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Zimbabwe
PPC Releases Trading Update, Projects Drop in Earnings

Trading conditions remained difficult in South Africa, PPC’s largest market, with cement volumes down 5.8% although selling prices rose 8%. The smaller materials business suffered an EBITDA loss of R6

Jun 16, 2023
Botswana
Letshego Holdings Limited Reports Resilient Performance Amidst Sub-Saharan Africa's Economic Recovery

Letshego's business demonstrated resilience in the face of these challenging conditions. The company's Transformation Strategy is well underway, supported by a strong balance sheet driven by a 5% incr

Aug 28, 2023
Zimbabwe
Matias Cardarelli Appointed as PPC CEO: Charting a Course for Growth Amidst Challenging Times

With a deep understanding of the cement industry and a proven leadership skillset, Mr. Cardarelli is well-positioned to steer PPC towards sustainable profitability. His appointment follows a comprehen

Sep 04, 2023
World
Trump Sends South African Ambassador Packing, as Rwanda Severs Ties with Belgium

In an expected escalation of diplomatic hostilities, 45th  President of USA Donald Trump, now back in the White House as the 47th, has ordered the expulsion of South Africa’s ambassador to the United

Mar 18, 2025
Zimbabwe
Mad Money Muse:  Zimbo Economic Circus Rolls On

This week, we’ve got a buffet of absurdity: tax revisions that scream “oops, my bad,” Blessed Geza’s grand return as the wannabe Che Guevara of Harare, Blessing Mhlanga’s jailhouse blues, Chris Mutsv

Mar 19, 2025

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Simbisa’s Big Run: US$85 Million Revenue Growth Faces Margin Test

Simbisa Brands, Zimbabwe's largest quick service restaurant operator, closed the third quarter of 2026 financial year with group revenue of US$85.3 million, up 23% year on year, driven by a 14% increa

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WestProp’s 80% Revenue Jump Faces Profit Conversion Test: Tax Consumes Half of Incremental Profit

WestProp Holdings Limited has reported revenue of USD 8.06 million for the first quarter ended 31 March 2026, an 80.2% increase on the USD 4.47 million recorded in Q1 2025, with net profit reaching US

16 hours ago

Zimbabwe’s 2026 Cotton Marketing Season Opens Amid Recovery in Output and Area Expansion

The broader significance of the 2026 cotton season lies in what it signals about rural agricultural recovery. The simultaneous increase in output, hectarage, and marketing infrastructure suggests that

22 hours ago

The Great Africa Trek Pays Off: Regional Footprint Sprints Zimre to a Historic 142% Profit Surge

Zimre Holdings Limited has reported a 142% increase in profit for the first quarter ended 31 March 2026, rising from US$1.70 million to US$4.12 million, driven by strong top-line performance across al

1 day ago

First Mutual's Profit More Than Doubles as Malawi and Funeral Services Scale

First Mutual Holdings Limited has reported profit growth of more than 100% for the first quarter ended 31 March 2026, rising from US$1.38 million to US$2.95 million, driven by insurance contract reven

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Turnall Commissions New Fibre-Cement Plant, Swings to Positive Operating Cash Flow

Turnall Holdings Limited has commissioned a new fibre-cement sheeting plant in Harare, successfully bringing the facility into commercial operation on 15 March 2026, in what the company describes as a

2 days ago

Fidelity Life Profit Doubles as Funeral Services, Malawi Operations Scale

Fidelity Life Assurance of Zimbabwe, operating under the FLA Group, has reported profit of US$2.95 million for the first quarter ended 31 March 2026, more than doubling from US$1.38 million in the sam

May 15, 2026

Dairibord Q1 Volumes Jump 26%, Chipinge Steri Plant Unlocks Capacity

The dairy and beverages group's strongest quarterly volume performance in recent periods reflects deliberate capital investment made in prior quarters. The 40% export decline made to service domestic

May 15, 2026