Business Development Support
Helping SMEs improve their operations, increase productivity and grow sustainably.
Your partner in business growth
The leading representative body for Zimbabwe's MSMEs
We champion the interests of businesses and provide the support, linkages and services they need to start, grow, compete and thrive.
Empowering businesses. Building Zimbabwe.
Support · Connect · Grow · Thrive
Startup
Kick-start your entrepreneurship journey.
- Definition of a startup
- Registration & formalisation
- Starter programmes
Micro
Enhance your productivity and grow into a small enterprise.
- Definition of micro enterprises
- Financial literacy training
- Cluster membership
Small & Medium
Build capacity, capability and performance to compete regionally.
- Definition of SMEs
- Access to finance
- Market linkages & export readiness
Welcome to SMECZ
SMECZ is the leading representative body for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Zimbabwe. We champion the interests of businesses and provide the support, linkages and services they need to start, grow, compete and thrive.
We work with micro, small and medium enterprises in all ten provinces of the Republic of Zimbabwe, through regional managers and cluster leaders countrywide.
Whether you are starting out or looking to expand, we walk the journey with you, from idea to impact.
Quick contact
- 1 Raleigh Street, Opposite IDBZ, Harare, Zimbabwe
- 0774 421 2730777 999 6200786 337 760
- info@smecz.org
What we do
All servicesTraining & Capacity Building
Equipping entrepreneurs with the skills, knowledge and tools to run successful businesses.
Networking & Partnerships
Facilitating connections and collaborations that open doors to new opportunities and markets.
Advocacy & Policy Support
Representing the SME voice and advocating for a conducive policy and regulatory environment.
Market Access & Business Linkages
Linking businesses to markets, value chains, buyers and growth opportunities.
Finance & Investment Facilitation
Connecting SMEs to financiers and funding partners to access loans and investment opportunities.
Housing & Property Solutions
Assisting businesses and entrepreneurs to access suitable housing and property solutions.
10
Provinces covered
7
Areas of support
6
Regional offices
Monthly
Member training events
Agribusiness
How we support farmers & agri-SMEs
We walk the whole value chain with farmers, from affordable inputs and credit through to offtake agreements, storage and processing.
Explore agribusiness support- Access to InputsWe link farmers and agri-SMEs with input suppliers for seed, equipment and agro-chemicals at competitive prices.
- Finance & LoansWe connect farmers and agribusinesses to financiers and lenders to access affordable loans and credit.
- Technical Advice & ExtensionWe provide access to expert advice, training and best practices to improve productivity and profitability.
- Market Access & OfftakeWe link farmers to markets, buyers and offtake partners for sustainable sales and business growth.
- Infrastructure & Value AdditionWe promote value addition, storage, processing and infrastructure development in farming communities.
Membership benefits
Any Micro, Small or Medium Enterprise operating in Zimbabwe can join. Together, let's build resilient businesses and a stronger Zimbabwe.
Apply for membership- Business support and advisory services
- Training and capacity building
- Access to markets and networks
- Access to finance and investment
- Advocacy and representation
- Information and resources
- Opportunities for collaboration and partnerships
Latest news & events
News archiveReport
Financial literacy meeting a success
Those who attended benefited a lot from the session. Let's get ready for our next event on the 30th of January.
Event
Financial literacy seminar for micro, small and medium businesses
Make a date with us at Number 1 Raleigh Road, Corner Rotten Row this Friday the 16th.
Event
Get equipped with the know-how to grow your business
Join us on the 16th of January at Number 1 Raleigh Road for support to grow your business into something better.
Nationwide presence
We cover all ten provinces of the Republic of Zimbabwe, supported by regional managers and cluster leaders on the ground.
- HarareHead office, 1 Raleigh Street, opposite IDBZ
- BulawayoRegional office
- Mutare (Manicaland)Regional office
- Gweru (Midlands)Regional office
- MasvingoRegional office
- Kadoma (Mashonaland West)Regional office
- Mashonaland EastRegional manager
- Mashonaland CentralRegional manager
- Matabeleland NorthCluster leaders
- Matabeleland SouthCluster leaders
Stronger SMEs · Stronger communities · Stronger Zimbabwe
Reach out today and join a network working for MSMEs countrywide.