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GetBucks Microfinance Exhibits Robust Growth in Total Income, yet Faces Challenges in Profitability and Asset Quality
GetBucks Microfinance Bank’s net interest income increased by 62% from ZWL220 million in 2021 to ZWL399 million in 2022. This shows that the bank's lending activities grew significantly during the yea
May 02, 2023
South Africa
Standard Bank Group Expects Strong Earnings Growth Despite Challenging Economic Environment
Standard Bank Group's banking activities recorded revenue growth in excess of 20% higher than the same period in the previous year, driven by higher-than-expected average interest rates and good balan
Jun 20, 2023
Companies
Innbucks Microbank Electrifies New Products: Nano Loans, Loyalty Programs, and More
Innbucks Microbank, a prominent microfinance institution, has unveiled its ambitious plans to expand its product offerings and drive growth in the second half of the 2024 financial year. With a strong
Apr 16, 2024
Zimbabwe
Zimswitch Payment Conference Set to Revolutionize the Financial Landscape with Cutting-Edge Insights.
Zabron Chilakalaka, Zimswitch CEO, expressed his enthusiasm, "We are thrilled to present the Zimswitch Payments Conference, which promises to be an enriching and transformative experience for all atte
Jul 17, 2024
World
Global Gold at Glance: 2024’s Record Production, Record Prices Analysis, What Were Key Drivers
Global gold demand reached unprecedented levels in 2024, with total demand (including over-the-counter investment) rising by 1% year-on-year in the fourth quarter to achieve a new quarterly high. Thi
Feb 17, 2025
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Zimbabwe’s Anti-Corruption Drive Under President Mnangagwa: Progress, Setbacks, Persistent Challenges
President Emmerson Mnangagwa took office in November 2017 after the late President Robert Mugabe’s resignation, pledging decisive action against corruption. In his 2018 State of the Nation Address, h
1 day agoWeekly Currency Market Analysis: Monetary Discipline Anchors ZiG Stability Post-2024 Devaluation
he Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), backed by reserves estimated at USD 900 million by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), has maintained a stable exchange rate, marking over a year of resilience since the Septem
Oct 20, 2025President Mnangagwa Introduces $150 'Presidential Bonus Scheme' for Civil Servants, Further Benefits Planned
he Government of Zimbabwe has introduced a series of measures aimed at improving the welfare of its civil servants, a group that has long grappled with economic hardship. Among these is a presidential
Oct 17, 2025Zimbabwe’s Health Turning Point: Inside the Economics and Humanity of the 2026 National Health Insurance Rollout
In a country where a visit to the doctor can still mean a choice between healing and hunger, Zimbabwe’s plan to launch its National Health Insurance (NHI) in June 2026 represents more than a policy mi
Oct 17, 2025