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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.
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 —…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
S10E53 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…
S10E52 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…
S10E51 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…
S10E50 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…
S10E49 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. 🇿🇼…
S10E47 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…
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