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The Fintech Frontier: Redefining Financial Inclusion in Africa

Africa's financial landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation, fueled by the swift rise of financial technologies (fintech) and the burgeoning role of artificial intelligence (AI). The latest

Jul 17, 2024
Companies
No Paperwork, No Fuss: O'MARI Brings Affordable Digital Home Insurance

O'MARI, the fintech subsidiary of Old Mutual Zimbabwe, has launched O'mari HomeCare, a groundbreaking digital-first home insurance product designed to make essential coverage more accessible and affor

Aug 16, 2024
Companies
EcoCash Holdings’ HY Performance: Posts 185% Deposits Surge, 91% Loan Growth

EcoCash Holdings reported a 185% surge in deposits to ZWG1.37 billion for the six months ended August 31, 2024, compared to ZWG483 million in the corresponding 2023 period. This significant growth wa

Nov 20, 2024
Companies
Simbisa Brands Appoints David Mudzengi as New Group Finance Officer

Simbisa Brands has strategically appointed David Mudzengi as the Group Finance Officer, effective 1 February 2025. With over 17 years of robust experience in executive leadership, he succeeds Baldwin

Feb 04, 2025
Companies
ZB Financials Launch Innovative Digital Payment Solutions: How They Compare to Existing Ones

ZB Financial Holdings, a prominent financial services provider in Zimbabwe, has launched two innovative digital payment solutions: Smile Cash, a digital wallet, and Smile & Pay, a payment gateway desi

May 15, 2025
Companies
NMB to Launch Enhanced Mobile Banking Application, Posts Robust Q1 Performance

NMB Bank is set to launch an enhanced mobile banking application for corporate and individual clients in the second quarter of 2025, aiming to elevate customer experience and drive fintech innovation,

May 19, 2025
Companies
EcoCash Holdings Rebrands to TN CyberTech Investments

EcoCash Holdings Zimbabwe Limited has officially changed its name to TN CyberTech Investments Holdings Limited, marking a significant milestone in the company's evolution according to Ecocash holding’

Jun 17, 2025
Companies
Artificial Intelligence Drives Econet’s Strong Q1 25 Performance

Econet Wireless ,the country’s largest telecommunications operator leveraged AI‑powered analytics to deepen customer insight and tailor services in real time, a strategy that helped propel data traffi

Jul 18, 2025
Companies
TN CyberTech Posts 43% Topline Surge in Q1 Driven by Digital Innovation

TN CyberTech Investments Holdings Limited, formerly EcoCash Holdings, has delivered a strong Q1 performance after pivoting to a neobank model, driven by the need to tackle challenges facing Zimbabwe's

Jul 21, 2025
Companies
ZB Group Half-Year 2025 Profit Soars 123% on Banking , Insurance Growth

ZB Financial Holdings, a diversified financial arm listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), has reported a remarkable 123% increase in profit after tax for the half-year ended 30 June 2025, rising

Aug 25, 2025
Companies
NMBZ Loan Book Surges 18% as Bank Bets on Exporters

NMBZ Holdings Limited has expanded its loan book by 18% to ZWG 3.42 billion in the half year to 30 June 2025, up from ZWG 2.91 billion in December 2024 according to the latest half year financial resu

Sep 02, 2025

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Kavango Resources Secures US$3 Million to Fast-Track Zimbabwe Gold Projects

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