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.…
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…
By Anthony Osae-Brown, Bloomberg Nigeria doubled crude supply to Dangote Refinery in March as Africa’s top oil producer moved to shore up fuel availability after the Iran war disrupted Middle East…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
By Ephraim Chawoneka IN the global financial market, pricing risk is never neutral. It is shaped by data, perception, and historical experience. One of the most debated concepts in this…
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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