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…
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…
IT Audit Is Now Mandatory in Zimbabwe. Here’s What Every Organisation Needs to Know
IT Audit Is Now Mandatory in Zimbabwe. Here’s What Every Organisation Needs to Know With the full implementation of the Cyber and Data Protection Act [Chapter 12:07] and the subsequent Statutory Instrument (SI) 155 of 2024, IT Audits are now a legal imperative in Zimbabwe, not merely a best practice. As of 2026, organizations must prove rigorous controls…