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Zimbabwe
Tobacco Industry Launches 50% Debt Relief Programme for Farmers

The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) in Zimbabwe has launched a pivotal debt relief program under the Tobacco Inputs Credit Scheme (TICS), announced on May 20, 2025, to bolster the liveliho

May 20, 2025
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Targets 50% Boost in 2025  Blueberry Output

Zimbabwe is projecting a 50% increase in blueberry production this year  rising from 8,000 tonnes in 2024 to 12,000 tonnes in 2025 as the country ramps up efforts to diversify its export portfolio and

Jul 14, 2025
Companies
Econet Enhances Connectivity in Underserved Communities, Sustains Dominance in Data, Voice Traffic in Q1

Econet has intensified its efforts to bridge the digital divide by deploying ten lightweight, cost-effective base transceiver stations (BTS) in underserved rural areas during the first quarter ended 3

Jul 22, 2025
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Records 46% Surge in Irrigated Land to 221k Hectares

Zimbabwe has recorded a 46% increase in irrigated land from 151,000 hectares in 2019 to 221,000 hectares in 2025 in a landmark stride toward climate resilience and national food security according to

Oct 31, 2025
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Completes 143 Projects as Energy and Lithium Capacity Anchor First 100-Day Cycle

Zimbabwe has completed 143 of 242 projects in its First 100-Day Cycle of 2026, covering the period 9 February to 19 May 2026, with the remaining 99 described in the End of Cycle Report as nearing comp

Jun 17, 2026

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

Pretoria Portland Cement Zimbabwe's planned monetisation of its 418-hectare Arlington Estate has been pushed back after the disposal agreement with Transvaal Africa lapsed following the purchaser's fa

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

Hippo Valley Estates Limited, Zimbabwe's largest ZSE listed sugar producer, has reported a revenue growth of $220.8 million, a 15% increase from $191.6 million according to the latest results for the

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

Government has held firm on the January 2027 ban on lithium concentrate exports despite the industry’s request for a six month extension. The decision has shifted Zimbabwe’s lithium policy from aspira

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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

20 hours ago

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

Zimbabwe has approved the Nutrition Financing Strategy on 30 June 2026, presented by Vice President General (Rtd) Constatino Chiwenga as Chairperson of the Cabinet Committee on Food Security and Nutri

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SeedCo Growth Shifts to Tanzania as Zimbabwe Prioritises Cash Over Volume

SeedCo Group's earnings are becoming progressively more regional, with Tanzania emerging as the principal growth engine while Zimbabwe transitions into a lower-volume, higher-quality cash generation b

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