finance

NRZ prepares new turnaround strategy

THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) is finalising a revised corporate strategy aimed at improving financial performance and expanding freight capacity, with plans to roll it out next month.Advertisements NRZ was transferred to the Mutapa Investment Fund, the country’s sovereign wealth fund, in 2024 as part of a government initiative to restructure and revive state-owned…

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ZimRe mulls CFI divestment

ZIMRE Holdings (ZimRe) plans to divest from CFI Holdings and unlock value from its approximately 30 percent stake in the agro-industrial firm to grow its insurance business across the African region.Advertisements ZimRe and the National Social Security Authority (NSSA), through a structured investment vehicle, Stalap Investments, are the largest shareholders in CFI with a roughly…

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Difficult context plagues retailers

ZIMBABWE’s formal retail sector continues to grapple with major challenges, as deep-seated structural issues and policy inconsistencies keep pushing consumers towards the booming informal market.Advertisements Speaking to The Financial Gazette — the country’s number one business publication and prime voice for industry and commerce — analysts said this week that although the outlook for the…

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Tigere to acquire more properties

TIGERE Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is set to acquire four additional real estate assets this year in addition to planned redevelopments at Highland Park as it accelerates its property portfolio expansion strategy.Advertisements The REIT is targeting to grow its net asset value to US$100 million by the end of this year from US$59,3 million…

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NMBZ boosts lending income share

NMBZ Holdings (NMBZ) says core interest income now contributes about 30 percent of total revenue, underpinned by expanding lending activity supported by new credit linesAdvertisements The bank is increasing its focus on export-oriented sectors as it strengthens its funding pipeline and deploys capital into productive industries such as agriculture, mining and horticulture. NMBZ chief executive…

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Treasury frets over Middle East conflict

AUTHORITIES have warned that the country’s economic outlook faces mounting risks if the Middle East conflict persists, citing potential strain on public finances, rising inflationary pressures and slower growth.Advertisements Zimbabwe, which relies heavily on imported fuel, remains increasingly exposed to global oil market disruptions triggered by escalating tensions involving the United States of America, Israel…

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