Training Academy

Financial literacy, the Cooperative Societies Act, and CDE management resources

Act

Understanding the Cooperative Societies Act [Chapter 24:05]

A comprehensive guide to the legislation governing cooperative societies in Zimbabwe, covering registration, governance, and statutory obligations.

CDEs

What Are CDEs (Cooperative Debenture Exchanges)?

Learn how Cooperative Debenture Exchanges work, how debentures are issued, and how investors earn returns.

Financial Literacy

Financial Literacy Basics for Cooperators

Master the fundamentals of personal and cooperative finance, from budgeting to surplus distribution.

Act

How to Register a New Cooperative

Step-by-step walkthrough of the cooperative formation process, from founding members to by-laws to regulator approval.

Compliance

Understanding Reserve Fund Requirements

Learn about the statutory 25% reserve fund transfer requirement and how it protects your cooperative.

Compliance

Central Co-operatives Fund Explained

What the CCF is, how it's calculated, and why your cooperative must contribute.

Financial Literacy

Double-Entry Accounting for Cooperatives

A practical course on using Co-op Books for cooperative-specific accounting, from chart of accounts to year-end closing.

CDEs

Investor's Guide to Debenture Trading

How to evaluate debenture issues, use the AI analyst, and trade on the secondary market.