1. Overview of the Statutory Instrument In March 2026, the Government of Zimbabwe introduced Statutory Instrument 59 of 2026, which consolidates import licensing under one unified framework in order to support local industry, improve regulatory compliance and simplify previously fragmented import requirements. The Minister of Industry and Commerce described this new SI as a way to streamline...

Across our country, many women have worked hard, saved diligently and built businesses — yet too often feel underserved or disconnected from the financial institutions meant to support them. Questions of trust, access, ownership and relevance continue to shape how we experience banking today. At Co-op Pay SACCO Society, we are building a different kind of institution — one that...

ZWMB is proud to introduce the Shareholder Black Card, an exclusive banking solution designed for our valued Preference Shareholders. More than just a card, it is a gateway to financial empowerment, investment growth, and elite lifestyle benefits. Exclusivity meets convenience The Shareholder Black Card is available only to ZWMB Preference Shareholders. By owning this card, you instantly...

Back-to-school has never been smarter with the introduction of the eduBox Card — a unique all-in-one solution designed to support students, empower parents, and strengthen schools. Powered by the Zimbabwe Women’s Microfinance Bank (ZWMB), the eduBox Card is more than a simple payment tool — it’s a Junior uXpress SACCO account, loyalty card, insurance...

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...