Indigenous Advisory Practitioners Association of Zimbabwe-IAPAZ

15/08/2026

One day, we will all realise just how far ahead Dr. Dokora had seen the future. I am 3000% confident that he had already envisioned the foundational requirements for Vision 2030—thanks to the Second Republic, which saw wisdom in his vision and introduced Education 5.0.

15/08/2026

📢 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON! 🇿🇼🤝

The Indigenous Advisory Practitioners Association of Zimbabwe (IAPAZ) is preparing to unveil a groundbreaking roadmap that will reshape cooperative education in our nation – from the ground up! 🚀

What's brewing? A comprehensive roll-out plan to embed Cooperative Principle #5 (Education, Training & Information) across ALL levels of our education system:

🎒 Kindergatten – planting seeds of cooperation early
📚 Primary & Secondary – building cooperative mindsets from youth
🎓 Tertiary & Professional Education – producing skilled, certified co-op practitioners

Why this matters NOW:

This initiative directly complements the Government of Zimbabwe's National Cooperative Development Policy 2025-2030, which envisions cooperatives as powerful drivers of:
✅ Formalisation – moving informal enterprises into structured, regulated co-ops
✅ Inclusive Development – leaving no community behind
✅ Socio-Economic Transformation – creating jobs, wealth, and resilience

The IAPAZ Vision:
We believe that professionalised cooperatives – built on a foundation of continuous learning and access to tools, insights, and information – are the missing link to achieving real, sustainable development in Zimbabwe.

When cooperators are well-trained, they:
✔️ Govern transparently
✔️ Manage finances professionally
✔️ Innovate and adapt
✔️ Drive community empowerment from within

Mark your calendars! Our full roll-out strategy will be announced soon – a game-changer for Zimbabwe's cooperative sector! 🇿🇼💪

👇 Stay tuned! What level of education do YOU think needs the most co-op education? Comment below!

15/08/2026

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08/08/2026

🏫 SCHOOL PREMISES TO LET – HARARE!

The IAPAZ Professionals Savings and Credit Cooperative Society has a fully furnished school premises available for rent.

Located at the corner of Chinhoyi Street and Samora Avenue, Harare, with an approved capacity of 140 students.

✅ Ready for immediate use
✅ Ideal for primary or secondary school
✅ Prime CBD location

📞 For viewings and inquiries, contact:
+263 773 035 606 | +263 773 144 178

IAPAZ PRO SACCO is a deposit taking Savings and Credit Corporative Society registered in terms of the Cooperative Societies Act Chapter 24:05. It draws its membership from SMEs, Traders and Professionals in Zimbabwe.

08/08/2026

📢 VENUE HIRE AVAILABLE IN HARARE!

The IAPAZ Professionals Savings and Credit Cooperative Society is offering its spacious 200-seater hall for hire.

Located at the corner of Chinhoyi Street and Samora Avenue, it's perfect for:

⛪ Church Services
📊 Conferences & Seminars
📝 Examinations
🎤 Workshops & Events

💰 Rate: $200 per 8-hour session.

📞 For bookings and inquiries, call:
+263242772523 +263773035 606 +263773144 178

IAPAZ PRO SACCO is a deposit taking Savings and Credit Corporative Society registered in terms of the Cooperative Societies Act Chapter 24:05. It draws its membership from SMEs, Traders and Professionals in Zimbabwe.

28/07/2026

Church, office and shop space available

IAPAZ PRO SACCO is a deposit taking Savings and Credit Corporative Society registered in terms of the Cooperative Societies Act Chapter 24:05. It draws its membership from SMEs, Traders and Professionals in Zimbabwe.

28/07/2026

Office and shop space available

23/07/2026

Church and office space now available

12/07/2026

Happy belated birthday Chairman Nyasha Gonese

11/07/2026

🇿🇼🇰🇪 BENCHMARKING EXCELLENCE: INSIGHTS FROM KENYA’S COOPERATIVE GIANT

As part of our ongoing cooperative benchmarking tour in Kenya, the IAPAZ delegation, alongside the Zimbabwean team led by Hon. Deputy Minister of Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Dev. Hon K. Mutimbanyoka (MP), had the distinct honour of engaging with the Senior Management of Mwalimu National .

Mwalimu is a true African success story—one of the largest Deposit-Taking Savings and Credit Cooperatives on the continent. The sheer scale of their operations is awe-inspiring:
✅ 170,000+ active members
✅ KSh 100 billion+ in assets
✅ KSh 80 billion+ loan book
✅ 95%+ customer satisfaction index

Key Strategic Lessons for Zimbabwe:

During our high-level discussions, the Mwalimu team shared the foundational pillars of their success, which hold profound lessons for our own cooperative movement back home are,

Unwavering Adherence to Principles: They emphasized that achieving this scale is impossible without strictly adhering to the letter and spirit of the 7 Cooperative Principles.

Governance ,Education & Training is Everything: Major investment must be directed toward Cooperative Principle #5 (Education, Training, and Information) combined with a robust, transparent governance framework. Trust is their currency.

Savings as a National DNA: They shared a powerful philosophy—savings should not just be a habit, but a way of life; it must become the cultural DNA of the nation.

The Multi-Stakeholder Call to Action:

However, the team reminded us that building a savings culture and cooperative excellence is not the work of one entity alone. It demands a multi-stakeholder responsibility involving:
🏘️ Communities
🤝 Cooperatives themselves
🏛️ Regulators & Monetary Authorities
🗳️ Political Leaders
🌍 Development Agencies

Zimbabwe has the human capital, the will, and the resources. By embracing these principles and fostering this collective responsibility, we can build our own cooperative giants that drive inclusive socio-economic growth.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the leadership of Mwalimu National DT SACCO for their transparency, wisdom, and warm hospitality. The bridges we are building today will pave the way for shared prosperity tomorrow.