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Commodities Perspective Corner: The Food View-- What you need know!

Declining global prices for wheat pose a challenge to Zimbabwe’s mission to self-sustain. While the country achieved sufficient tonnage to cover its own needs in 2022, the general cost levels per tonn

Feb 22, 2023
Zimbabwe
Commodities Perspective Corner: Juicy Profits Trimmed! Dive into the World of Citrus Exports

According to Zimtrade, the new requirements that have been put in place by EU are meant to protect consumers and prevent the spread of the False Codling Moth (FCM) into the Union. The EU enacted a reg

Mar 02, 2023
World
Sweet Entry into the Chinese Market: Zimbabwean Citrus Farmers Find Solace

China consumed over 54 million tonnes of citrus fruits in 2021, accounting for about 34% of total citrus consumption globally. The sheer size of the Chinese market signals a huge export potential for

Jun 05, 2023
Companies
Schweppes' US$28 Million Citrus Gamble: A New Era for Mazoe?

In a bold move to secure the future of its flagship Mazoe Orange Crush, Schweppes Zimbabwe is embarking on a US$25-28 million citrus project, aiming to take control of its orange supply chain and fuel

Aug 19, 2024

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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

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Zimbabwe's Power Crisis Deepens: Hwange Units 7, 8 Go Offline

Zimbabwe's electricity prospects have taken a hit as Hwange Units 7 and 8 undergo Class C maintenance, a statutory requirement that will take 600 megawatts off the national grid. This is a substantia

1 day ago

Proplastics Export Sales Fall to 1%

Proplastics, a leading manufacturer of PVC piping and fittings, has reported a significant decline in export sales, from 15% of total sales in 2023 to a mere 1% in the first half of 2024 primarily due

1 day ago

Zimbabwe Ranked Worst Investment Country in Africa

South Africa's Rand Merchant Bank conducted research on 31 African countries, producing a ranking chart for the best and worst places for investment among these nations. President Mnangagwa, upon ass

Sep 16, 2024

ZimAlloys Roars Back: Ferrochrome Production Resumes After 10 Years

Zimbabwe Alloys Limited (ZimAlloys) has resumed production years after shutting down its furnaces according to the compan’s Managing Director, Deric Dube. A registered company in Zimbabwe, ZimAlloys s

Sep 16, 2024

ZiG Battles On: Edges 14 Mark per Dollar

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) experienced a notable decline on September 13, 2024, trading closer to ZWG14 per US dollar, marking one of its worst performances to date. This follows a weekly loss, with the

Sep 13, 2024

Local Telecom Providers on Brink: Will They Survive Starlink's Arrival?

On 10 September 2024, Zimbabwe's telecommunications regulator, the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ), announced the licensing of Starlink within the country. In

Sep 12, 2024

Pomona Commercial Centre Project Reaches Significant Milestone: 65% Complete

Mashonaland Holdings Limited, a leading property development company’s flagship Pomona Commercial Centre project is now 65% complete according to the company’s financial results for the six months to

Sep 12, 2024