Advertisements CABLE manufacturer Cafca says volumes at its retail and distribution operations were adversely impacted by unfair competition from the burgeoning informal sector during the first quarter to December 31, 2024.In a trading update, the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed firm said the market experienced an increase in smuggled products, disrupting value chains and forcing retailers and…
Informal competition chokes Cafca retail ops
CAFCA lost 324 production hours during the six months ended March 31, 2026, up from 99 hours recorded prior year as persistent power quality challenges worsened despite improved electricity availability.