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1 month ago | 
theindependent.co.zw | Gloria Ndoro-Mkombachoto |Tafadzwa Mhlanga |Mthandazo Nyoni |Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
IN Part (I) of this instalment published last week, we explored the intricate relationship between power, access to power and wealth generation, explaining how these elements can create a divide between those who thrive and those who struggle. Power and access to power facilitate not only just personal wealth, but also the ability to shape industries, policies and societal norms, creating pathways for generational wealth creation.
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2 months ago | 
newsday.co.zw | Gloria Ndoro-Mkombachoto
NOTHING lasts forever and political players come and go.
In August 1972, Idi Amin, the then-President of Uganda, ordered the expulsion of approximately 80 000 Indians and Pakistanis from the country.
This drastic decision was largely motivated by Amin’s desire to consolidate power and appeal to nationalist sentiments among Ugandans.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
newsday.co.zw | Gloria Ndoro-Mkombachoto
This instalment continues from the one published in our last edition on the same topic.
Multiple sources of income
Many years ago when I was in banking, we advised clients to focus, focus, focus! We advised then to concentrate on one business. That time, during the early ‘90s, the market environment was more conducive to focus on one business and succeed.
In present day Zimbabwe, it has become high risk to concentrate on one business.
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Dec 20, 2024 | 
theindependent.co.zw | Gloria Ndoro-Mkombachoto |Julia Ndlela |Tinashe Kairiza |Tendai Makaripe
This instalment continues from the one published in our last edition on the same topic. Multiple sources of incomeMany years ago when I was in banking, we advised clients to focus, focus, focus! We advised then to concentrate on one business. That time, during the early ‘90s, the market environment was more conducive to focus on one business and succeed. In present day Zimbabwe, it has become high risk to concentrate on one business.
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
newsday.co.zw | Gloria Ndoro-Mkombachoto
RETIREMENT preparedness is a pressing issue worldwide. In Zimbabwe, it is exacerbated by a complex interplay of economic, social and historical factors.
The erosion of incomes over the years due to political instability, hyperinflation, and inadequate social security systems has left many Zimbabweans, particularly in marginalised communities, ill-equipped for retirement.
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
theindependent.co.zw | Gloria Ndoro-Mkombachoto |Shame Makoshori |Tafadzwa Mhlanga |Freeman Makopa
RETIREMENT preparedness is a pressing issue worldwide. In Zimbabwe, it is exacerbated by a complex interplay of economic, social and historical factors. The erosion of incomes over the years due to political instability, hyperinflation, and inadequate social security systems has left many Zimbabweans, particularly in marginalised communities, ill-equipped for retirement.
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
newsday.co.zw | Gloria Ndoro-Mkombachoto
Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges facing the agricultural sector today. Its impacts are multi-faceted, affecting everything from crop yields and soil health to water availability and pest dynamics.
As the climate continues to change, agricultural businesses must adapt their models to ensure sustainability and profitability.
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
theindependent.co.zw | Gloria Ndoro-Mkombachoto |Freeman Makopa |Melody Chikono |Tinashe Kairiza
Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges facing the agricultural sector today. Its impacts are multi-faceted, affecting everything from crop yields and soil health to water availability and pest dynamics. As the climate continues to change, agricultural businesses must adapt their models to ensure sustainability and profitability.
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Nov 8, 2024 | 
newsday.co.zw | Gloria Ndoro-Mkombachoto
IN the past, many from amongst us perceived climate change as an illusion, propagated by those with the most imaginative minds.
Unfortunately, climate change is no longer a distant threat.
It is now an ongoing crisis that is already reshaping the way businesses operate across various sectors. From agriculture to finance, the implications of climate change are profound, prompting companies to rethink their strategies, adapt their operations, and innovate to survive.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
newsday.co.zw | Gloria Ndoro-Mkombachoto
TO mitigate the impacts of climate change on GBV, it is crucial to incorporate gender perspectives into climate policies and disaster response strategies. This involves:
Data collection and research
Developing comprehensive data collection methods to understand the intersection of climate change and gender-based violence (GBV) is crucial for informing effective policies and interventions.
