finance

Dairibord margins ‘under pressure’

DAIRIBORD Holdings (Dairibord) profit margins this year are expected to be severely under pressure from rising operational costs offsetting improved revenue flows, investment analysts, Inter Horizons (IH) Securities says.Advertisements The dairy products processor recorded an eight percent year-on-year improvement in revenue to US$137,4 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, on volume growth. In…

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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.Advertisements 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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Masimba flags rising client balances

MASIMBA Holdings (Masimba) is relying on structured client payment plans to manage rising receivables which hit US$54,95 million in 2025, as it seeks to boost cash flows amid worsening payment delays.Advertisements The group said it was working closely with major clients to negotiate staggered payment arrangements aimed at improving collections discipline and reducing exposure to…

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Ariston eyes forward contracts

ARISTON Holdings (Ariston) is engaging interna­tional macadamia buyers to secure forward contracts that improve revenue visibility and boost foreign cur­rency inflows, as global demand remains firm.Advertisements Forward contracts for macadamia nuts in Zim­babwe are commonly used by exporters as a ‘price hedge’ mechanism to secure long-term sales. This would allow the company to lock in…

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Pfuma REIT declares maiden dividend

PFUMA REIT has declared its first-ever dividend of US$446 719 at 0,0948 US Cents per share for the first quarter, dating February 6 to March 31, 2026, driven by net property income, which reached US$316 582.Advertisements Total revenue was anchored by the two seed assets (Hogerty Hill Centre and Chegutu) as well as investment income.…

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Datvest ETF posts strong growth

DATVEST’S Modified Consumer Staples ETF reported a ZiG9,4 million inflation-adjusted net asset value for the year ended December 31, 2025, rising from ZiG7,3 million, driven by equity gains.Advertisements The growth reflects a 45 percent year-on-year increase in the fair value of equity investments, underpinned by the fund’s diversified exposure to both the ZSE All Share…

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Zimplats production improves

ZIMPLATS’ tonnes milled grew 15 percent year-on-year during the third quarter to March 31, 2026, due to improvements in the availability and performance of the mechanised fleet and higher volumes of open-pit production.Advertisements 6E concentrate volumes also increased by 18 percent to 159 000 ounces, with production in the prior comparable period adversely impacted by…

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Mobile network operators double capex

MOBILE network operators (MNOs) spent ZiG1,08 billion, cumulatively, during the fourth quarter of 2025, double the ZiG509 million spent in the third quarter as players accelerated network expansion, latest figures show.Advertisements This translates to roughly US$41,6 million spent during the quarter in real terms. According to the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz)’s…

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Industry raises alarm over rising costs

ESCALATING production costs are squeezing local firms, even as the country maintains single-digit inflation, the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) has warned.Advertisements The trend, driven primarily by rising prices for fuel, fertiliser, and other essential inputs, has significantly inflated production and logistics costs. In an update, the industry body said the operating environment during the…

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