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Zimbabwe

Zimplow Hands Finance Reins to Dzapasi as US$1.54m Recovery Faces Fresh Test

Dzapasi's appointment took effect on 1 September 2026, according to a board notice dated 21 October. He also assumes responsibility as Group Company Secretary following the departure of Sharon Mananga

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Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s Chicken Wars Heat Up as KFC, Chicken Inn and Local Rivals Expand

Zimbabwe’s poultry market has expanded considerably over recent decades, supported by growth in domestic production and chicken’s relative affordability compared with other animal proteins. Government

 Oct 29, 2026
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s 663,000-Tonne Grain Gap Raises El Niño Stakes

Zimbabwe faces a projected cereal production shortfall of 663,188 tonnes in the 2026/27 agricultural season, exposing the financial and food-security risks of a strengthening El Niño across Southern A

 Oct 21, 2026
Companies
Hippo Presses Govt on Sugar VAT as Capacity Sits at 75%

Hippo Valley Estates is pressing Government to restore sugar to zero rated VAT status as the producer operates at about 75% capacity and looks for room to raise output, employment and productivity. C

 Oct 05, 2026
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Gets Food Inflation Relief From SA as Fuel Costs Reopen Price Risks

South Africa’s consumer food inflation increased marginally to 0.7% in August 2026 from 0.6% in July, remaining at historically low levels. Grain products, fruits and vegetables continue to benefit fr

 Sep 23, 2026
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's Beverages Sector Signals a Manufacturing Inflection Point as Anchor Investors Deploy Capital at Scale

"Listed corporate results are confirming a stronger demand cycle, with many companies reporting double-digit growth in revenue and profitability through 2025 and into Q1 2026. Capacity is becoming a r

 May 14, 2026
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's Northern Corridor Cancelling a Maize Procurement Windfall Before It Begins

Zimbabwe sits within striking distance of the largest maize surplus Zambia has produced in over a decade, and its road network is making that surplus structurally inaccessible. Zambia's Food Reserve A

 Apr 15, 2026
South Africa's Inflation Hits a Decade Low But the Fuel Shock That Arrives Next Will Test Everything

A rand that depreciates meaningfully against the dollar would quickly convert the international oil price shock into a domestic fuel shock of the kind that pushed South African inflation to 7.8% at it

Mar 19, 2026
A CEO Change at Tanganda, and a Bigger Shift Beyond Tea

Macadamia, however, is a long game and it only becomes compelling at scale. Tanganda’s 2023 reporting pegs macadamia plantation area at about 894 hectares, and the strategic logic is straightforward:

Jan 19, 2026
South Africa's Falling Maize Prices Offer Relief to Zimbabwe Amid Lean Season Food Security Strains

South Africa's maize prices have declined more than 30% year-on-year, fueled by a robust harvest that has generated substantial surpluses for both local consumption and regional exports.

Jan 07, 2026
Government grossly overestimates maize output :What else could it be misrepresenting?

Zimbabwe had projected a GDP growth of 6% in 2025, the Southern Africa region’s fastest and a record high in recent years. The growth was largely premised on a rebound in Agriculture anchored on maize

Sep 05, 2025

Tobacco Exports Reach All Time High of US$1.3 Billion in 2024

Zimbabwe's tobacco export earnings reached an unprecedented $1.3 billion in 2024, marking the second consecutive year the industry has surpassed the $1 billion milestone. This achievement builds on t

Jan 30, 2025

Trade Deficit Surges Over Threefold to $196.9 Million

Zimbabwe's trade deficit has surged significantly to US$196 million, representing a 318.2% increase from $46.9 million in November 2024, which was the lowest deficit since November 2021. Gold exports

Jan 29, 2025

Sweetened Opportunities: African Sugar Producers Gear Up Amid Global Supply Shortage

According to Statista, India leads global sugar consumption, followed closely by the European Union and China. By 2024/2025, global sugar consumption is projected to reach 182 million metric tons. Bra

Oct 30, 2024

A Sweet Spot: Zimbabwe's Sugar Sector Eyes Global Markets

"Post forecasts that sugar cane production will increase by 1% to 3.5 million metric tons (MT) in marketing year 2023/24, while sugar production is expected to rise by 3% to 410,000 MT," the report st

May 14, 2024

Cottco Holdings: Navigating Change and Pursuing a Path to Revival

Mutapa Investment Fund's acquisition of a 37.1% stake in Cottco reflects a strategic decision by the government to transfer its shareholding from the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development. This

Feb 08, 2024

TSL Limited's FY 2023 Performance Reflects Resilience Amid Challenging Economic Environment

TSL Limited operates in key sectors such as agriculture, mining, energy, pharmaceuticals, and trade, playing a crucial role in the movement and exchange of commodities. The company's diversified portf

Jan 31, 2024

Zimbabwe's Ariston Holdings Weathers Challenges, Reports Growth in Tea and Macadamia Sales

The trading update highlighted the unfavorable climate conditions in the first quarter, with below-average rainfall and extremely hot weather impacting agricultural operations. However, the weather im

Jan 29, 2024

Omnia Zimbabwe Challenges Tax Assessment on Foreign Currency Transactions

In a recent development, Omnia Zimbabwe, a prominent player in the chemicals industry, has contested an income tax assessment received from the Zimbabwean Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) on April 28, 2023.

Nov 21, 2023