Zimbabwe
Small and Medium Enterprises Development Company (SMEDCO)
The Zimbabwe Small and Medium Enterprises Development Company (SMEDCO) is the nation’s
leading development finance institution for the promotion and development of micro,
small and medium enterprises in the country. It was formed in 1983 through an Act of
Parliament, chapter 24:12 and is a parastatal which falls under the Ministry of Small
and Medium Enterprises and Co-operative Development.
Contact:
Ms. Gladys Kanyongo (CEO)
SEDCO House
170 Chinhoyi Street,
Harare, Zimbabwe
www.awib.org.et
Vakayi SME Fund
Vakayi SME Fund is a venture capital company created to invest in outstanding entrepreneurs
providing essential services in Zimbabwe. The fund is managed by Vakayi Capital, whose
founding partners are Zimbabweans based in Harare. The team’s experience and extensive
business network generates a robust deal flow for capital deployment in the health, clean
energy, housing and education sectors.
Contact:
Chaitezvi Musoni (CEO)
9 Selous Road,Ballantyne Park,
Harare, Zimbabwe
Tel: (+263 )8677 117 251
Email:
info@vakayi.com
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World Bank Group Doing Business Report:
http://www.doingbusiness.org/~/media/wbg/doingbusiness/documents/profiles/country/zwe.pdf
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Zimbabwe Economic Outlook
Economic growth is expected to improve to an estimated 2.6% in 2017 from 0.7% in 2016,
driven by stronger performance in agriculture, mining, electricity, and water. Economic
performance in 2018 is likely to be affected by political changes; real GDP growth is
projected to be 1% in 2018 and 1.2% in 2019. The economy continues to face structural
challenges from high informality, weak domestic demand, high public debt, weak investor
confidence, and a challenging political environment. The country is experiencing a
liquidity crisis, which is a manifestation of structural deficiencies and distortions
in the economy. Progress was made in improving the business climate, but governance
and accountability remain problematic.
