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...

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...

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,...

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...