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,...

Across the world, women are rising—not just as participants in the economy, but as drivers of it. In Zimbabwe, this truth is even more powerful: women make up over half the population and are the backbone of households, businesses, and communities. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), through its Financial Inclusion Strategy, has acknowledged something women have always known: you cannot...

In a rapidly changing world, financial inclusion and empowerment are no longer optional—they are essential. allWomen.africa is more than a marketplace—it is a closed-loop ecosystem designed to harness the economic power of African women while creating measurable social impact. By committing to trade within this platform, every woman is not only investing in her personal growth...

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...

An African woman’s journey to financial freedomBy Dr. Mandas Marikanda Money is not just a means of exchange, it is a mirror. It reflects our fears, values, hopes and the stories we tell ourselves about what we deserve. For the African woman, money carries an even deeper psychology, shaped by history, culture and survival. It is not merely a financial tool; it is emotional, spiritual,...