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Zimbabwe
AB InBev Demonstrates Strong Growth in South Africa

AB InBev, the leading global brewer, has experienced significant expansion in its operations in South Africa and Africa. This growth can be attributed to the company's strategic focus on capturing mar

Mar 05, 2024
Companies
Sugar Tax, Drought Weighs Heavily on Delta's Performance

Delta Corporation, a leading beverages manufacturer with over 80% market share, has seen its performance heavily affected by the sugar tax introduced by Finance and Economic Development Minister Mthul

Jul 29, 2024
Zimbabwe
Sugar Tax Cut, Over 2 Million Unaccounted For: Will Fast Food Tax Suffer Same Fate?

Reduction of Sugar Tax: Has cut the sugar tax from 0.001% to 0.0005% per gram Revenue Allocation Concerns: Despite generating significant revenue from the sugar tax, no cancer treatment equipment has

Dec 02, 2024
Companies
Delta Corporation Pays $31 Million in Sugar Taxes, Implements Strategic Mitigation Measures

Delta Corporation, Zimbabwe's largest beverages maker, has paid US$31.2 million in sugar taxes during the period from February 2024 to December 2024, which has had a ripple effect on the market. The

Jan 23, 2025
Companies
Dairibord’s Profit Soars to US$3.7M as Milk Intake Jumps 49%

Dairibord Holdings Limited, a leading milk processor listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE)’s profit after tax has  more than doubled to US$3.7 million from US$1 million in the previous year. Th

Apr 01, 2025

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Mealie Brand Introduces Cost-Saving Manufacturing Process

Zimplow Holdings, Zimbabwe's leading supplier of agricultural, mining, and automotive equipment, has introduced a new re-engineering manufacturing process at its Mealie Brand unit, according to the la

May 23, 2025

Zimbabwe Records Highest Electricity Output, New Projects Online Bring Renewed Hope

Zimbabwe has achieved a historic milestone in its energy sector, recording its highest electricity generation output to date at 1,619 MW, according to the latest data from the Zimbabwe Power Company (

May 23, 2025

ZiG Firms for the First Time on Formal Market, Ends Bearish Streak Since April

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) appreciated for the first time on May 21, 2025, strengthening to 26.8853 from 26.9786 per dollar the previous day, breaking a chain of loss-making streaks since April 25, when

May 23, 2025

First Capital's Non-Performing Loans Down to 3.7%: Testament to Enhanced Risk Management

First Capital Bank, Zimbabwe’s renowned financial services outfit, has achieved a remarkable feat in the first quarter of 2025, with non-performing loans (NPLs) plummeting from 7% in Q1 2024 to 3.66%

May 22, 2025

AXIA’s DGA Segment Sustains Sluggish Performance in Q3 FY2025

Axia Corporation Limited's Distribution Group Africa (DGA) segment has sustained a sluggish performance in the third quarter of FY2025, ended March 31, 2025, compared to the same period last year, whi

May 22, 2025

Simbisa Brands Completes 100% Paper-Based Packaging Initiative

imbisa Brands Limited, Zimbabwe's leading quick-service restaurant group, has fully transitioned to 100% paper-based packaging across its 722 outlets according to the company Q3 2025 trading update.

May 22, 2025

African Sun’s Topline Slumps in Q1 as Occupancy Falls to 39%: A Comparison with RTG

African Sun Limited (ASUN) the largest hotelier group, faced significant challenges in the first quarter of 2025 with hotel occupancy rate plummeting by 17% to 39% from 47% in Q1 2024, accompanied by

May 21, 2025

AfDB Approves $304 Million Loan to Stabilise Botswana's Economy

Botswana, often celebrated as a model of economic stability and prudent governance in Africa, is confronting a severe economic crisis precipitated by a sharp decline in global diamond prices. The Af

May 21, 2025