finance

HR PERSPECTIVE: How useful is CV in predicting job performance?

THE curriculum vitae (CV) or resume stands as a cornerstone of modern personnel selection processes worldwide. Its use is pervasive; studies indicate that the vast majority of employers globally rely on analysing resumes and cover letters during hiring. On average, over 80 percent of employers worldwide utilise CVs in their selection procedures, making it one…

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Solid deposits fortify CBZ liquidity position

CBZ Holdings (CBZ) sustained adequate liquidity levels during the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 thanks to robust deposits mobilisation efforts.The country’s largest bank by assets and deposits, closed the quarter with a total deposit base of ZiG26,8 billion.While analysts have bemoaned low liquidity levels as threatening local banks’ operations, regulators opine that the banking…

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A Sugar Baby: What is it?

As people accept the idea of mutually beneficial relationships, words like sugar dating, sugar mommies, and honey babies have become more prevalent in recent years. While some say that these kinds of plans are exploitative and borderline sex trafficking, people claim that it’s a great way for younger people to find financial aid while still…

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Dairibord revenue to hit US$155m in 2025’

DAIRIBORD Zimbabwe (Dairibord)’s revenue is expected to grow by 22 percent to US$154,78 million this year on anticipated volume growth across all group categories, equities analyst firm Inter Horizons (IH) Securities says.This is a 4,5-percentage point increase in topline for the dairy products processor whose revenue grew by 17,55 percent last year to US$126,75 million…

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FCB transformation unlocks US$14mln dividend

FIRST Capital Bank (FCB)’s business transformation is set to unlock US$14 million in dividends for the 2024 financial year after its board proposed a final dividend declaration of 0,315 cents per share.This will bring the bank’s total dividend for the year ended December 31, 2024 to 0,661 cents per share.For the period under review, the…

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Improved occupancy lifts AfSun’s topline

AFRICAN Sun’s revenue from continuing operations reached US$53,98 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 up 15 percent from previous year, sustained by growth in occupancy and stronger average daily rates (ADR).Hotel operators continue to register steady growth in business beating pre-covid-19 levels in terms of occupancy and earnings performance with investments in refurbishments…

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Turnall optimistic of return to profitability

TURNALL Holdings (Turnall) expects the ongoing retooling exercise at its factories and cost-containment initiatives to spring the business back to profitability in the near term.The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE)-listed fibre cement roofing material maker has been struggling for competitiveness due to aging machinery.The group has a new sheeting plant in Harare expected to increase production…

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ZHL prioritises ESG investments

ZIMRE Holdings Limited (ZHL) says it will continue prioritising sustainability-driven investments under its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.Companies listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) and the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) have been reporting on their ESG initiatives as part of their financial disclosures since January 2024.Through Eagle Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT),…

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Forex surrender policy stifles Proplastics

PROPLASTICS says the increase to 30 percent of export proceeds surrender requirements to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) beginning of this year has rendered its export business uncompetitive.Authorities increased foreign currency surrender for exporters by five percentage points from 25 percent, meaning exporting companies will only retain 70 percent of earnings in hard currency…

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Invictus expands its exploration footprint

INVICTUS ENERGY is forging ahead with expanding its exploration footprint in Zimbabwe’s Cabora Bassa basin with Musuma-1 next in line for its high-impact exploration for gas-conMusuma-1 will be the first high-impact exploration well drilled outside the Mukuyu discovery area, targeting a new play type and potentially unlocking further significant gas resources.“In the event of a…

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