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South Africa
Truworths International Reports 8.2% Increase in Retail Sales Amid Economic Challenges
Truworths International Limited (TRU.J) on Monday reported an 8.2% growth in retail sales for the 26-week period ended 31 December 2023. The South African-based fashion retailer revealed that its reta
Jan 29, 2024
Zimbabwe
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
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's Inflation Surges to 6.6% in January 2024, Consumer Prices Continue to Rise
Zimbabwe's Consumer Price Index (CPI) soared to 120.67 in January 2024, representing a month-on-month inflation rate of 6.6%. This indicates a significant increase from the December 2023 rate of 4.7%.
Jan 29, 2024
Companies
NMB Holdings Profitability Slumps, Non-Performing Loans Rise to 1.2% in H1 2024
NMB Bank's non-performing loan (NPL) ratio rose to 1.2% in the first half of 2024, up from 1.1% at the end of 2023. This increase, coupled with the recalibration of the local currency book following
Sep 20, 2024
Zimbabwe
Zim's Licensing Burden: Over 25 Licenses, Permits Required to Operate One Supermarket
Operating a single supermarket in Zimbabwe requires over 25 licenses and permits, making it challenging for businesses to operate. This is despite the mantra, Zimbabwe is open for business. These li
Sep 24, 2024
Companies
CHECKMATE: Choppies Checkmated by Informal Traders ,Sells Zimbabwe Operations to Sai Mart
Choppies has sold its operations to Sai Mart effective 1 January 2025 due to struggling under the weight of unfavourable government policies favouring informal traders. This follows after the retai
Jan 03, 2025
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
Top Stories
Tigere REIT Leads Peers with Doubled Q1 Net Property Income, Four Yield Accretive Acquisitions Planned for 2026
Tigere Real Estate Investment Trust has once again set the pace among Zimbabwe's listed REITs, delivering a standout first quarter performance that reflects its dominance over smaller and newer peers
Apr 09, 2026Zimre Holdings Delivers Transformational Turnaround on Elite Underwriting Discipline and Investment Gains
Zimre Holdings Limited (ZHL) has recorded its strongest performance since the IFRS 17 transition, posting a 196% increase in profit for the year to USD16.70 million for the twelve months ended 31 Dece
Apr 09, 2026Eagle REIT Executes Major Portfolio Expansion Despite Lower Reported Profit from Reduced Stand Sales
Eagle Real Estate Investment Trust, Zimbabwe's first dollar listed reit, has delivered a textbook development-focused performance in 2025, prioritising long-term value creation over short-term trading
Apr 09, 2026Morgan & Co ETF Delivers 21% Return and Strong Real NAV Growth in 2025, Despite Trailing Broader Market
The Morgan & Co Made In Zimbabwe Exchange Traded Fund has posted a solid 21% total return for the year ended 31 December 2025, generating a meaningful positive real return after comfortably beating ye
Apr 09, 2026FBC Holdings Reports 84% Profit Jump , Core Trading Income Surges 34% and Now Dominates Revenue Mix
FBC Holdings Limited has delivered a markedly stronger underlying performance in 2025, posting an 84% increase in profit before tax to ZWG 815.2 million from ZWG 443.7 million the prior year, while pr
Apr 09, 2026
