Companies & Markets

GMB offers farmers grain for inputs deal

Brighton Muronzereyi CHIEF WRITER THE Grain Marketing Board (GMB) has urged farmers to utilise its de­pot network to exchange harvested grain directly for essen­tial agricultural inputs. GMB chief executive officer Edson Badarai in a statement yester­day said the parastatal was offering competitive producer prices while ensuring farmers received payments promptly. “The Grain Marketing Board is…

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HCCL revives coke production after hiatus

Hazel Marimbiza HWANGE Colliery Company Limited (HCCL) has recommissioned its rehabilitated coke oven battery, resuming coke production after a 12-year hiatus to boost mineral beneficiation. HCCL Holdings yesterday said the project represented more than the reopening of a production facility, describing it as a key step towards increasing value addition from Zimbabwe’s abundant coal resources.…

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POSB remits record dividend to Mutapa

THE People’s Own Savings Bank (POSB) has remitted a record US$5,14 million dividend payout to its shareholder, the Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF), following a strong financial performance during the year ended December 31, 2025. During the year under review, the state-owned lender raked in US$54,15 million in revenue driven by strong customer acquisition efforts which…

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Afdis deepens local sourcing

AFRICAN Distillers (Afdis) spent US$35,1 million on local suppliers in the 2026 financial year as the beverages manufacturer intensified efforts to strengthen domestic supply chains and support the local industry.…

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Caledonia targets stronger production

Kudzanai Gerede Companies and Markets Editor CALEDONIA Mining Corporation (Caledonia) is targeting stronger pro­duction in the second half of the year as improved access to high­er-grade ore and key operational upgrades begin to boost output. This comes as the group pro­duced 17 360 ounces of gold in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, an…

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CFI rebound boosts Zimre

ZIMRE Holdings (Zimre) says it resumed recognising earnings from its 41,08 percent share­holding in CFI after the associate re­turned to profitability during the year December 31, 2025. The recovery in CFI signalled the potential turnaround of a long-troubled investment that had previously been fully impaired after years of cumula­tive losses. “In prior years, the company’s…

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Fidelity buoyed by insurance uptake

FIDELITY Life Assurance is capitalising on rising demand for financial protection prod­ucts as global geopolitical ten­sions and economic uncertainty prompt more households to pri­oritise insurance and long-term security. The insurer said changing consumer behaviour helped drive strong growth during the year ended December 31, 2025, with customers in­creasingly turning to life insurance, pensions and funeral…

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Mutapa banks on cost discipline

MUTAPA Gold Resources (MGR) says it remains fo­cused on cost management rather than fluctuating bullion prices as global gold markets retreat from record highs reached earlier this year. International gold prices peaked at an all-time high of US$5 595 per ounce late January this year driven by uncertainty in the global economy. Since then, the…

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FCB launches nationwide roadshow

FIRST Capital Bank (FCB) has rolled out its 2026 Strategic Client Road Show, a nationwide stakeholder engagement initiative designed to translate its “Customer First” strategy into direct community action. The 18-day flagship programme sees the financial institution’s senior leadership travelling across 13 cities to engage clients, business partners, and community leaders. Combining executive visibility, media…

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