TSL recorded stronger demand for agricultural inputs in the first quarter ended January 31, 2026, as improved rainfall lifted planting activity and strengthened prospects for the 2025-26 farming season. Favourable weather conditions improved planting across Zimbabwe, driving increased uptake of key inputs and supporting momentum in the agricultural sector. “Improved rainfall associated with La Niña…
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…
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…
THE private sector must collaborate with the government to ensure the smooth implementation of the newly-launched National AI Strategy. Launched recently by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, the strategy is designed to ensure that AI technologies are universally accessible and reflect the nation’s commitment to the fourth industrial revolution. Speaking at the CEO Africa Roundtable Policy Dialogue…
AXIA Corporation (Axia) recorded growth in volumes and revenue across its divisions in the six months ended December 31, 2025, supported by competitive pricing. This comes as the local trading environment experienced stable exchange rates and inflation, allowing the company to maintain competitive product pricing. Speaking on the sidelines of the company’s annual general meeting,…
INTEGRATED Properties says its recent International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) certification is expected to strengthen the company’s bankability and enhance investor confidence, particularly among financiers interested in sustainable property projects. The property firm recently received three certifications from the Standards Association of Zimbabwe: ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and ISO 45001 (Occupational…
THE CEO Roundtable says the decision by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) to keep the bank policy rate at 35 percent will continue to restrict industry’s access to capital. In its latest monetary policy statement, the central bank said the stance would remain in place depending on inflation trends and the performance of other…
THE Ministry of Finance says the launch of the Business Knowledge Process Outsourcing (BKPO) initiative marks a shift towards growing service exports and intellectual capital in the economy. The government partnered with the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (Zida) to launch the BKPO initiative under the theme “Positioning Zimbabwe as a Competitive Destination for Business Process…
THE Ministry of Industry and Commerce is set to inspect companies registered under locals in reserved sectors in a bid to curb ownership fronting. Statutory Instrument 215 of 2025 enforces the Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act, which requires locals to own 51 percent in designated businesses. The policy targets 14 reserved sectors, including retail, transportation…
SIMBISA Brands (Simbisa) has experienced a marked growth in its delivery business, mainly from key markets such as Zimbabwe and Kenya, thanks to the broadening of delivery channels and digital in-house applications. In Kenya, the group’s online delivery unit, Kutuma, engages third party aggregators through a remodeled structure to transport orders to customers while a…
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