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Droughts, Supply Chain Disruptions, Narrows Nampak Profitability

Nampak Zimbabwe’s profitability has been adversely impacted by the effects of prolonged drought conditions stemming from the El Niño climatic phenomenon according to its latest half-year financials. T

Jun 28, 2024
Zimbabwe
ZiG's Harrowing Dance with Devaluation: Exposing Cracks in Currency Reserves

The embattled ZiG, a currency embroiled in a fierce battle for survival, has found itself in a perilous state, trading at an alarming rate of 13.7689 against the mighty U.S. dollar on July 24th, 2024

Jul 25, 2024
Zimbabwe
Exports Trade Mix: Gold Lose Lustre, Nickel Mattes Gain Ground

Zimbabwe's gold exports for June 2024 remained the top export, but fell to 30.5% according to data released by the country's statistics agency, ZIMSTAT. This is down from a higher of 42.8% in May, a

Jul 29, 2024
Zimbabwe
Zim's Licensing Burden: Over 25 Licenses, Permits Required to Operate One Supermarket

Operating a single supermarket in Zimbabwe requires over 25 licenses and permits, making it challenging for businesses to operate. This is despite the mantra, Zimbabwe is open for business. These li

Sep 24, 2024
Companies
CAFCA Achieves 23% Volume Growth in Q1 FY 2025, Exports Plunge by 39%

Cables supplier and manufacturer, CAFCA Limited, has reported a robust 23% year-on-year growth in overall volumes for the first quarter of the 2025 financial year, according to its latest trading upda

Feb 20, 2025

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Mt Hampden New City: Can CSCEC’s Financing Model Turn the Smart City Plan Into Reality?

Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has held discussions at the headquarters of China State Construction Engineering Corporation in Beijing with CSCEC Chairman Wang Wei and President Chen Lie, foc

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ZINARA Nears Final Repayment of US$206m DBSA Highway Loan

The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) is approaching the final stages of repaying a US$206 million loan obtained from the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) to finance the rehabil

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Unifreight Pivots to Logistics Integration as Growth Phase Matures

Unifreight used its 2025 annual general meeting to reposition the group from a freight carrier into a multi-service logistics platform, announcing a strategy that adds express courier, customs clearan

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Avocado Exports to Top 9 Million Kgs in 2026: Can They Diversify the Forex Receipts Calculus?

Zimbabwe's avocado export volumes reached 1.74 million kilograms valued at USD 1.07 million in the first four months of 2026, compared to 921,056 kilograms worth USD 397,007 in the same period of 202

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Why Investors Are Increasingly Choosing Kenya

Absa Group, South Africa's third-largest bank by assets, has launched a KES30.9 billion (US$238 million) offer to increase its stake in Absa Bank Kenya from 68.5% to as much as 85%, placing one of Afr

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Joining the Elite Quadrant: Econet Cracks Elusive Billion-Dollar Revenue Ceiling

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has    reported revenue of USD 1.104 billion for the year ended 28 February 2026, a 23% increase from USD 894 million in FY2025 according to its latest FY2026 financial resul

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Mash Holdings Lifts Operating Margin to 47% as Occupancy Holds at 89%

Mashonaland Holdings Limited has reported revenue of USD 3.14 million for the five months ended 31 May 2026, a 7% increase from USD 2.93 million in the comparable period of 2025, while operating profi

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Zimbabwe’s Fuel Prices After ZERA’s Latest Adjustment: Where They Stand in the World

Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority has issued its fortnightly petroleum price adjustment on 19 June 2026, setting diesel at USD 1.99 per litre and the E20 ethanol-blend fuel at USD 1.98 per litre, b

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