The three Ps that shape public relations Kevin Mwenye THERE is something about reputation in Africa that has always fascinated me. Long before social media gave us impressions, reach and engagement rates, people already knew how to build a reputation. It travelled through conversations, relationships and recommendations. You could ask about a business in one…
Leonita Mhishi ZIMBABWE’S property market has never suffered from a shortage of ambition. From the mushrooming cluster homes of Harare’s northern suburbs to new shopping centres, warehouses, office parks and mixed-use developments, the country has plenty of evidence that Zimbabweans believe in bricks and mortar. What remains less certain is whether the market can persuade…
Simbarashe Hamudi THE cancellation of Value Added Tax (VAT) registration for registered operators is an important part of tax administration, ensuring that only businesses and individuals who meet the legal requirements remain on the tax register. Under the provisions governing cancellation of registration, a VAT registered operator may cease to be liable for registration when…
AXIA Corporation (Axia) has acquired the remaining 12,25 percent stake in automotive spares retailer, Transerv’s minority shareholders, taking its effective shareholding in the business to 100 percent. The transaction, disclosed by Axia in its full year results published last week and which took effect on June 1, 2026, had a purchase consideration of US$1,08 million,…
KAVANGO Resources plc says its gold and copper exploration plans in the region remain dependent on raising additional capital, despite narrowing its interim loss on the back of increased output at its Zimbabwe mine. The AIM and VFEX-listed miner warned it would need additional funding to sustain project spending through 2027. Kavango reported a loss…
CABS says it invested up to US$96 million in agriculture during the first half of this year, representing 28 percent of its total loan portfolio as it targets increased funding to the sector following a major credit facility. This comes after the bank recorded 33 percent growth in loans and advances to ZiG9,02 billion (roughly…
AXIA Corporation (Axia) plans to open 15 new retail outlets in the short-term and build a distribution centre in Sunway City, riding on strong cash generation from operations. The group generated US$26,013 million in cash from operations in the year ended June 30, 2026, a 67 percent increase from the previous year, supported by higher…
China Railway No. 9 has stepped up efforts to bridge the gap between classroom learning and industry requirements, exposing 18 Harare Polytechnic students to practical engineering skills, workplace safety and…
TANGANDA Tea Company’s financial recovery is set to face an immediate setback as its upcoming avocado and macadamia harvests are projected to deliver poor yields, its major shareholder has said. Innscor Africa, which recently took control of Tanganda through its beverage subsidiary Rutanhi Beverages, said the poor harvest will weigh on the tea grower’s results…
INNSCOR Africa (Innscor) has committed US$139 million to capital expenditure in the 2027 financial year as it steps up investment in production capacity across its businesses. The latest major capital push is aimed at strengthening its capacity to meet growing consumer demand and consolidate its leading market position in the light manufacturing and fast-moving consumer…
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