Impact of the 2026 National Budget on boardroom conversations

By Bothwell Nyajeka WHEN the Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, Mthuli Ncube, presented the 2026 National Budget on November 27, 2025, his announcement set off widespread analysis across corporate Zimbabwe. Since then, breakfast meetings, roundtables, and advisory sessions have been taking place as executives seek to interpret how the budget will shape…

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First Capital Bank wins top award

FIRST Capital Bank has been named Zimbabwe’s bank of the year by The Banker, a publication of the London-based Financial Times Group and a global reference in the banking sector. This prestigious accolade, awarded to a single bank per country, recognises institutions that excel through their strong business models, consistent strategic execution, and meaningful contributions…

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How investors can turn Zimbabwe’s contract farming experience into durable local value

By Professor Mandivamba Rukuni FOR decades, Zimbabwe’s experience with contract farming has been most visible in cotton and tobacco. Those systems proved one thing: contracts can mobilise inputs, lift yields and aggregate volumes quickly. But in many cases, the model that emerged was extractive — farmers supplied raw commodities while processors, traders and exporters captured…

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‘Mutapa Investment Fund a game changer’

ECONOMIST and public policy commentator Gift Mugano has described the Mutapa Investment Fund as nothing short of revolutionary, arguing that its early performance signals a decisive shift in the management of State assets. “Mutapa is a game-changer. It has the potential to turn around parastatals which have been a burden to the fiscus for decades,”…

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Willdale to set up industrial park

WILLDALE is set to set up an industrial park in Mt Hampden after regaining possession of its 123,6-hectare land which had been unlawfully occupied by third parties. The brick maker said vacant possession has been granted to the appointed contractor to commence development. “The initiation of on-site works, together with the planned disposal of industrial…

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AI honeypots might become Zim’s cyber defence

By Godfrey Nyoni CYBERCRIME in Zimbabwe continues to grow every year, especially attacks involving phishing, password cracking, mobile money fraud, and attempts to break into bank and government systems, and the sad truth is that most organisations only realise they were hacked long after the damage has already been done. But imagine if hackers could…

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Seed Co advances product diversity

SEED CO has taken a firm stance responding to climate change challenges with the introduction of two maize hybrids and a wheat variety during the six months to September 30, 2025. The seed producer added to its portfolio the medium-maturity hybrids SC661 and SC657 to its maize seed range, targeting stable performance across different rainfall…

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Nampak maintains Zim unit sell-off

NAMPAK Limited (Nampak) says its Zimbabwean assets are still ‘held for sale’ following the TSL deal collapse earlier this year. Agro-industrial firm, TSL entered into an agreement with Nampak to snap up its 51,43 percent shareholding in Nampak Zimbabwe for US$25 million before it pulled out at the eleventh hour. The South African packaging firm…

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