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,...

Education is the foundation of every community, and strong schools need more than books and supplies — they need safe, modern facilities where children can learn, grow, and thrive. To help schools achieve this, Co-op Pay SACCO, in partnership with eduBox, has introduced eduVest, an innovative school development funding solution. What is eduVest? eduVest is...

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...

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...