The launch of Amazon's online store in South Africa this May marks a watershed moment for the country's rapidly growing e-commerce sector. After years of anticipation, the global retail giant has fin

British American Tobacco (BAT) experienced a 21% decline in sales volumes during the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period the previous year. This decline was attributed to changes in fisc

Steward Bank, the lone remaining financial services entity within the EcoCash Holdings group, is poised to drive a digital banking expansion through strategic investments in transformative technologie

Pick n Pay, a leading South African retailer, has successfully raised a substantial R4 billion (US$218 million) through a rights offer that was oversubscribed, reflecting strong investor confidence in

This was achieved despite liquidity challenges during the quarter as the government tightened spending in local currency through elevated interest rates which curtailed borrowing. The company was awa

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the largest telecommunications company with a regional footprint, has reported a significant surge in voice and data usage during the third quarter ended 30 November 2024. T

The mining sector has become a cornerstone of numerous African economies, particularly as the continent, despite being the poorest globally, possesses vast untapped resources. Africa contributes less

The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) has successfully achieved its goal of fully digitalising its operations in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to its latest Q4 2024 report. Th

The global retail landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by the rapid rise of online sales and the gradual decline of traditional brick-and-mortar stores. This trend is reshaping the supermar

Padenga Holdings Ltd. has solidified its transformation from crocodile skin producer to mining contender by acquiring full ownership of Dallaglio Investments, its gold mining subsidiary, through a 253

ZB Bank Limited, the flagship of ZB Financial Holdings (ZBFH), saw income from lending activities net of recoveries climb 27% to ZWG370 million in 2024 from ZWG292 million in 2023, despite sluggish lo

Zimre Holdings Limited (ZHL) plans to list its reinsurance subsidiary, Emeritus International, on the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) in 2025, marking a pivotal step in its pan-African growth strategy.

Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader with African roots, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Zindi, Africa’s largest professional network for data scientists, to deliver transfor

FBC Holdings, one of the leading financial services provider has reported a loan base of ZWG 9.56 billion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, supporting the strong asset base of ZWG 19.9 billion. The

TN CyberTech Investments Holdings Limited, formerly EcoCash Holdings, has delivered a strong Q1 performance after pivoting to a neobank model, driven by the need to tackle challenges facing Zimbabwe's

ZB Financial Holdings, a diversified financial arm listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), has reported a remarkable 123% increase in profit after tax for the half-year ended 30 June 2025, rising

ZB Financial Holdings, Fusion Essence, Life Central, digital transformation, core banking system, insurance system, Smile Cash, financial inclusion, Zimbabwe banking, ESG strategy,

FBC Holdings Limited has embarked on a strategic transformation, shifting its revenue base away from volatile hedging and investment revaluation gains toward sustainable core income streams, signallin

Simbisa Brands Limited, the quick-service restaurant (QSR) giant listed on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange, has embarked on a sweeping decentralisation of its operations, effective 1 July 2025, acco

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the pre-eminent telecommunications operator in the region, has deployed 103 new base stations and sites aimed at improving coverage in historically underserved areas and meet