ZFN FRIDAY DRINKS
ZFN Capital Friday Drinks brings together Zimbabwe's sharpest economist and stockbrokers to break down the week's business and capital market trends. We dive deep into economic analysis, unpacking what's really driving Zimbabwe's economy, and investment landscape. Each episode features lively debates on business strategies, market performance, and policy impacts-giving you clear, smart insights to stay ahead in a complex market. Pull up a chair and join the conversation that is as rich in content as the conversations are engaging.
Episodes
TJ Maguranyanga: From Rugby to NFL: Building Elite Athletes |Friday Drinks
Join Tinashe as he sits down with Zimbabwe's rugby star turned NFL player TJ Maguranyanga – the second Zimbabwean ever to play in America's premier football league. At just 22, TJ shares his incredible transition from excelling in rugby and the Africa Men's Sevens to signing an NFL contract. Also featuring Paddy Zhanda Jr. from the Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) interim management committee. This epis
Captain Obet Mazinyi: Aviation, Mentoring the Next Generation of Pilots | Friday Drinks
Join Tinashe and Rufaro with aviation pioneer Captain Obet Mazinyi, with over 40 years of global flying experience. Captain Obet’s journey training in Zambia, then training at the British Airways School in the UK. Post-independence Air Zimbabwe: Needing 1,000 hours to join a mostly white airline, profitable Harare-London routes, and why Zimbabwe became a major aviation hub as the world opened up.
Real Estate, Property Investment & Decentralized Planning | Harare Urban Renewal with Kura Chihota.
🏠 Exploring the realities of Zimbabwe’s real estate and property investment markets, including the challenges and opportunities for both middle- and low-income earners. 👨⚖️ Insights into city governance with the analogy that “City Fathers” have failed to live up to their responsibilities. 🏢 The concept of decentralizing urban planning—encouraging local communities like Budiriro, Chitungwiza, and
Insuring the Future: 60 Years of NicozDiamond with David Nyabadza. - Friday Drinks
Insights on NicozDiamond Insurance journey, transformation, and future outlook in Zimbabwe and the region. Reinsurance in Zimbabwe: Local reinsurers play a vital role in managing insurer risk. Art and personal items insurance: Spectacles and personal items like glasses can be insured. Small claims (e.g., glasses) can be settled within 24 hours at NicozDiamond. Education and skills challenge: Half-
Midterm Budget Review (2025): The Stats Look Good, But What’s the Real Economic Story?
📊 Budget shows projected 6% GDP growth, driven by agriculture, manufacturing, and mining. Despite positive figures, no meaningful policy shift from the previous budget—missed opportunity. 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe’s economy remains 76% informal—a major structural weakness 🏭 Manufacturing is now the largest formal sector contributor (15% of GDP) 📈 Treasury Bills (TBs) remain unpaid, raising questions about gover
Econet v Starlink; RBZ MPS _Friday Drinks
Misalignment between the Central Bank and Treasury. Without coordinated fiscal and monetary policy, confidence in the economy remains fragile. Central Bank says they're not printing ZiG while Treasury claims discipline and strong collections. But is the market buying it? Debate around the ZiG currency—its gold backing, official exchange rate of 1:26, and why that rate may not reflect reality. Grow
ZESA Crisis Exposed: Can Zimbabwe Fix Its Power Problems?_Friday Drinks
"Welcome to Friday Drinks! 🍷 This week, Dziya (Ranga Makwata) and Mukanya (Tinashe Murapata) hold it down while Shumba (Rufaro G Zengeni) battles the flu. We dive deep into: 🔥 ZESA’s $10 Billion Power Crisis – Can Zimbabwe end blackouts? 🔥 Leadership Failures – From village Sabukus to national corruption 🔥 Diaspora Divide – Why UK Zimbabweans invest more than SA-based ones 🔥 Entrepreneurs vs Tende
Econet Delisting, Lithium Export Ban & Monetary Policy | Friday Drinks
Join Tinashe, Ranga, and Rufaro as they unpack the week’s biggest economic stories - Econet’s delisting from the ZSE, ban on lithium and raw mineral exports, and the latest monetary policy moves—including the shift toward a mono‑currency, the 35% policy rate, and the push for the market to set the exchange rate. This episode is sponsored by Delta Corporation - 'Share a Coke' - and join the convers
Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill, 2026: What It Means for Business | Friday Drinks
