The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) insists that the use of fossil fuels is the best option to address the forecast of a 13% increase in demand, despite the fact that they have po

China’s factory-gate prices recorded their fastest fall in seven and half years in June while consumer inflation was at its slowest since 2021. The producer price index marked its steepest decline sin

The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed cables manufacturer, CAFCA, has appointed Vimbai Nyakudya, a qualified Chartered Accountant, as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective June 3, 2024. According t

The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) faces a daunting challenge in supporting the country's economic recovery and the ambitious Manhize steel project. With equipment and infrastructure long past i

Willdale Limited, a prominent manufacturer and marketer of clay brick products within the Zimbabwean building and construction sector, has reported a weaker financial performance for the half-year per

Turnall Holdings Limited has announced the resignation of John Mkushi from his position as Managing Director, effective August 1, 2024. Mkushi had previously served as the Managing Director and then

Zimbabwe Development Agency (ZIDA) has reported a strong performance in the second quarter of 2024 having issued 154 new licenses with a projected value of $1.809 billion, which was an improvement fro

Leading bricks manufacturer, Willdale Limited Zimbabwe, has posted a depressed Q3 performance for the third quarter ended 30 June 2024, owing to intensive load-shedding and low working capital. The c

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

Rising power costs and non-claimable VAT have eroded National Foods' financial gains, highlighting the devastating impact of policy inaction on businesses and low-income households. The company vows t

West Properties (West Prop), a leading real estate company, expects to commission an aluminium and glass fabrication plant and a brick manufacturing facility before the end of 2024. This move will ins

Largest food producer, National Foods (Nat Foods) Limited, is contemplating a delisting from the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX), according to the latest circular from the group. Nat Foods was

he issue of smuggling presents a significant challenge to the formal economy in Zimbabwe, undermining local businesses and distorting market dynamics. Porous borders facilitate the influx of inexpens

Largest foods processor, Innscor Africa Limited has posted a solid Q1 performance for the period to 30 September 2024. This performance which saw over 90% of its units on the upward trend, sustain gro

National Foods, the country's leading food producer, achieved a remarkable milestone, surpassing the US$100 million mark in just three months of FY2025 (Q1), despite challenges posed by power outages

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

Nampak Zimbabwe, the country's largest packaging company, is nearing completion of its $25 million merger with TSL Limited. According to the latest circular released by the group, the bidder has acce

Triangle Limited, a leading sugar manufacturer in Zimbabwe, has embarked on a strategic phased retrenchment initiative aimed at alleviating rising operational expenditures and reinstating profitabilit

NamPak Zimbabwe Limited, a leading packaging firm listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) has experienced a challenging first quarter ,October to December 2024 with only one of its operating units