Trade & Markets
Building Africa’s Most Inclusive Back-to-School Ecosystem Through Shared Value and Community Power
In today’s world, where rising costs often make preparing for school a burden for families, the eduBox Consumer Co-op is emerging as a transformational model, redefining how African communities approach education — not just as consumers, but as active participants in a system designed for collective value and empowerment.
eduBox is more than a school supply company — it’s a multi-stakeholder cooperative platform that connects parents, suppliers, service providers,...
The power of membership: Unlocking all the Rewards of the eduBox Consumer Co-op
In today’s ever-changing education landscape, families need more than just school supplies they need a system that supports them all year round, provides financial relief, empowers learners, creates opportunity and builds strong educational communities. That’s exactly what the eduBox Consumer Co-op delivers. Designed as a smart, member-powered solution, eduBox goes beyond termly supplies to offer an entire ecosystem of value-packed benefits for students, parents, tutors, schools,...
ZWMB Capital Market Report (5-Jul-25)
For Entrepreneurs, SMEs & CooperativesFriday, 5 July 2025Vol. 1 | Issue 1
🧭 1. Capital & Market Conditions: Snapshot of the Week
Indicator
Level
Weekly Movement
Impact on SMEs
RBZ Policy Rate
35%
➖ No change
Cost of formal borrowing remains high. Explore structured alternatives.
Average Commercial Lending Rate
46.51%
⬆️ +0.30pp
Loans costlier. Shorter terms and cooperative guarantees now more attractive.
Parallel Market (USD/ZWL)
1 USD = ZWL 18,750
⬆️ 1.3%
Costs rising...
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