Join Tinashe, Ranga, and Rufaro for an unfiltered discussion on Zimbabwe's draft Constitutional Amendment Bill. They dive deep into the geopolitics of presidential term extensions, unpack political and institutional risks, and question if Parliament is strong enough to hold power accountable. From frequent regulatory changes scaring investors away, to Zimbabwe's untapped commodity riches, to our c
Cde Fatso on Creative Hubs, Comedy & Real Democracy | Friday Drinks
Join Tinashe and Ranga live in studio with special guest Cde Fatso as they unpack innovation, startups, creative hubs like Moto Republik and Magamba Network, and using comedy and satire as tools for innovation. From GDP growth that doesn't reach ordinary Zimbabweans, to calls for real direct democracy over "socialism for the rich and austerity for the poor," says Cde Fatso this raw conversation qu
Econet Delists from ZSE: VFEX Listing, OTC Trading, and Zimbabwe's Mineral Boom | Friday Drinks
Join Tinashe, Ranga, Rufaro and Fincent Capital independent financial advisors for the Econet delisting from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) and InfraCo listing on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX). We break down why undervaluation, overregulation, local currency risks, and policy uncertainty are driving companies away from ZSE—plus what Over-the-Counter (OTC) trading means post-delisting
Pension Funds Crisis, Capital Markets, ZiG Inflation, Gold Bugs vs Skeptics | Friday Drinks
Join Tinashe, Ranga and Rufaro as they discuss the pension funds crisis, capital markets pressures, ZiG inflation hitting single digits, and gold bugs vs skeptics. This episode is sponsored by Delta Corporation - 'Share a Coke' and join the conversation. Over 50% of Zimbabwe's pension funds faced dissolution last year – what's really happening in the industry that never recovered from 2008 hyperin
Making Zimbabwe Great Again: Retain Zim Talent | Friday Drinks
Join Tinashe, Ranga, and Rufaro for an insightful discussion on making Zimbabwe great and making Zimbabwe work. Drawing from Carl Jung's wisdom on life's first half (socialization and ego-building) versus the second (self-actualization) and Tinashe's take on how we can make Zimbabwe work, retain and absorb our talent and graduates at home, so migration abroad isn't the only path, we explore career
Repeal of ZDERA and ZEP Legal Battles with Advocate Simba Chitando | Friday Drinks
Join Tinashe and Rufaro with Advocate Simba Chitando unpacking ZDERA and the legal challenges around Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEP). Advocate Simba Chitando discusses his pro bono work with undocumented migrants in South Africa. Activism and advocacy are core to Chitando's fight for migrant rights. This episode challenges borders, sanctions, and what makes the law legitimate. "What makes law, la
Geopolitical Risks and Zimbabwe's 2026 Outlook | Friday Drinks
Welcome to the first Friday Drinks episode of 2026 with Tinashe, Ranga and Rufaro where we dive into the escalating geopolitical risks putting state sovereignty back on the global agenda. Zimbabweans overtaxed, debates on writing off Treasury Bills and sovereign debt, we unpack Zimbabwe's budget battles amid "pockets of hope" as Ranga puts it. This episode is sponsored by O'mari Zimbabwe..
Permanent Secretary George Guvamatanga: 2026 National Budget Analysis | Friday Drinks
Join Tinashe and Rufaro in an exclusive conversation with Permanent Secretary Mr. George Guvamatanga - Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion. Dive into hot topics like the newly proposed gold royalties—where Zimbabwe risked the highest rates in Africa, prompting a promised revisit and miner-friendly adjustments. This insightful episode is proudly sponsored by Delta Cor
Zimbabwe's 2026 Budget Review: With Professor Gift Mugano - Friday Drinks
Insightful review of Zimbabwe’s 2026 national budget with Tinashe and Ranga joined by Prof Gift Mugano. This episode is sponsored by Delta Corporation. 'Share a Coke' and join the conversation. Examination of Zimbabwe’s rebased nominal GDP of $52 billion and why it does not reflect real growth or poverty reduction. Analysis of $1.7 billion accumulated expenditure arrears impacting government contr
The significance of the Dangote Group visit to Zimbabwe's investment drive - Friday Drinks
Tinashe, Ranga, and Rufaro dive into the significance of the Dangote Group’s visit to Zimbabwe. Discover what this means for the country’s business landscape and future opportunities. This episode is sponsored by Delta Corporation. 'Share a Coke' with friends, and enjoy the conversation.
