May 2023
A Level Business Studies: What is international trade and why is it important to Zimbabwe?
- International trade refers to the exchange of goods and services between different countries.
- It has become increasingly important in today’s globalized economy, as it allows countries to specialize in producing the goods and services in which they have a comparative advantage, leading to increased efficiency and economic growth.
March 2023
A Level Business Studies: The African Import-Export Bank (Afreximbank)
- The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is a multilateral financial institution that was established in 1993 with the primary objective of promoting and financing trade within Africa and between Africa and the rest of the world.
- In these notes, we will discuss the history, features, functions, and activities of Afreximbank, with a specific focus […]
A Level Business Studies: The World Bank
A Level Business Studies: The International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a global organization that was established in 1944 with the primary objective of promoting international monetary cooperation and exchange rate stability, facilitating balanced international trade, and promoting economic growth and employment.
- The IMF currently has 190 member countries and provides financial assistance, policy advice, and technical […]
A Level Business Studies: The African Development Bank (AFDB)
- The African Development Bank (AfDB) is a multilateral development finance institution that was established in 1964 to promote economic development and social progress in African countries.
- The AfDB is headquartered in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, and currently has 81 member countries. In this article, we will discuss the history, features, functions, and activities […]
A Level Business Studies: Role of international financial institutions in Zimbabwe
- International financial institutions (IFIs) are organizations established to promote economic development and international cooperation.
- The African Development Bank (AfDB), World Bank, and International Monetary Fund (IMF) are three of the most prominent IFIs that operate globally.
- These institutions provide a range of financial and technical assistance to member […]
A Level Business Studies: The functions of money
- Money is a medium of exchange that is widely used and accepted in transactions of goods and services.
- It serves as a common unit of account, a store of value, and a standard of deferred payment.
- In Zimbabwe, like in many other countries, money plays a crucial role […]
A Level Business Studies: Discount Houses in Zimbabwe
- Discounting houses in Zimbabwe play a critical role in the financial sector by providing short-term financing to businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Features of Discounting Houses in Zimbabwe:
- Short-term financing: Discounting houses provide short-term financing to businesses, usually for a […]
- Short-term financing: Discounting houses provide short-term financing to businesses, usually for a […]
A Level Business Studies: Development banks in Zimbabwe
- Development banks play a critical role in promoting economic growth and development by providing long-term finance to businesses in various sectors of the economy.
- In Zimbabwe, the government has established several development banks to support specific sectors such as agriculture, industry, and small and medium enterprises.
- Examples of development […]