THE Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Holdings (ZSEH) says it will embark on an outreach programme targeting large indigenous companies to encourage them to list on the exchange. Many major indigenous companies in Zimbabwe remain privately held or unlisted because their owners want to retain family control, avoid regulatory and public disclosure requirements, and limit exposure to…
ZIMBABWEAN companies will not adopt sustainability reporting unless regulators make it mandatory, experts say. Sustainability reporting in Zimbabwe is shifting from a voluntary practice towards a mandatory requirement under national regulations and stock exchange rules. Speaking at the Chartered Governance and Accountancy Institute in Zimbabwe (CGAIZ) 2026 Summer School held in Masvingo last week, international…
MEIKLES Limited (Meikles) says the repeal of Statutory Instrument (SI) 81A, which compelled formal retailers to price goods at the official interbank exchange rate, has resulted in greater pricing flexibility and improved trading conditions. The group, which operates the TM Pick n Pay supermarket chain, said the regulatory change had immensely supported customer spending at…
NEDBANK Zimbabwe (Nedbank) says its decision to construct a new headquarters in Highlands, Harare, reflects confidence in Zimbabwe’s current and future operating environment, which is showing strong signs of improvement. The investment comes as Zimbabwe continues to pursue economic reforms under the gold-backed Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency, with inflation moderating to single-digits and the authorities…
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is set to roll out an electronic foreign exchange trading platform in the fourth quarter of 2026 as it seeks to improve trading in the foreign exchange market. In his 2026 Mid-term Monetary Policy Statement Review, central bank governor John Mushayavanhu said the platform would support the smooth functioning…
ZIMBABWE’S manufactured exports have remained below 10 percent of total exports despite the country’s participation in bilateral, regional and multilateral trade arrangements, the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) has said. The government is targeting US$1 billion in annual manufacturing exports by 2030. Achieving this target will require plant retooling and increased regional trade under the…
MONETARY and fiscal authorities should maintain a data-driven policy approach amid the potential for fuel, food, electricity and imported input costs to generate renewed inflationary pressures, a local research firm has said. The call comes as Zimbabwe has recorded improved macroeconomic stability this year, with annual inflation remaining in single digits and the ZiG exchange…
HIPPO Valley Estates (Hippo Valley) says it is prioritising the domestic sugar market, where margins are stronger, as weakening global prices squeeze export profitability. The sugar producer’s local market sales accounted for 93 percent of total sales volumes in the first quarter to June 30, with volumes rising eight percent year-on-year. “The local market continues…
WILLDALE Limited (Willdale) expects the issuance of permits for its remaining land banks in the fourth quarter to unlock fresh funding opportunities to raise production and improve capacity utilisation. The brick maker has been grappling with cash flow challenges in recent years which have dampened production and dragged growth. In a trading update for the…
AFRICAN Distillers (Afdis) says cost pressures increased during the first quarter ended June 30, 2026, on the back of rising fuel and packaging expenses. This was despite strong volumes and revenue growth in the quarter under review. “Notwithstanding these positive developments, the company experienced cost pressures during the quarter, mainly from higher fuel and packaging…
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