finance

IDBZ plans to issue trade finance bonds

Tariro TumbukayiStaff Writer The Infrastructure and Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) plans to explore trade-finance-based bond issuances in the second half of 2025 to address constraints in supporting its ongoing projects.The development finance institution said it would align the instruments with investor risk-return preferences.IDBZ chief executive, Zondo Sakala, said this comes as the bank’s fundraising…

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Stanbic profit up on lending income

STANBIC Bank Zimbabwe (Stanbic)’s profit after tax (PAT) grew 2 417 percent to ZiG682,2 million in the six months ended June 30, 2025 from ZiG27,1 million a year earlier supported by net interest income from new lending assets.Net interest income reached ZiG840 million, up 125 percent from ZiG374 million achieved in the comparable period last…

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Old Mutual’s fintech business soars

OLD Mutual Zimbabwe (OM) says its fintech unit, O’Mari, is now signing on average close to 100 000 new accounts per month leveraging the group’s diverse product offering.The strong customer acquisition is increasingly boosting overall revenue performance by cross-selling product offerings within the group.O’mari has been steadily growing its product range which includes the wallet…

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OK Zimbabwe anticipates recovery

EARLY this year, OK Zimbabwe made a strategic change in management, which saw former chief executive Willard Zireva coming out of retirement to steer the ship once more in an effort to stabilise operations. As part of an immediate internal rescue plan, the new leadership proposed a US$30 million capital raise through a rights offer…

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Gold price rally spurs interest in Zimbabwean mines

ZIMBABWE’S long-neglected gold sector is drawing renewed attention from investors, aided by record bullion prices and a period of relative political and economic stability, according to London-based wealth manager Shard Capital.This comes as authorities are projecting a significant boost in direct investment, with inflows expected to exceed US$600 million in 2025.The increase is set to…

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Victoria Falls hotels occupancy rises 10 percent

HOTELS in Victoria Falls recorded a 10 percent rise in occupancy during the recent Heroes’ and Defence Forces’ holidays, driven largely by international and regional visitors, latest data shows.This growth is particularly encouraging given ongoing efforts to establish Victoria Falls as a world-class destination.“Victoria Falls saw a significant uptick during the recent Heroes and Defence…

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