RBZ forecasts a temporary inflation blip

THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) anticipates a temporary shift in the domestic price outlook, warning that the recent surge in global oil prices will trigger a short-term inflationary spike through the second quarter of 2026. Despite the external pressure, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) remains optimistic, projecting that the inflationary impact will be contained…

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ZiG-only payments divide opinion 

THE government’s decision to pay public sector suppliers exclusively in the local currency, the ZiG, has triggered a wave of sharply divergent reactions from industry, with opinion split between cautious support and outright alarm. Authorities argue the move is part of a broader push to deepen usage of the domestic currency and reduce reliance on…

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African Sun shareholders approve delisting

AFRICAN Sun is set to delist from the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange following approval by shareholders in an extraordinary general meeting last week. The hotelier, among other reasons for the delisting, primarily cited the undervaluation of its share price on the VFEX. “Every move we have made, including our proposal to delist, is about ensuring…

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RTG revenue increases to US$50,3 million

RAINBOW Tourism Group (RTG) reported a 13 percent increase in revenue to US$50,3 million during the year ended December 31, 2025, supported by a 28 percent growth in foreign‑currency earnings. The hotelier said foreign currency revenue strengthened significantly, increasing to US$24,1 million during the year from US$18,9 million in the previous year, supported by continued…

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Pension funds dominate equities market

THE Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SECZIM) says pension funds dominated share purchases in the final quarter of 2025, accounting for 45,36 percent of the total value of trades settled. During the period under review, trades worth a combined ZiG1,19 billion were settled through the Chengetedzai Depository Company (CDC) and the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange…

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Tobacco sales volumes up 66 percent

TOBACCO sales volumes have increased significantly this season, with 44,1 million kilogrammes (kg) sold as of yesterday, up 66 percent from 26,6 million kg recorded during the same period last year. Information Minister Zhemu Soda told a post-Cabinet media briefing on Tuesday that the marketing season, which opened on 4 March 2026, has started strongly,…

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Mash Holdings flags service infrastructure gap

MASHONALAND Holdings (Mash Holdings) has raised concern over the widening supporting infrastructure deficit, warning that the services are failing to keep pace with the rapid expansion of residential developments. Supporting infrastructure in property refers to the underlying physical systems, utilities, and social amenities that enable a real estate development or community to function. According to…

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Seed Co pushes crackdown on fake seeds

SEED Co has called on the government to implement stricter, punitive legislation to curb the proliferation of counterfeit seeds on the market, which is undermining agricultural productivity. Authorities have, in recent years, intensified efforts to combat counterfeit products across various sectors.  However, the problem remains widespread and is estimated to cost Zimbabwe about US$1,2 billion…

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