‘Local produce can mitigate global shocks’

INCREASED uptake of locally pro­duced goods and stronger support for domestic manufacturers are critical in protecting Zimbabwe from global economic shocks, according to the Ministry of Industry. This comes as there have been sup­ply chain disruptions triggered by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which af­fected access to raw materials. More recently, tensions between Iran and Israel have…

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MMCZ bullish on US$3,5 billion sales 

THE Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ) says it is on track to meet and potentially exceed its annual revenue projection of US$3,5 billion following a record performance in the first quarter of 2026. Data released by the MMCZ shows that total mineral sales for the first three months reached 1,288,761 metric tonnes, generating a…

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Delta’s revenue hits US$1 billion mark

DELTA Corporation’s revenue reached US$1,09 billion for the year ended March 31, 2026, a 35 percent increase over the prior year, driven by strong volume growth, improved product and pricing mix. The beverage manufacturer said the proportion of domestic sales denominated in foreign currency was 94 percent for the full year, an increase from 80…

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GB braces for AfCFTA pressure

GENERAL Beltings (GB) Holdings says Zimbabwe’s projected six percent eco­nomic growth will drive demand in key sectors but cautioned that re­gional competition brought by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will intensify pressure on local firms. AfCFTA, which commenced trading on January 1, 2021, cre­ated a market of about 1,2 billion people and established…

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Cafca solar shift boosts margins

CAFCA says a US$1 million solar plant commis­sioned at its factory last month will cut electricity costs by 30 percent, helping the company improve competitiveness against rising imports. The solar system, which produces 1MW on the Alternative Current side and peaks at 1,16MW, forms part of the company’s strategy to reduce production costs and cushion…

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Old Mutual plans preference shares issue

OLD Mutual Zimbabwe Limit­ed (OMZIL) is seeking share­holder approval to convert an US$84,3 million debt owed to subsid­iaries into preference shares as it aims to ease cash flow pressure and clean up its balance sheet. Under the proposal to be decided at an annual general meeting stated for May 27, OMZIL will issue the new…

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Higher gold prices lift Caledonia

CALEDONIA Mining Corporation’s revenue for the first quar­ter ended March 31, 2026, grew 18,3 percent year-on-year to US$66,43 million buoyed by stronger gold prices. This is despite lower production at Blanket Mine, which pro­duced 14 767 ounces of gold during the quarter and sold 13 372 ounces, while consolidated gold sales, including output from the…

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Mutapa bets on gold to repay US$1,9 billion

MUTAPA Investment Fund (MIF) is confident of servicing US$1,9 billion Treasury Bills (TBs) issued by the government for the acquisition of a 35 percent stake in Kuvimba Mining House in 2024, driven by rising mineral prices and asset value growth. The TBs are payable over 10 years with a grace period of three years, commensurate…

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Afdis expands capacity investment

AFRICAN Distillers (Afdis) invested US$4,4 million in plant modernisation during the year ended March 31, 2026, to improve efficiency, expand capacity and sup­port rising demand across its product portfolio. The country’s largest spirits maker said the capital expenditure was directed towards upgrading plant and equipment amid intensified market competition. “These investments strengthened the operating plat­form…

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