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Amazon's Arrival Ushers in New Era for South African Retail

The launch of Amazon's online store in South Africa this May marks a watershed moment for the country's rapidly growing e-commerce sector. After years of anticipation, the global retail giant has fin

May 13, 2024
Zimbabwe
Zim Boasts Region's Highest Fuel Prices, Sweats Truck Businesses

Despite the challenging economic environment marked by inflationary pressures and exchange rate volatility in Zimbabwe, the country still boasts the most expensive fuel prices in the Southern African

May 28, 2024
Companies
Unifreight Africa Expands Fleet, Posts Profit Growth in 2023

In a strategic move to strengthen its transport logistics operations, Unifreight Africa Limited has deployed an additional 50 FAW 380FT Truck Tractors with Afrit Tautliner Trailers into the local and

Jun 04, 2024
Companies
TSL Expands Exports to Zambia, Drought Weighs on Agricultural Operations

SL Limited, a diversified conglomerate with operations spanning agriculture, logistics, and real estate in Zimbabwe has expanded its export footprint by establishing a new market in Zambia according t

Jun 27, 2024
Companies
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
Companies
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

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Simbisa Customer Counts reaches 12.1miliion in Q1 2025

Simbisa Brands, Zimbabwe's largest fast-food outlet, has opened a net total of 57 new company-operated stores between 30 September 2023 and 30 September 2024 with 5 opened in the first quarter of the

Nov 22, 2024

First Capital's Non-Performing Loan Ratio Falls Below 3% Amid Restructuring

First Capital Bank has posted a solid third-quarter performance, driven by a restructuring exercise aimed at enhancing its operating model. In the banking sector, restructuring refers to the process

Nov 22, 2024

Mining Sector Sees 9% Average Growth, but Energy Deficit Deepens

The mining industry have seen a significant growth with an average of 9% per annum, mainly spared by lithium sector projects and production of iron and steel. According to GlobalData, Zimbabwe is the

Nov 22, 2024

Proplastics Reports Subdued YTD Performance with Production, Sales Down

Proplastics, a premier plastics products manufacturer and distributor, reported subdued year-to-date (YTD) results for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The company experienced a 5% contractio

Nov 21, 2024

Pomona City Drives Westprop's Q3 Robust Performance

WestProp Holdings, a prominent real estate company's customer contracts have surged by 35% contributing an increase of 11%  to its year-to-date revenue in a trading update for the period ended 30 Sept

Nov 20, 2024

EcoCash Holdings’ HY Performance: Posts 185% Deposits Surge, 91% Loan Growth

EcoCash Holdings reported a 185% surge in deposits to ZWG1.37 billion for the six months ended August 31, 2024, compared to ZWG483 million in the corresponding 2023 period. This significant growth wa

Nov 20, 2024

Zimplow Holdings on Recovery Path: Q3 Performance Sparks Optimism

Zimplow Holdings Limited reported a 12% decline in topline to US$20.6 million, in the thrird quarter to 30 September 2024 compared to the prior year according to the company’s latest trading update.

Nov 20, 2024

NMB Loan Book More Than Doubles in Q3, USD Denominates Deposits at 87%

NMB Zimbabwe's loan book expanded significantly, with loans and advances surging 110% to ZWG2.7 billion for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. This growth was driven by the bank's successful

Nov 19, 2024