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Zimbabwe expands trade opportunities in DRC

ZIMBABWE’S Trade Development and Promotion Organisation (Zimtrade) says it is expanding trading opportunities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), after securing confirmed orders worth US$5,77 million and negotiating potential deals exceeding US$18 million during a DRC mining exhibition held in Lubumbashi last month. Zimtrade export promotion officer Renwick Wachenyuka said the regional exhibition cemented…

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Experts up beat over H2 outlook

ALTHOUGH the tight liquidity position for both the ZiG and the US dollar remain a concern, experts are cautiously optimistic about the country’s economic prospects for the rest of 2025.Speaking to The Financial Gazette — the country’s number one business publication and prime voice for industry and commerce — the experts said this week that…

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Mixed fortunes for stocks in H1

THE Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) has largely been subdued during the first half of the year due to persistent ZiG liquidity challenges affecting trading activity and investor sentiment.At the same time, the secondary bourse, the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) was in the green, buoyed by improved trading volumes as investors tracked foreign-currency denominated assets.The…

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Econet leverages AI to boost customer offering

ECONET Wireless Zimbabwe (Econet) says Artificial Intelligence (AI) based applications, supported by network upgrades have become central to its operations, enabling a deeper understanding of customer needs.AI is the capability of computational systems to perform tasks typically associated with human intelligence.This comes as telecommunication companies, globally, are transforming operations through advanced data analytics for enhanced…

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Meikles turns to mining towns for growth

MEIKLES Limited (Meikles) is strategically focusing on growing its retail store operations in a number of thriving small mining towns across the country, leveraging the sustained economic boom driven by strong mineral prices.Meikles, whose core operations are in the supermarkets segment operating as TM-Pick n Pay, has endured a tough operating environment in urban centres,…

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Edgars injects US$800k more into Carousel

EDGARS Stores (Edgars) has lined up an additional US$800 000 for its manufacturing unit, Carousel, earmarked for factory maintenance and further expansion of production capacity.This comes right on the heels of a US$1 million capital injection from the previous financial year which enabled the Bulawayo-based manufacturing unit to augment its output and supply of clothing…

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OK shareholders nod recapitalisation

OK Zimbabwe will go ahead with the proposed recapitalisation plan to raise approximately US$30 million through a rights offer and sale of properties following approval from shareholders at an extraordinary meeting held last week.The grocery chain wants to use proceeds to clear its debts of around US$30 million to suppliers of goods and service providers.“The…

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Formalisation efforts face headwinds

EFFORTS by the government to curb the rising tide of informalisation in the economy are falling short due to several structural weaknesses, analysts have said.Despite various policy measures aimed at formalising the economy, weak enforcement, corruption, and lack of coherence in implementation have hampered progress, leading to continued growth of the informal sector.Last year, authorities…

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