Prisca Tshuma, Staff Writer

Industry urged to ramp up exports

THE government has urged industry to take advantage of improved macroeconomic stability to boost production and expand exports. Since last year, the country has, for the most part, maintained a positive trade balance, supported by firm foreign currency inflows from mineral exports and a stable local currency. Exports of value-added products rose by 18 percent…

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Fix social insurance — experts urge government

THE government needs to do more to cure the many challenges that have bedevilled the insurance, pensions and medical aid industry for decades, experts say. Speaking to The Financial Gazette — the country’s number one business publication and prime voice for industry and commerce — the experts expressed concern this week that the changes that…

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Equity gains lift Datvest fund

THE Datvest Modified Con­sumer Staples Exchange Traded Fund (Datvest ETF) reported a 45 percent increase in net asset value (NAV) for the year ended December 31, 2025, driven by strong equity market gains and improved investor activity. During the period under review, the fund closed with an inflation adjusted net asset value after tax of…

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Eagle REIT expands development pipeline

EAGLE Real Estate Investment Trust is accelerat­ing its development pipeline across retail, tourism and healthcare segments, with an aim to grow its property portfolio and harness long-term returns for unit holders. The Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX)-listed REIT’s strategy is anchored on developing modern, demand-driven assets in emerging growth corridors, capitalising on shifting property market…

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ZimTrade leverages AI to drive export growth

ZIMTRADE has integrated artificial intelligence (AI) into its export development programmes as it moves to drive sustainable growth and improve the competitiveness of local businesses in global markets. In its latest newsletter, ZimTrade said the initiative was a response to the growing shift towards digital trade, where data-driven solutions are increasingly shaping global commerce. “The…

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‘ZiG stability to lift market participation’

THE Securities Exchange Com­mission of Zimbabwe (SecZim) expects stronger participation on local capital markets in the second half of the year, supported by con­tinued stability of the ZiG. In the first half of the year, Zimbabwe has recorded improved trade performance, often maintain­ing a positive trade balance on the back of firm foreign currency in­flows…

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Heavy rains hit gold output

THE artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector recorded a decline in gold production in the quarter ended March 31, 2026, resulting in lower deliveries to Fidelity Gold Refinery. During the period under review, the ASM sector delivered 6,5 kgs of gold, representing a 37 percent decline from the previous quarter’s 10,3 kgs. In an interview…

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Investment income lifts Nicoz

NICOZDIAMOND Insurance posted marginal earnings growth for the year ended De­cember 31, 2025, driven by investment diversification, and improved opera­tional efficiencies. Insurance contract revenue rose one percent to ZiG1,1 billion compared to the prior year. Cluster chief executive David Ny­abadza said the growth, while mod­erate, was driven by expansion across core portfolios and new business.…

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Liquidity crunch weighs on General Beltings

GENERAL Beltings (GB) posted a 19 percent dip in volumes for the year ended December 31, 2025, as high credit risk, weak demand, and tight monetary policy constrained working cap­ital. The group’s current liabilities at US$1,89 mil­lion exceeded current assets of US$1,74 million by US$145 533 to give a current ratio of 0,9. This means…

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NicozDiamond targets tech-driven growth

NICOZDIAMOND Insurance plans to leverage technology to enhance product and service innovation to drive growth, amid a marked sectoral shift towards affordable cover for the informal market. In a statement accompanying the group’s financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, chief executive David Nyabadza said the strategy is aimed at strengthening client relationships…

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