finance

Global glut suffocates growers of green gold

WEAKER than expected tobacco auction floor prices have dampened farmers’ hopes of translating this season’s high output into meaningful earnings.Advertisements Experts who spoke to The Financial Gazette — the country’s number one business publication and prime voice for industry and commerce — said this week that increased global supply, subdued demand, limited buyer competition and…

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Counterfeit oilseeds hurt production

COUNTERFEIT seeds and delayed government pay­ments to seed farmers are hurting the oilseed industry, re­sulting in lower yields, the Oil Seeds Association of Zimbabwe (OSAZ) has said.Advertisements This comes as the country’s oilseed sector is undergoing a major shift aimed at reducing its heavy reliance on imported crude vegetable oil and achiev­ing domestic self-sufficiency. The…

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Let’s reimagine the tobacco value chain

THE government’s swift acknowledgement of growers’ frustrations over subdued tobacco auction prices is both welcome and worth noting.Advertisements For a crop that remains Zimbabwe’s largest agricultural export earner, sustaining hundreds of thousands of rural households, weak prices strike at the heart of livelihoods, confidence and broader economic stability. Agriculture Minister Anxious Masuka deserves credit for…

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FMP delisting set for July

FIRST Mutual Properties (FMP) is set to delist from the Zimbabwe Stock Ex­change (ZSE) in July 2026 following a cash buyout offer from its majori­ty shareholder, First Mutual Holdings (FMH).Advertisements The proposed transaction involves an offer to acquire up to 360,944,355 ordi­nary shares, representing approximately 29,2 percent of the company’s issued share capital held by…

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‘Local produce can mitigate global shocks’

INCREASED uptake of locally pro­duced goods and stronger support for domestic manufacturers are critical in protecting Zimbabwe from global economic shocks, according to the Ministry of Industry.Advertisements This comes as there have been sup­ply chain disruptions triggered by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which af­fected access to raw materials. More recently, tensions between Iran and Israel have…

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MMCZ bullish on US$3,5 billion sales 

THE Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ) says it is on track to meet and potentially exceed its annual revenue projection of US$3,5 billion following a record performance in the first quarter of 2026.Advertisements Data released by the MMCZ shows that total mineral sales for the first three months reached 1,288,761 metric tonnes, generating a…

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Delta’s revenue hits US$1 billion mark

DELTA Corporation’s revenue reached US$1,09 billion for the year ended March 31, 2026, a 35 percent increase over the prior year, driven by strong volume growth, improved product and pricing mix.Advertisements The beverage manufacturer said the proportion of domestic sales denominated in foreign currency was 94 percent for the full year, an increase from 80…

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