White Farmers Compensation: US Republicans Proposed Bill, $3.5 billion debt | Friday Drinks
Join Tinashe and Rufaro for this insightful episode discussing white farmers’ compensation with Andy Pascoe and Harry Orphanides. The US Republicans proposed bill pressing Zimbabwe to pay the US$3.5 billion debt owed to farmers. This episode is sponsored by O'Mari Zimbabwe. The proposed bill to repeal ZIDERA is conditional on settling compensation within 12 months; farmers and stakeholders conside
US Republicans propose bill on removal of ZIDERA, $3.5 Billion Debt, US-Zim Relations| Friday Drinks
Join Tinashe and Rufaro on our episode as they discuss US Republicans proposed bill on removal of ZIDERA, Zimbabwe - US Relations, the $3.5 billion debt to white commercial farmers, the crucial Paris Club debt, and Zimbabwe's energy sector: the $455 million Jindal Steel - Hwange power plant deal. Republicans proposed bill to repeal ZIDERA, signaling a potential reset in ties. The importance of pay
Omari - Digital wallet, Regulatory Reforms, Tax Burdens, Gold price surge & Bitcoin | Friday Drinks
Join Tinashe and Rufaro on this episode with our new sponsor, O'mari Zimbabwe, as we discuss key topics - gold prices surge, gold is seen as the trusted “old money." Clear, investor-friendly policies are crucial for Zimbabwe to double gold production. Zimbabwe has immense potential to significantly increase its gold production and become a major global supplier. Doubling gold output would attract
Is Zimbabwe in a crisis? Exclusive episode with ZNCC CEO Chris Mugaga | Friday Drinks
Join Tinashe and Rufaro for an exclusive episode featuring Chris Mugaga, CEO of the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC). Is Zimbabwe in a crisis? Question from Tinashe to ZNCC: Is the government engaging with the business sector? ZNCC is actively raising concerns about the electricity crisis with the government. Approximately 60% of ZESA’s budget is allocated to administrative costs rathe
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Prospects for 2024/25 farming season, legacy debt & Steve Hankie inflation view.
Why African Borders Are Still Closed: COMESA & Regional Trade | Friday Drinks
Tinashe, Rufaro, and George sit down to unpack the complex realities of regional trade, economic nationalism, and why doing business across African borders remains such a hurdle. From the challenges of trading within COMESA and the push to capitalise regional banks, to strict labor laws, freedom of movement, and the massive impact of the informal sector—we break it all down over a drink. Don't
Infrastructure funding & Capital Markets|Friday Drinks
Tinashe, Ranga, and Rufaro break down the realities and opportunities within Zimbabwe's infrastructure landscape. Infrastructure and Capital Markets. In this episode we examine where investors should direct their capital, how local authorities like the City of Harare need to adapt, and how tools like Prescribed Assets and the Victoria Falls Financial Services Centre (VFIFC) can unlock critical lo
Zimbabwe 2027 Economic Outlook: Commodity Boom, Succession Politics & Money Supply | Friday Drinks
Join Tinashe, Rufaro, and George as they discuss the economics, and key players shaping 2027 and beyond. The team breaks down Zimbabwe’s current economic position: • Commodity Supercycle & AI: How global demand for data centers and critical metals is cascading into Zimbabwe. • El Niño & Climate Risks: Are short-term commodity gains hiding deeper agricultural vulnerabilities? • Money Sup
Patience Musa: From Jazz, Radio to Banking Innovation: A360 App | Friday Drinks
Tinashe sits down with Patience Musa jazz artist and BancABC’s Digital Marketing, PR and Communication Manager. Join Tinashe as Patience shares her incredible journey from discovering her voice in the local jazz scene and dominating the radio airwaves to making a bold transition into the corporate financial space. Find out how her background in music and media helps humanize banking and brand
Kudakwashe Tagwirei Steps Into Government: What the New Ministry Means for Zim | Friday Drinks
Tinashe, Rufaro, and George unpack the splitting of finance ministry into two: Kudakwashe Tagwirei has been appointed Minister of Economic Development and Investment Promotion. What this split means for Zimbabwe’s economic landscape, sovereign asset management, and investment strategy. Having operated in business for over a decade, Kudakwashe Tagwirei now transitions into formal constitutional au
Zimbabwe’s Missed Opportunities: From the 1980s to 2026 the AI Era: | Friday Drinks
