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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
Zimbabwe
A Look into Zimbabwe’s Street Vending Ban: Economic Formalisation vs. Informal Livelihoods
In early August 2025, Zimbabwe’s government issued a one-month ultimatum to ban street vending and second-hand clothing sales, aiming to formalise the economy and enhance urban order. This policy has
Aug 21, 2025
Companies
Profit Triples, Wallets Shrink, Borrowings Surge: The Three Stories Inside InnBucks' Six Months
InnBucks MicroBank Limited has delivered half-year results for the six months ended 31 December 2025 that, at first reading, appear remarkable. Profit nearly tripled to ZWG 99.5 million from ZWG 33
Mar 04, 2026
Zimbabwe
GetBucks Joins Four Other Capitalized Deposit-Taking Microfinance Institutions as Sector Strengthens
The first half of 2026 therefore presents a mixed but improving picture. On one side, GetBucks has successfully crossed the US$5 million capital threshold, increasing the number of adequately capitali
Aug 20, 2026
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ZB Taps Fintech Executive Matsaudza to Turn Digital Investment Into Core Banking Growth
Matsaudza brings more than 17 years of experience across African financial and telecommunications markets. ZB’s appointment announcement says he previously served as Managing Director of O’mari, the f
Sep 04, 2026Ariston Tea Output Falls 70% as Funding Constraints Persist After US$3m Funding Injection
Ariston Holdings’ tea production fell 70% to 532 tonnes in the third quarter ended June 2026 from 1,770 tonnes a year earlier, placing the group’s funding structure back at the centre of its operation
Sep 03, 2026
