invites you to invest in US$10 million Preference Shares — issued at US$1 per share — redeemable in 10 years at a remarkable 24% per annum. This is more than an investment — it’s a bold step toward building Africa’s first cooperative-driven debt exchange and empowering women-led production in agriculture, mining, and...

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,...