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Companies
Audit Challenges Extend Star Africa's Wait

Star Africa Corporation, a sugar manufacturer, has announced a further delay in the publication of its full-year financial results. The company has revised its expected publication date from the initi

Jul 31, 2023
Companies
Challenging Start: Hippo Valley's Q1 Production Declines

Sugar producer, Hippo Valley Estates witnessed a 10.6% decrease in production to 57,427 during the first quarter ended 30 June 2023. This decline was attributed to delayed deliveries by farmers due to

Aug 16, 2023
World
Global Sugar Crisis: Can Zimbabwe Leverage Opportunity?

The global sugar industry is currently grappling with adverse El Nino weather conditions, leading to a substantial projected deficit in major producing countries such as Europe, China, India, Thailand

Sep 25, 2023
Zimbabwe
A Sweet Spot: Zimbabwe's Sugar Sector Eyes Global Markets

"Post forecasts that sugar cane production will increase by 1% to 3.5 million metric tons (MT) in marketing year 2023/24, while sugar production is expected to rise by 3% to 410,000 MT," the report st

May 14, 2024
Companies
Star Africa seeks redemption: Can the pot sweeten in 2025?

Star Africa Corporation, the second-largest sugar producer in Zimbabwe, which is also the largest independent sugar producer is seeking to redeem its operational and commercial performance in the 2025

Jul 11, 2024
Companies
Unbeatable Yields, Unmatched Quality: Hippo Valley Introduces New Varieties, Amplifies Disease Control

Zimbabwe's sugar giant, Hippo Valley Estates, is gearing up to introduce advanced technologies and high-yielding sugar cane varieties, poised to transform the industry through improved cane quality.

Oct 11, 2024
Zimbabwe
Sweetened Opportunities: African Sugar Producers Gear Up Amid Global Supply Shortage

According to Statista, India leads global sugar consumption, followed closely by the European Union and China. By 2024/2025, global sugar consumption is projected to reach 182 million metric tons. Bra

Oct 30, 2024
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's Sugar Sales Surge 21% As Government Repeals Free-Importation Policies

Zimbabwe’s industrial sugar sales have experienced a substantial growth trajectory, increasing by 21% to 183,729 tonnes for the half-year period ended 30 September 2024, as reported by Hippo Valley, t

Dec 10, 2024

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A Looming Dark Christmas: Zimbabwe's Power Sector in Shambles

Zimbabwe is likely to face a dark festive season due to persistent power outages. The continued nationwide blackouts and inadequate power generation, which fails to meet demand, support this predicti

Dec 18, 2024

Zimbabwe Achieves Wheat Self-Sufficiency Setting New Record: A Closer Look

Zimbabwe's agricultural sector has achieved a landmark milestone, with the country's wheat harvest reaching an unprecedented 563,961 metric tons (MT) as of the latest update. This is according to the

Dec 18, 2024

Drought Threatens Regional Power Supply: What Lake Cahora Bassa's Water Level Erosion Means for Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's struggles with power challenges have extended beyond its borders, affecting one of its key electricity import sources. The Cahora Bassa dam in Mozambique's Tete province has reached a crit

Dec 17, 2024

Tanganda Returns to Profitability as Avocado ,Tea Booms

Tanganda Tea, a company listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), has made a remarkable turnaround, recording a profit after tax of USD1.4 million for the year ended 30 September 2024. This is a si

Dec 16, 2024

Zimbabwe's Power Supply Plummets to Lowest Level in Over 12 Months

Zimbabwe's power generation has plummeted to its lowest level in over 12 months, with daily electricity production hitting a dismal 736 MW on December 16. This marks a new low for 2024, surpassing the

Dec 16, 2024

Zimbabwe’s Electricity Import Bill Jumps 45% in Q3

The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) has revealed a significant 45% uptick in electricity imports, with the country bringing in 611.1 gigawatt-hours (GWh) during the third quarter of 2024

Dec 16, 2024

Government Seeks Bigger Slice of Mining Pie: Is the 26% Proposed Stake Feasible?

Last week, in an interview with global media outlet Bloomberg, the government hinted at plans to introduce a 26% shareholding in all future mining projects and also negotiate with the already settled

Dec 16, 2024

28 Zimbabwe-Linked Gold Mafia Members Placed on U.S. Sanctions

The United States and United Kingdom have imposed stringent sanctions on individuals implicated in gold smuggling and money laundering operation based in Zimbabwe, effective December 9, 2024.

Dec 10, 2024