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Nampak's Growth Prospects in 2024: Analyzing the Key Factors at Play

Nampak Zimbabwe, the packaging firm, displayed impressive financial growth as its revenue surged by a remarkable 46% to ZW$573.78 billion for the full year ending on September 30, 2023. This substanti

Jan 09, 2024
Companies
Nampak Zimbabwe's $25 Million Deal with TSL at Advanced Level

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

Dec 10, 2024
Companies
Nampak Sustains 1HY Profitability Despite Soft Volumes: Targets Regional Markets for Growth

Nampak Zimbabwe, the country’s largest packaging firm, reported a challenging first half of 2025, with revenue declining by 17% to US$38 million from US$45.78 million in the prior year, as detailed in

Jun 02, 2025
Companies
Nampak’s Q3 Struggles, Financial Analysis: Can Festive Demand Spark FY25 Recovery?

ampak Zimbabwe Limited, the country’s largest packaging firm, reported a challenging third quarter ending 30 June 2025, driven by heightened competition amid growth in informalization and persistent p

Aug 13, 2025
Zimbabwe
TSL Retreat from Nampak's $25 Mn Deal: An Immature Romance Doomed by Shareholder Scepticism

TSL Limited, a Zimbabwean conglomerate with interests in logistics, agrochemicals, and packaging, has terminated its US$25 million bid for a 51.43% stake in Nampak Zimbabwe, the country’s leading pack

Sep 17, 2025
Companies
Tobacco Demand Drives 39% Surge in Nampak Zimbabwe Q1 Sales Volumes

Nampak Zimbabwe Limited, the country’s largest packaging firm has recorded a 39% increase in group sales volumes for the first quarter to December 2025, largely driven by a surge in tobacco-related de

Feb 16, 2026
Zimbabwe
Nampak Writes Down Zim Operations by R136 Million and Exits, Cites Need to "Eliminate Risk"

Nampak Limited, the JSE-listed packaging manufacturer, reported normalised headline earnings of R346 million for the six months ended 31 March 2026, up 9% from R317 million in the comparable period of

May 29, 2026

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PPC Arlington Sale Lapses ,US$30 Million Capital Allocation Plan Returns to Drawing Board

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Hippo Valley Posts Standout FY26 Performance, FY27 Tests Its Earnings Base

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Zimbabwe Rejects Lithium Extension: Is the Industry Ready for January 2027?

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Willdale Narrows Operating Loss to 1.6 Million, Despite Sales Volumes Falling 50%

Zimbabwe’s biggest listed bricks manufacturer, Willdale Limited has reported an operating loss of ZWG 39.9 million for the half year ended 31 March 2026, equivalent to approximately USD 1.6 million at

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Zimbabwe’s Trade Analysis: What It Means for Economy, Policymakers, Investors As Gold Retreats

Zimbabwe's goods exports reached USD 884 million in May 2026, the second highest monthly export figure on record and an 11.6% increase from April 2026's USD 792.3 million, driven by semi-manufactured

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What May’s Trade Numbers Reveal: Gold Dominance Grows as Import Demand Widens the Deficit

Zimbabwe's goods trade balance for May 2026 was a deficit of USD 193.7 million, a 14% increase from April 2026's USD 169.9 million. Exports grew 11.6% month-on-month from USD 792.3 million to USD 884

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From Hunger to Obesity: Zimbabwe Launches Nutrition Strategy to Tackle New Dietary Challenges

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SeedCo Growth Shifts to Tanzania as Zimbabwe Prioritises Cash Over Volume

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