Join Tinashe, Ranga, and George for a special edition: Zimbabwe's Missed Opportunities: We Forgot How to Play with the World. In this episode: Tinashe, Ranga and George takes a deep dive into Zimbabwe’s macroeconomic history - tracing a timeline of missed economic opportunities from the 1980s, through ESAP and the land reform era, to today’s rapidly evolving 2026 AI era. From state control an
The Business of Dignified Goodbyes: Inside Sahwira Glen Forest Memorial Park | Friday Drinks
Legacy, Life & The Future of Funerals in Zimbabwe | Sahwira Glen Forest Memorial Park In this special edition, George sits down with Prudence Muganiwah Zvavanjanja and Mabel Chidhakwa from Nyaradzo Group for a surprisingly joyful, eye-opening conversation about life, death, and legacy. Discover how Sahwira Glen Forest Memorial Park is redefining the cemetery experience—transforming it into a
RBZ Cuts Policy Rate: What Does It Mean? | ZIMRA Beats Targets: Time to Lower Taxes? | Friday Drinks
Tinashe, Ranga, and Rufaro discuss Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Statement. We break down what the RBZ's policy rate cut to 27.5% actually means for businesses and borrowers, and examine the historic shift making ZiG interest rates cheaper than USD credit for the first time. Plus, with ZIMRA beating revenue targets, we ask the big question: Is it finally time to lowe
Maponga Mara-Rah III ChangaMbire on Reclaiming Your Heritage | Mutupo Festival | Friday Drinks
Join Tinashe, Maponga Mara-Rah III ChangaMbire, Tendayi Gwatiringa from Nyaradzo Group, and Derek Mpofu on this special edition for the Mutupo Festival. What is Mutupo and why Mutupo central to our identity? In this episode, we take a deep dive into the historical, cultural, and spiritual significance of Mutupo (totems) and explore why understanding our roots is central to who we are today. F
Dangote IPO Lessons: Why Zim Mining Giants Must List Locally | Friday Drinks
Join Tinashe, Rufaro and George on this episode of Friday Drinks as they unpack market realities and global re-engagement. From the retail push of the Dangote IPO to the case for why Zimbabwean mining giants must list locally, the team covers the big moves shaping wealth creation in Zimbabwe. In This Episode: 📈 The Dangote IPO: How the public offering is expanding retail access and how Zimbabw
Fuel Increases & Fertilizer Prices. Vendor Clean-up: The Cost Of Zimbabwe's Economy | Friday Drinks
Tinashe, Rufaro, and George discuss economic realities: fuel increases and the price of fertilizer. The economic impact of rising fuel increases and fertilizer imports. Other topics of discussion: Government debt Offshore Credit Lines. Rufaro points out that Zimbabwe's "willing buyer, willing seller" interbank market isn't a true free market—it remains a tightly managed exchange rate. Commodity
Part 2: GMB $432/Tonne Arbitrage: Is Treasury Subsidizing Regional Grain Traders? | Friday Drinks
Tinashe is joined by BancABC to discuss the future of banking with A360 App. The A360 platform allows you to open an account instantly, pay utilities and perform cardless cash withdrawals without ever stepping foot inside a branch. Whether you're opening a new account instantly, paying city council bills, or buying airtime while catching up on our latest clips, A360 gives you total control. Down
Part 1: GMB $432/Tonne Arbitrage: Is Treasury Subsidizing Regional Grain Traders? | Friday Drinks
Tinashe is joined by BancABC to discuss the future of banking with A360 App. The A360 platform allows you to open an account instantly, pay utilities and perform cardless cash withdrawals without ever stepping foot inside a branch. Whether you're opening a new account instantly, paying city council bills, or buying airtime while catching up on our latest clips, A360 gives you total control. Down
Banc ABC A360 App: Banking at Your Fingertips | Friday Drinks
Tinashe sits down with the Banc ABC team to break down everything you can do on the A360 App. Discover how to handle all your daily transactions from instant account opening to bill payments — right from your smartphone. #BancABC #A360App #DigitalBanking #Zimbabwe
(Part 2) Should Zimbabwe Pay Its Debt? Debt Restructuring, ZIMRA Audits: | Friday Drinks
In Part 2: Tinashe, Rufaro, and George discuss Debt Restructuring: Should Zimbabwe prioritize settling its debt? ZIMRA Tax Enforcement: As Treasury pushes for ambitious revenue targets. ls ZIMRA taking audit intensity too far? The team analyzes whether aggressive enforcement unfairly penalizes compliant formal operators while ignoring the informal market. Rufaro on ZIMRA Enforcement: "Tax aut
