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Battling the Abyss: Ariston Holdings Limited Records a Whopping ZWL$33 billion Loss

Harare - Ariston Holdings Limited faced a formidable challenge as its loss position widened to a staggering ZWL$33 billion in the full year that ended on September 30, 2023, compared to a loss of ZWL$

Jan 10, 2024
Botswana
Shumba Energy's Tati Solar Project Progresses Towards Financial Closure

Shumba Energy Ltd, a Botswana-based energy development company listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange, has announced steady progress towards financial closure for its flagship Tati Solar PV Project. Th

May 03, 2024
Companies
Shumba Energy Advances Key Energy Projects in Botswana Amidst SADC Region's Power Needs

In its latest quarterly market update for the period ended 30 June 2024, Shumba Energy Ltd., an energy development company based in Botswana, has provided an in-depth look into its ongoing projects an

Jul 29, 2024
Zimbabwe
Technical Glitch at Hwange Unit 8 Deepens Electricity Crisis

Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA), says the national power grid is currently facing reduced electricity generation capacity due to a technical challenge that occurred at the Hwange Thermal

Aug 26, 2024
Zimbabwe
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

Sep 17, 2024
Companies
Gvt Policies Take a Bite, Nat Foods Bites Back: Profit Surges 82%

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

Sep 27, 2024
South Africa
Grid Africa Secures R50 Million Boost for Solar Energy Expansion

Grid Africa, a leading renewable energy developer and independent power producer (IPP), has secured a significant equity investment of R50 million from Rifuwo Energy Partners. This funding will accele

Oct 15, 2024
Mining
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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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