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’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...

Recent remarks by Mabel Chinomona that “there can be no industrialisation without women in leadership” carry an important message not only for Zimbabwe, but for the entire African continent.   Her statement comes at a critical time when African nations are seeking sustainable economic growth, stronger manufacturing sectors, technological advancement, food security, and...

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...

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...