(Part 1) Should Zimbabwe Pay Its Debt? Debt Restructuring, ZIMRA Audits: | Friday Drinks
Tinashe, Rufaro and George dive into two major issues facing the Zimbabwe's economy: debt restructuring and ZIMRA tax enforcement. Segment 1: Tinashe goes beyond the headlines: World Bank & Zimbabwe. World Bank delists Zimbabwe from fragile state classification Sovereign Debt & Creditor Incentives Should Zimbabwe prioritize paying off foreign debt when creditors haven't offered clea
IPAZ 2026: Building Sustainable Investment for Economic Growth | Friday Drinks
Ranga, Tinashe, and Rufaro at the Investment Professionals Association of Zimbabwe (IPAZ) 2026 Summer School Conference (27–29 August). Under the theme "From Stability to Scale: Mobilising Long-term Capital, Innovation, and Institutional Investment for Zimbabwe’s Economic Growth," this episode explores what it will take to unlock long-term private capital, strengthen regional competitiveness, and
Mid-Term Monetary Policy Review. Is Zimbabwe Ready for a Mono-Currency? | Friday Drinks
Ranga and George break down Zimbabwe’s 2026 Mid-Term Monetary Policy Review Statement, unpacking the key issues shaping the economy and what they mean for businesses and investors. In this episode the discussion covers: • Is Zimbabwe being prepared for a mono-currency, with the ZiG eventually replacing the US dollar? • Inflation in single digits under the ZiG and whether price stability is sust
Investing in Property, Mortgages & Zimbabwe’s Capital Markets | Friday Drinks
Ranga and Rufaro are joined by Tafadzwa Mukondo from BancABC for a great conversation about property, mortgages, investing and Zimbabwe’s capital markets. Key insights from the discussion: Property, Mortgages & Asset Management: BancABC on property and mortgages. The role of the Asset Management Unit. Property investments: The diaspora market accounts for around 20–30% of property investors
Is Zimbabwe’s Economic Growth Real?| Friday Drinks
Tinashe, Ranga and Rufaro discuss Zimbabwe’s economic story, exploring whether economic growth is translating into real improvements for citizens, businesses and the wider economy. The discussion also covering healthcare, the debate around universal healthcare — should every citizen be guaranteed access to basic healthcare? They discuss the role of private hospitals, whether patients who cannot a
Air Zimbabwe: Can It Become a Successful Airline? Plus the Dairibord Takeover | Friday Drinks
In the first segment: Tinashe, Ranga and Rufaro discuss the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe (ICAZ) Winter School 2026, exploring the key conversations around the accounting profession, leadership and business practices. The conversation then moves to Air Zimbabwe — its return to the spotlight with direct flight to London, the importance of connectivity, and the bigger question: is
Why Must Every Child Pass 5 O Levels? Is Zimbabwe's School System Failing? | Friday Drinks
Why is Zimbabwe fixated on five O Levels? Join Tinashe, Ranga, and Rufaro ask whether Zimbabwe's education system is serving every child—or simply preserving an outdated model inherited from the colonial era. The discussion explores: Why the five O-Level benchmark has become the defining measure of success in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe should create multiple pathways to success instead of relying on a
Is the South African state complicit in anti-immigration protests? | Friday Drinks
Join Tinashe, Ranga, and Rufaro as they discuss the anti-immigration protests in South Africa and the return of more than 56,000 Zimbabweans, exploring the impact on both countries. We ask the important question: Is the South African state complicit in anti-immigration protests? What role does South Africa state play in preventing or enabling the anti-immigration protests? Is this about policy
Cuba's Free-Market Reforms, South Africa's Immigration Debate & Gold Price Drop | Friday Drinks
Tinashe, Ranga, and Rufaro are back with another episode of Friday Drinks. The team unpacks Cuba's new free-market reforms, widely regarded as the country's biggest economic shift since the Cuban Revolution. They examine what these reforms could mean for Cuba's economy and discuss why free markets are often associated with investment, productivity, and economic growth. The conversation also explo
Illicit Brews, Unpaid Forex, & Predatory Tax: Is Zimbabwe Over-regulating Itself Into Poverty?
