FBC profit up 69 percent

FBC Holdings recorded a 69 percent increase in profit after tax to ZiG789,1 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, driven by strong growth in core income streams. Income from lending, transactions and payment processing rose 34 percent and now contributes over 80 percent of total revenue. “These results underscore the group’s resilience in…

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Fertiliser shortages threaten winter crops

THE government has warned that Zimbabwe’s winter wheat crop is under serious threat due to a critical fertiliser shortage, driven by disruptions in global supply chains linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict. Permanent Secretary in the ministry of Agriculture, Obert Jiri, said the situation posed a major risk to agricultural productivity and food security.…

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Botswana president to open ZITF

THE government says Botswana President Duma Boko is expected to officially open this year’s Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), highlighting growing bilateral ties and deepening regional cooperation. Addressing a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare yesterday, the minister of Information, Zhemu Soda, said more than 90 percent of exhibition space had already been taken up. “Cabinet…

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O’mari targets growth on product diversification

O’MARI, a fintech unit of Old Mutual Zimbabwe (OMZ), plans to expand beyond digital wallet services as part of a broader diversification strategy to achieve long-term sustainable revenues. The unit introduced new business propositions during the just ended financial year to December 31, 2025 such as nano-loans and micro-savings which focused on underserved segments, mainly…

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Parliament mulls local sourcing law

PARLIAMENT is considering legislation to compel local companies to buy domestically produced goods, while also pursuing cross-border agreements to stem the flow of counterfeit products, a senior lawmaker has said. Zimbabwe has recorded a surge in fake products, ranging from food and beverages to household items, many of which are illegally imported or manufactured without…

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