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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
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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
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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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Iconic Monomotapa Hotel Put on Sale

The iconic Monomotapa Hotel has officially been placed on the market, as announced by its parent company, African Sun. This development was disclosed through a circular posted on the Victoria Falls St

Nov 06, 2024
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African Sun Occupancy Rate Exceeds 50%, Revenue Edges 50 Million

African Sun, the largest hotel group in the region, reported occupancy rates exceeding 50% reaching 55%, a 7-percentage point increase from the same period last year. This achievement played a crucia

Nov 18, 2024
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African Sun’s Topline Slumps in Q1 as Occupancy Falls to 39%: A Comparison with RTG

African Sun Limited (ASUN) the largest hotelier group, faced significant challenges in the first quarter of 2025 with hotel occupancy rate plummeting by 17% to 39% from 47% in Q1 2024, accompanied by

May 21, 2025

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BAT Anticipates Comeback After Transitioning to a Loss in FY2024

British American Tobacco Zimbabwe (BAT Zimbabwe) experienced a pronounced financial reversal in its fiscal year 2024 (FY2024), transitioning from a profit after tax of ZWG 234 million (US$9 million to

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ZERA Hikes Fuel Prices for July

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has announced an upward adjustment in fuel prices for the month of July, reflecting both global oil market trends and persistent domestic vulnerabilitie

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ZSE Joins SWIFT Network, in Push for International Financial Credibility

The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Holdings Limited (ZSE Holdings) has joined the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) network a globally recognised platform for secure financi

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Seed Co Reports 93% Revenue Growth in FY25, but Government Debt, Currency Shift Weaken Profits

Seed Co, Zimbabwe’s leading seed company with a robust regional footprint, reported a 52% surge in sales volume for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 (FY2025), driven by strong demand in both domes

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Willdale Invests in All-Weather Plant as Losses Rise Fourfold on Low Working Capital

Willdale Limited, Zimbabwe’s sole publicly listed brick manufacturer, is divesting non-core real estate assets to fund a $3.5 million all-weather production facility and modernised brick-making equipm

Jul 09, 2025

Gold, Nickel Pushes Zimbabwe’s Exports to 6-Month Peak: But Import Bill Overshadow Gains

Zimbabwe’s merchandise exports reached a six-month high of USD 727.3 million in May 2025, reflecting a 9.6% month-on-month increase from USD 663.8 million in April 2025, according to Zimstat data. T

Jul 08, 2025

Reclaiming Bread-Basket Status: May Maize Imports Plunge

Zimbabwe’s maize imports plummeted in May 2025, nosediving from a hefty $43 million in April to a mere $31.5 million, a dazzling turnaround sparked by a stellar harvest season that roared to life by J

Jul 07, 2025

Trump’s Ukraine Arms Halt: Is Democracy at Risk?

On July 2, 2025, the Trump administration has halted critical weapons shipments to Ukraine, citing depleted US military stockpiles. This decision, affecting vital munitions like 155mm artillery shells

Jul 03, 2025