AI Governance Accountability and Operating Control
Building cyber resilience and responsible AI adoption through clear ownership, decision rights and practical safeguards By Rob Bikoko | Consulting Partner – ICT, Crowe Zimbabwe | 14 October 2026 As we commemorate October as International Cybersecurity Awareness Month, our discussion of cyber resilience must include the artificial intelligence systems entering everyday business work. AI can…
From Raw Mineral Exports to Value Addition: Zimbabwe’s Strategic Shift and What It Means for Mining Companies
Zimbabwe has emerged as one of Africa’s leading lithium producers, accounting for approximately 7 -10% of global lithium supply. Recognising the opportunity to unlock greater economic value from its mineral resources, the Government of Zimbabwe introduced restrictions in February 2026 on the export of lithium concentrates, raw chrome ore, platinum group metals, base and critical…
Building Cyber Resilience in an Era of Rapidly Evolving Threats
Building Cyber Resilience in an Era of Rapidly Evolving Threats October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a timely reminder that cybersecurity begins with awareness. As someone passionate about helping organizations and individuals navigate the evolving digital landscape, I felt it important to share these thoughts and insights. My intention is not only to raise awareness but…
Crowe Forensics Circular
Circular to Clients and Prospective Clients How to Properly React to a Fraud or Suspicion of Fraud at the Workplace We at Crowe Forensics have found, and are being called upon to attend to, an upsurge in fraud and other white-collar misdemeanors at various workplaces in Zimbabwe. This surge has become relentless as of the…
NGOs
Crowe Zimbabwe and Zambia NGO Experience Crowe Zimbabwe and Zambia are members of Crowe Global, a top ten accounting network with over 700 offices worldwide. We provide audit, risk management, and other consultancy services to Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). Our experience stems from the wide range of clients we work with. Whilst our core offering…
Top 7 Benefits of Auditing a Small Business
Small businesses are the backbone of the African economy and so, for the most part, keeping them running at optimum efficiency is everyone’s best interest. To this point, small business owners are faced with a deluge of information and business advice to having the most effective business strategy. One piece of sage business wisdom that…
WACC Decomposed
Businesses frequently wonder what WACC is and whether it is actually helpful for running their operations. Weighted Average Cost of Capital (“WACC”) is the average blended cost of capital across all diverse sources, including common stock, preferred shares, and debt. The cost of each type of capital is weighted as a percentage of the total…
Corporate Recovery
The overall aim and objective of corporate recovery is to prevent the company from becoming extinct due to a liquidation process, by implementing plans to restructure an organization. Corporate Recovery is necessary when a company is in financial distress and requires the assistance of a professional to develop a plan to improve its financial situation….
Corporate Rescue in Zimbabwe: A Lifeline for Struggling Businesses
Raymond Sibanda International Liaison Partner Insolvency Practitioner MBA, BSc (Hons), CPA, REA, RPAcc Corporate rescue, also known as business rescue or restructuring, is a legal framework designed to assist financially distressed companies in Zimbabwe to restore solvency and continue operations. The process aims to balance the interests of creditors, shareholders, employees, and other stakeholders while…
Why Large Zimbabwean Firms Are Failing and What Can Be Done to Prevent Collapse
Why Large Zimbabwean Firms Are Failing and What Can Be Done to Prevent Collapse Zimbabwe is experiencing a sharp rise in large‑scale corporate distress. The recent wave of major companies entering formal rescue proceedings highlights deep‑seated structural challenges affecting even the most established enterprises. Liquidity Mismatches Are Suffocating Big Businesses Many firms are relying on…