KARO Mining Holdings says improved platinum prices enhanced the viability and confidence around the debt financing capacity of its platinum project in Zimbabwe. The project, with a funding requirement of US$499 million, saw construction work delayed due to a significant platinum price decline in 2024. Prices, however, improved by 45 percent in 2025 to US$1…
TIGERE Property Fund is targeting to raise its dividend payout to unitholders to at least US$1 million per quarter in 2026, almost double the average quarterly rate in 2025. This comes as the fund expects its full year 2025 distributable earnings to breach US$2,3 million, driven by yield-accretive acquisitions and strong tenant trading performance. Unitholders…
HIPPO Valley Estates (Hippo Valley) has urged authorities to strengthen restrictions on imported sugar to safeguard the local industry, which currently has sufficient stock levels. While Zimbabwe, in 2024, banned the importation of sugar, there has been a marked increase in smuggled foreign sugar brands on the domestic market, presenting unfair competition for local producers.…
AMALGAMATED Regional Trading (ART) Holdings is relying heavily on its ongoing restructuring efforts, initiated last year, to drive its recovery. The company believes that these strategic changes will help restore stability and pave the way for future growth. The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE)-listed industrial concern, which manufactures batteries, pens, stationery, tissues, hygiene products, and structural…
NAMPAK Zimbabwe (Nampak) says it has lined up several capacity expansion projects currently under review aimed at boosting its production. This comes as the packaging material supplier increased its capital expenditure by 3,42 percent to US$3,62 million during the year ended September 30, 2025, from US$3,5 million a year earlier. The group wants to modernise…
By Elizabeth Ndhlovu-Dumbreni AS we begin 2026, marketers are operating in an environment shaped by rapid technological advancement, increased digital adoption and expanding cross-border markets. Artificial Intelligence, automation and data analytics are redefining how brands engage consumers, while regional and global platforms are opening Zimbabwean businesses to audiences far beyond national borders. This presents both…
By Jackson Mashinge AS we step into a new year, the world of business in Zimbabwe is evolving at an unprecedented pace. In 2026, the saying “Spreadsheets are out, Smart insights are in” resonate deeply within the local corporate landscape. I have seen a significant increase in demand for data skills across various sectors, underscoring…
STAR Africa Corporation (Star Africa) says the government’s reluctance to review the surcharge on sugar and value-added tax (VAT) expenses continue to erode the group’s operating margins. Authorities introduced a US$0,001/gram sugar tax on beverages in early 2024, while basic products, including sugar were moved from zero-rated to exempt, raising production costs. In its financials…
THE ministry of Finance has moved to clarify the application of the recently introduced Digital Services Withholding Tax, directing the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) to align implementation with the original policy intent and avert potential double taxation. This comes after the government introduced a 15 percent levy on payments made to foreign-based digital platforms, effective…
By Godfrey Nyoni CYBERATTACKS are no longer a distant threat or something that only happens to large countries or multinational companies. In today’s digital world, it is no longer a question of if an organisation will be attacked, but when. As Zimbabwe continues to digitise banking, mobile money, education systems, government services, and everyday business…
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