🎙️ In this episode: Tinashe, Ranga and Rufaro explore: Why are platinum miners reportedly owed around US$228 million in unpaid export income under the foreign currency retention system. What does this mean for investor confidence, and the wider economy. The conversation also explores whether Zimbabwe is overregulating businesses, the challenges facing the formal sector, and what policymakers can
SpaceX IPO | ZSE Entrepreneurship Exchange & Zimbabwe's Local Content Act | Friday Drinks
Join Tinashe, Ranga and Rufaro as they unpack some of the week's biggest ideas. ls colonizing Mars a worthy human pursuit? The markets certainly seem to think so, with investors continuing to back SpaceX. But is this humanity's next great frontier or simply 21st-century colonialism? Rufaro reflects on his Comrades Marathon experience and explores what inspires ordinary people to take on one of th
ZSE Entrepreneurship Exchange and Zimbabwe's Local Content Act | Friday Drinks
Tinashe, Rufaro and Ranga unpack two major developments: they discuss the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange(ZSE) approval of a new Entrepreneurship Exchange and what this could mean for startups, small businesses, and access to capital in the country. Could this be a game-changer for local entrepreneurs? The team also explores the Government’s proposed Local Content Act, aimed at reducing imports and promo
Is Zimbabwe Hostile for Business?A look at Tax Pressure & Investor Confidence Part 1 | Friday Drinks
Join Tinashe, Ranga and Rufaro begin with agriculture, unpacking the difference between lifestyle farming and commercial farming, and debating whether successful farming requires full-time presence on the farm. The discussion then moves into deeper economic issues, including RBZ money supply growth, inflation risks, and what rising liquidity could mean for prices and stability in the economy. Th
Zimbabwe bans foreign investors in SME Mining, wants 98% locals in senior management | Friday Drinks
In this episode, Ranga and Rufaro discuss Zimbabwe’s mining sector amid major policy shifts, including the ban on foreign participation in small-scale gold mining and requirements for 98% local representation in senior and middle management roles across mining operations. They unpack what these changes mean for investment, skills development, and the long-term competitiveness of Zimbabwe’s mining
Decline in Agriculture Funding, Banking Crisis, FDI Inflows & US Dollar Economy | Friday Drinks
Join Tinashe, Ranga and Rufaro as they unpack why Command Agriculture failed? Why is Zimbabwe struggling to attract meaningful foreign direct investment (FDI)? And what does it mean for the economy when the US dollar dominates everyday transactions? Zimbabwe’s banking sector, low deposit levels, the decline in agricultural funding, the shift from maize to tobacco farming, the US dollar economy and
Friday Drinks: Reviewing the First Mutual Wealth (FMW) gold ETF (Special Edition)
Ranga and Rufaro sit down with Simba Mangwendeza from First Mutual Wealth to unpack the First Mutual Wealth Gold ETF — an innovative investment product now listed on the VFEX. We explore: the ETF is linked to gold, what it offers investors, and why VFEX was chosen over the ZSE for listing. FMW Gold ETF units can also be sold on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), with proceeds remitted in ha
Friday Drinks: Reform, Reality & Recovery: Is Zimbabwe’s Economy Finally Turning the Corner?
