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Unbeatable Yields, Unmatched Quality: Hippo Valley Introduces New Varieties, Amplifies Disease Control

Zimbabwe's sugar giant, Hippo Valley Estates, is gearing up to introduce advanced technologies and high-yielding sugar cane varieties, poised to transform the industry through improved cane quality.

Oct 11, 2024
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West Prop to Commission Key New Facilities by Year End, Declares Dividend

West Properties (West Prop), a leading real estate company, expects to commission an aluminium and glass fabrication plant and a brick manufacturing facility before the end of 2024. This move will ins

 Oct 09, 2024
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African Sun Limited's HY Results: Losses Widen, but Real Estate Shows Promise

Largest hotelier group, African Sun Limited's (ASUN), real estate market performed well during the first half of 2024 (1HY), with its contribution increasing from 2% to 6% and generating an additional

 Oct 08, 2024
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Padenga Records Highest Half-Year Gold Output

Padenga Holdings Limited, Zimbabwe's third-largest gold producer, has recorded a 25% increase in gold output for the half-year period to June 30, 2024, to 1,351 kilograms, the highest in half-year per

 Oct 02, 2024
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ZHL Set Sites on North Africa, Posts US$6.8 Million Profit

Zimre Holdings Limited (ZHL Group) is planning to expand its footprint in North Africa, tapping into the vast opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The group re

 Oct 02, 2024
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Rainbow Tourism Group's Financial Performance Analysis

The Rainbow Tourism Group's financial performance indicates a strong recovery in the hospitality industry. Key profitability measures demonstrate the company's ability to generate revenue and manage c

 Oct 02, 2024
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RTG Surpasses 50% Occupancy, for the First Time Following Major Refurbishments

Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG), the second-largest hotel group after African Sun, has achieved a remarkable occupancy rate of over 50% in the six months ended 30 June 2024.  This marks a historic milest

 Oct 02, 2024
Unifreight Expands Cross-Border Operations, Introduces 4PL SBU to Boost Efficiency

Unifreight Africa Limited is strategically diversifying its operations to mitigate the challenges posed by rising operating costs, which surged by 12% in the first half of 2024. This increase, driven

Oct 01, 2024
Dairibord Rebounds to Profitability in HY24, Net Income at US$3.1M

Dairibord Zimbabwe Limited, the largest milk processor has posted a satisfactory performance in the first half of 2024 (HY24), despite encountering tax increases and currency challenges during the per

Sep 30, 2024
Gvt Policies Take a Bite, Nat Foods Bites Back: Profit Surges 82%

Rising power costs and non-claimable VAT have eroded National Foods' financial gains, highlighting the devastating impact of policy inaction on businesses and low-income households. The company vows t

Sep 27, 2024
Axia Unveils Ambitious Retail Expansion Plan for FY2025

Axia Limited, Retail Expansion, New Stores, TV Sales & Home, Transerv, Zimbabwe Retail, FY2025 Growth, African Retail Market, Retail Network Expansion, Business Development.

Sep 27, 2024

First Mutual's Flagship Arundel Project Nears Completion: Occupancy Hits 89% Despite US$60.5 Million HY Loss

First Mutual Properties (FMP) is set to complete its flagship project, Arundel Office Park extension, whose scope involves building a double-storey office block with a basement, providing a lettable a

Sep 25, 2024

Dual Challenge, Single Solution: Old Mutual Launches US$100 Million Renewable Energy Fund

As Zimbabwe grapples with an ongoing energy crisis, Old Mutual Zimbabwe has announced the launch of a US$100 million private equity fund aimed at renewable energy investments. With the country strivi

Sep 24, 2024

First Mutual Reports Half-Year Loss of US$33.69 Million

First Mutual Holdings Limited (FMHL) concluded the first half of 2024 with a significant loss of $33.69 million, a contrast to the $56 million profit reported in the same period last year. This downt

Sep 23, 2024

NMB Holdings Profitability Slumps, Non-Performing Loans Rise to 1.2% in H1 2024

NMB Bank's non-performing loan (NPL) ratio rose to 1.2% in the first half of 2024, up from 1.1% at the end of 2023. This increase, coupled with the recalibration of the local currency book following

Sep 20, 2024

FBC Holdings' Income Exceeds ZWG2 Billion Despite Currency Carnage

FBC Holdings’ total income has surpassed ZWG2 billion in the half-year to June 2024 despite experiencing a currency carnage in the first quarter. The group reported ZWG2.1 billion during the period u

Sep 19, 2024

African Sun Plans Further Asset Sales After Raising US$6.9 Million

African Sun, Zimbabwe's largest hotel group, is gearing up for a significant disposal of assets following the recent sale of two underperforming hotels for $6.9 million. This strategic move aims to op

Sep 19, 2024

Riding the Dollar Wave: TSL's US$ Revenue Climbs 83% in Q3

TSL Limited has achieved a commendable performance in the third quarter ended 31 July 2024, with group revenue rising by 13% year-over-year. This growth was largely driven by increased volumes in the

Sep 18, 2024

Proplastics Export Sales Fall to 1%

Proplastics, a leading manufacturer of PVC piping and fittings, has reported a significant decline in export sales, from 15% of total sales in 2023 to a mere 1% in the first half of 2024 primarily due

Sep 17, 2024