OK Zimbabwe: The spectacular collapse of an iconic brand
In this four-part series, we will examine various dimensions of OK Zimbabwe's fall from grace and draw critical lessons for boards, executives and communication professionals.
By Lenox Lizwi Mhlanga
Jun. 14, 2026
Zim’s formal retailers must adapt or perish
The government still carries responsibility for policy stability and fair competition. But businesses must also take responsibility for their own strategic shortcomings.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
May. 29, 2026
Pick n Pay flags Zim retail risks
The group accounts for the investment under the equity method in accordance with IAS 28 (Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures).
By Tatira Zwinoira
May. 26, 2026
It’s not OK: Retailer suspends salaries in survival bid
The interventions appeared to be too little too late as the retailer has struggled to restock with suppliers demanding cash upfront.
By Nhau Mangirazi
May. 25, 2026
Musa: The woman cultivating a green revolution in Melfort
The business also boasts 12 mushroom growing rooms for button mushrooms and six for oyster mushrooms.
By Staff Reporter
Apr. 25, 2026
Innscor’s financial results: It takes money to make money
In October, I wrote about Innscor’s results in Money Never Sleeps. The story was about incredible revenue growth: a billion-dollar company growing at 19%.
By Tinashe Mukogo
Apr. 10, 2026
OK Zim burns US$1m in asset sell-offs, blunders
OK Zimbabwe Limited, tottering on the brink months before panicky directors surrendered the business to a corporate rescue practitioner
By Shame Makoshori
Apr. 10, 2026
OK Zim's 'Grand Challenge': US$37,4m debt spiral as more stores close
This breakdown in trust created a “vicious cycle” where empty shelves further eroded sales, leaving the group unable to generate the liquidity needed to clear remaining balances.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Apr. 5, 2026
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Explosive OK Zim revelations, Grand Challenge boob nearly killed haemorrhaging giant
In a report presented to creditors owed millions of dollars, Mbano identified the duplication as one of several factors behind the retailer’s near collapse.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Apr. 2, 2026