Ranga, Rufaro and Simba Mangwendeza unpack key issues shaping Zimbabwe’s economy and financial sector. The conversation explores interest rates, monetary policy and the challenge of building confidence in the ZiG within a highly dollarised economy. The panel also discusses banking sector dynamics, including low lending activity, weak long-term deposits and shifting loans-to-deposits ratios. Furt
Promoting Zimbabwe Tourism from Tiger Bay | 67 Farms & ZIMSEC Debate | Friday Drinks
Join Tinashe, Rufaro and Ranga coming to you live from Tiger Bay, set on the banks of the Ume River and surrounded by the Matusadona National Park in Kariba. This episode is sponsored by Tiger Bay — a hospitality unit of the Nyaradzo Group. Key talking points during the show:How do we promote Zimbabwe’s tourism industry, and are we doing enough to sell Zimbabwe to the world?• Why Zimbabwe needs to
May Day, AI & Work, RBZ & Shah - The Central Bank Relied on Loans to Keep Afloat | Friday Drinks
Join Tinashe, Ranga and Rufaro as they explore May Day in the age of AI — and what it means for the future of work. From the relevance of May Day in the age of AI and whether a four-day work week is becoming realistic, how artificial intelligence is reshaping productivity and the future of jobs, the discussion explores what work could look like in the years ahead. Also joining the conversation is
Low Tobacco Prices, Medical Aid Reforms: Who Are the Gatekeepers? E20 Fuel Concerns | Friday Drinks
Join Tinashe, Ranga, and Rufaro as they discuss tobacco farming to fuel pumps, healthcare policy to foreign investment covering the real conversations shaping Zimbabwe’s economy. Ranga shares his experience as a first-time tobacco farmer, navigating low prices and the realities on the ground. The discussion expands into how the tobacco sector is financed, and the evolving role of merchants versus
Can Zim Hit 5% Growth: IMF, $2.5B in bridge financing, Monocurrency | Friday Drinks
Join Ranga and Rufaro as they unpack Zimbabwe's economy: Can Zimbabwe hit the IMF's 5% growth target amid policy inconsistent, a debt overhang, and local currency fixation? Key Topics: IMF forecasts 5% GDP growth for 2026—matching government targets, but is it realistic? Washington debt talks: $2.5B bridging finance to clear arrears and unlock funding Monocurrency: 6 failed local currency attempts
Positioning Zimbabwe for Investment Growth with Noel Mahombera_ZIDA | Friday Drinks
Join Ranga and Rufaro with Noel Mahombera, Chief Business Development Officer at ZIDA (Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency). Discussion insights: How ZIDA is working to attract investment and position Zimbabwe as a premier destination for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Knowledge Process Outsourcing (BKPO). They dive deep into: 🔥 Zimbabwe's BPO Potential: Lower labor costs, skilled E
ZiG Fading, USD Economy – Is Mono‑Currency Possible? Solar Projects, Fuel Tax Hikes | Friday Drinks
Join Tinashe, Ranga, and Rufaro as they discuss how the ZiG is fading from the economy and how over 90% of the formal sector runs on the US dollar – with the informal sector effectively at 100%. We ask: how realistic is the mono‑currency? We then turn to energy: independent power producers (IPPs), such as solar projects, rely on long‑term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and government guarantees.
Nyaradzo @25 Run: Celebrating 25 Years of Nyaradzo Group | Friday Drinks
Join Rufaro in conversation with runners at the Nyaradzo @25 Run, which saw an impressive turnout of over 5,000 participants at the SEAL Lifestyle Park in Chishawasha. The run celebrated 25 years of the Nyaradzo Group, bringing together runners and fitness enthusiasts. Rufaro sits down with runners to discuss what motivates and inspires them to keep going.Join Rufaro in conversation with runners a
Econet InfraCo Listing on VFEX: Zimbabwe’s Largest Initial Listing | Friday Drinks
Join Tinashe, Ranga, and Rufaro in Victoria Falls at Econet InfraCo listing on the VFEX. They unpack what this record-breaking debut means for investors, the economy, and the future of Zimbabwe’s capital markets. With a valuation of US$1 billion, Econet InfraCo marks the largest initial listing in Zimbabwe’s capital markets history. This is sponsored by Delta Corporation - 'Share a Coke' and join
China cautions on Zim's policy flip-flops; lithium ore ban_Exclusive ZiG payments & fuel price hikes
Tinashe and Ranga unpack fuel price increases, Zimbabwe’s fuel reserves, the impact of rising costs, and how policy is shaping investor confidence. This episode is sponsored by O'mari Zimbabwe. Fuel prices in Zimbabwe have gone up again, just three months into 2026. But authorities say the country still has over three months of fuel in reserve. So why are prices rising, and what does this mean for
The myth of Zimbabwean Exceptionalism, AI & the Markets, Geopolitics: Russia-Ukraine - Friday Drinks
Join Tinashe, Ranga, and Rufaro as they discuss key topics shaping today’s world. We take a deep dive into beneficiation and the importance of accessing the right markets. Zimbabwe’s agricultural potential: fertile soils for tobacco farming and emerging opportunities in medical cannabis cultivation. Zimbabwe tea used in blending and exported worldwide. Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) makes a strong mo
