Zimplow turnaround gathers momentum

ZIMPLOW Holdings strengthened its financial position in 2025, delivering a resilient performance that underscores steady progress in its turnaround strategy despite a challenging operating environment. The group recorded a 13 percent increase in revenue to US$33,5 million, while loss before tax narrowed sharply by 85 percent to US$492 180, reflecting improved cost control, operational efficiencies…

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‘Zim’s dairy sector lucrative for Indian investment’

THE dairy sector offers lucrative opportunities for Indian investment in mechanisation, value addition and renewable energy, the Zimbabwe Association of Dairy Farmers (ZADF) says. A persistent supply-demand gap continues to drive foreign investor interest, with annual milk demand of about 130 million litres consistently outstripping local production. Significant opportunities also lie in processing milk into…

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Living behind secure walls

By Leonita Mhishi ACROSS Harare’s northern suburbs and the fast-expanding edges of cities like Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s housing story is quietly being rewritten — not in the form of towering skyscrapers,…

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Ecobank hits record US$100 million revenue

ECOBANK Zimbabwe (Ecobank) raked in a historic US$100 million in revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025, supported by strong lending activity and diversification efforts. In local currency terms, the financial institution achieved a 125 percent increase in profit before tax for the year, to ZiG2,169 billion from ZiG0,965 billion in 2024. “This exceptional…

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Core growth bolsters ZB earnings

ZB FINANCIAL Holdings (ZBFH) recorded a 25 percent increase in total income to ZiG3,89 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, underpinned by sustained growth in core business lines despite pressure on profitability. This mirrors domestic market-wide trends, where financial institutions no longer rely on volatile revaluation gains following recent macroeconomic stability. The group’s…

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Sustained funding strategies buoy CBZ

CBZ Holdings’ total income increased to ZiG5,73 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, up from ZiG4,11 billion in the prior year, reflecting continued growth in both funded and non-funded income streams. The increase comes as non-funded income, driven by digital platform transaction volumes and fees, remains the primary revenue driver for banks in…

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Warehouse receipts ‘unlock’ farmer liquidity

THE Zimbabwe Mercantile Exchange (ZMX) says its partnership with three financial institutions for the 2025-26 marketing season will boost uptake of the warehouse receipt system and improve farmers’ access to capital from formal banks. The system allows farmers to deposit produce at certified warehouses and receive a tradable receipt, which they can use as collateral…

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