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,...

In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, service providers need more than just clients—they need a connected ecosystem, digital tools, and market visibility to thrive. This is where allWomen.africa, Zimbabwe’s homegrown fintech and business platform developed by Zimbabwe Women’s Microfinance Bank (ZWMB), becomes an indispensable partner. Direct Access to MSMEs...

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...

Sending children to school is more than just ensuring they have books, uniforms, and supplies — their safety and wellbeing are equally important. To give parents greater peace of mind, eduBox, in partnership with Co-op Sure Insurance Services Co-operative Society Limited and its underwriting partners, now offers eduSure — a package of insurance...

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...