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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
World
Bikita Minerals Scales Back Operations: Wake-Up Call for Government to Rethink Lithium Policies
Bikita Minerals has made the strategic decision to reduce its contractor base as it scales back output in response to challenging lithium market conditions. The DMS plant is set to be shut down in Oct
Oct 08, 2024
Companies
Painful Pruning: CBZ Slashes Workforce to Stay Afloat, Leave Hundreds Jobless
CBZ Holdings, Zimbabwe's leading financial institution by deposit base and asset portfolio, has initiated a workforce optimisation strategy, resulting in the retrenchment of 347 employees. This decis
Feb 03, 2025
Companies
Rising Copper Prices, Strategic Pivot to Aluminium: Analysing CAFCA’s Strategic Shift
The surge in global copper prices, while often interpreted as a positive indicator for mining-heavy economies, presents a significant cost burden for manufacturers like CAFCA, which rely heavily on co
Mar 14, 2025
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Edgars Lines Up New Store Openings with Quality Affordable Clothes to Take on Informal Sector
Edgars Stores Zimbabwe Limited, a prominent fashion retailer established in 1946 by Sydney Press, has been a cornerstone of Zimbabwe’s retail landscape for over 77 years, catering primarily to middle
Jul 23, 2025Econet Enhances Connectivity in Underserved Communities, Sustains Dominance in Data, Voice Traffic in Q1
Econet has intensified its efforts to bridge the digital divide by deploying ten lightweight, cost-effective base transceiver stations (BTS) in underserved rural areas during the first quarter ended 3
Jul 22, 2025