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06/01/2026

Venezuela & Zimbabwe: Resource Betrayals

The whispers about Delcy Rodríguez “throwing Maduro under the bus” fit a familiar pattern in resource‑linked power struggles. Let me sketch the parallels with Zimbabwe’s gold scandals 1. Survival Over Loyalty Delcy Rodríguez: Once Maduro was captured, she pivoted quickly, accepting the presidency and opening talks with the U.S. instead of demanding his release. Zimbabwe Gold Cases: Insiders in smuggling rings often sacrifice lower‑level allies or even senior partners when international pressure mounts, to protect their own positions and keep the trade flowing....

The whispers about Delcy Rodríguez “throwing Maduro under the bus” fit a familiar pattern in resource‑linked power struggles. Let me sketch the parallels with Zimbabwe’s gold scandals 1. Survival O…

05/01/2026

When Loud Politics Turn Dangerous: The Maduro Case Study

When Power Overreaches: Lessons from Maduro’s Collapse In a timely reflection published on 4 January, Dr. Sibangilizwe Moyo warns ( that Nicolás Maduro’s escalating brinkmanship in the months following Venezuela’s disputed 2024 election illustrates the classic “yapping dog syndrome”—where a beleaguered actor provokes loudly to reshape the balance of power rather than win outright. His argument lands at a moment when U.S....

When Power Overreaches: Lessons from Maduro’s Collapse In a timely reflection published on 4 January, Dr. Sibangilizwe Moyo warns ( that Nicolás Maduro’s escalating brinkmanship in the months follo…

12/12/2024

Organisational fraud in Zimbabwe affects both sectors, driven by economic pressure, weak controls, and poor ethics. It leads to financial losses, damaged reputations, and operational disruptions. Strategies to combat fraud include strengthening controls, promoting ethics, enhancing governance, and training employees. Comprehensive measures are vital for ensuring a secure business environment....

Organisational fraud in Zimbabwe affects both sectors, driven by economic pressure, weak controls, and poor ethics. It leads to financial losses, damaged reputations, and operational disruptions. S…

11/01/2022

May the new year bring you peace, joy, happiness, and success. New adventures are beyond the chasm. Happy New Year! 🥰

31/07/2021

I have used for more than 5 years now. Let me not spoil something with my words then: Here it is Caleb

I have used for more than 5 years now. Let me not spoil something with my words then: Here it is Caleb

26/06/2021

Introduction We at Crowe Forensics have found, and are being called upon to attend to, an upsurge in fraud and other white collar misdemeanors at various workplaces in Zimbabwe. This surge has become relentless as of the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. On the other hand, Courts have virtually desisted from entertaining any workplace fraud case without a Forensic Audit Report....

Introduction We at Crowe Forensics have found, and are being called upon to attend to, an upsurge in fraud and other white collar misdemeanors at various workplaces in Zimbabwe. This surge has beco…

18/12/2020

I hope I find you well. Compliments of the Season! Here’s a quick note to let you know that as of 1 January 2021 I am becoming part of the Crowe Chartered Accountants family [www.crowe.com/global]. As head of the Forensics Business Unit of Crowe Zimbabwe/Zambia, I nonetheless offer the services of Forensic Auditing, Fraud Examination and Fraud Risk Management as well as all the related chores that we Public Accountants offer....

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I hope I find you well. Compliments of the Season! Here’s a quick note to let you know that as of 1 January 2021 I am becoming part of the Crowe Chartered Accountants family [www.crowe.com/global].…

24/04/2020

"I sell stuff, not grammar." It's easy for many business owners to say this; playing down the importance of good grammar in business. First impressions affect the outcomes of a variety of interpersonal encounters. In sales encounters, a prospective customer’s first impression of a salesperson affects how the prospect views both the seller’s business and his or her products. When first encounters occur through written material, bad grammar can hurt your business in many ways. [ 577 more words ]

“I sell stuff, not grammar.” It’s easy for many business owners to say this; playing down the importance of good grammar in business. First impressions affect the outcomes of a va…

13/04/2020

Past exam papers were a gist of the course when I was studying for my professional examinations. The papers and corresponding examiners’ comments were bound into booklets, which were quite popular. The professional body must have been making roaring business out of them. Besides the possibility of “spotting” the likely examination questions, the papers helped us discern the mind of the examiner, as it were. [ 243 more words ]

Past exam papers were a gist of the course when I was studying for my professional examinations. The papers and corresponding examiners’ comments were bound into booklets, which were quite popular.…

06/02/2020

Five Clear Signs That It Is Time To Upgrade Your AR System Here is another thought loaded input from our friends at tesorio.com Guest PostsGLEN OLSONDECEMBER 16, 2019 Many companies hesitate to upgrade or change their Accounts Receivable System simply because they feel they can continue to achieve the same results using the same systems and processes as they did five years ago. [ 914 more words ]
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Five Clear Signs That It Is Time To Upgrade Your AR System Here is another thought loaded input from our friends at tesorio.com Guest PostsGLEN OLSONDECEMBER 16, 2019 Many companies hesitate to upg…