SCHWEPPES Africa’s volumes grew seven percent year-on-year during the six months to September 30, 2025, benefiting from the reduction in the sugar surcharge on the cordials in January 2025. The growth was also driven by the improved availability of the Minute Maid juice and water following the restoration of the packaging lines. “Whilst the reduction…
By Godfrey Nyoni ACROSS Zimbabwe, many people are still getting used to Artificial Intelligence (AI), but another powerful technology is approaching ― fast quantum computing. Around the world, experts warn that when quantum computers become strong enough, they could break today’s security systems in minutes. This means we may soon see a global cybersecurity battle…
CAPACITY utilisation in local mines is expected to surge to 95 percent in 2026, from 88 percent this year, as the sector ramps up production, a survey by the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe has shown. According to the State of the Mining Industry Survey Report, key sectors anticipated to drive the improvement in capacity…
ZIMBABWE is poised to double cement production in the next two years, thanks to ongoing investments by both traditional and new players, as this is expected to avert existing shortages, authorities have said. This comes as the domestic market is facing acute cement shortages driven primarily by plant breakdowns at major producers, PPC Zimbabwe and…
The United Arab Emirates, sub-Saharan Africa’s biggest trade partner after China, plans to further expand commerce with the region as it seeks to bolster food security and tap into rapid…
South Africa handed India their heaviest defeat by runs to complete a compelling 2-0 series sweep in Guwahati on Wednesday. The Proteas won by 408 runs in the second Test…
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has received an application from Union Peak Thermal Zim (Private) Limited to construct a 100-megawatt (MW) coal-fired thermal power plant in Kwekwe, Midlands province. In a notice yesterday, Zera confirmed the company was seeking a licence to construct, own, operate, and maintain the facility. The power generated would be…
STANBIC Bank Zimbabwe is committed to supporting the tourism sector by offering a variety of products that contribute to its growth, the financial institution has said. The leading financial services…
Nedbank Group has agreed to pay Transnet R600 million ($34.8 million) in a confidential commercial settlement, ending a year-long legal dispute over interest-rate swaps. The settlement, made without any admission…
AUTHORITIES say the ongoing construction boom has nearly tripled cement demand since 2017, triggering acute nationwide shortages. The cement supply tightened in recent weeks, with major domestic producers grappling with widespread clinker shortages and unexpected plant failures that have constrained output. The Ministry of Industry yesterday reported that the demand for cement had nearly tripled…
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