finance

SecZim sits on $13 billion unclaimed shares

THE Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SecZim) says there are unclaimed shares worth about $13 billion on the country’s markets. The regulator said it would eventually move unclaimed holdings to a guardian fund or the investor protection fund if it fails to identify owners within 10 years. The shares were traded before the establishment…

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‘Repeal price control statute’

OK Zimbabwe (OK Zim) called on the government to remove a 2022 law that limits in-store pricing margins based on the official exchange rate. The law has agonised retailers because official exchange rates tend to be much lower than those on the street, which dictates pricing in the broader economy. This comes as the Industry…

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NatFoods ready for festive season

NATIONAL Foods (NatFoods) says it is adequately stocked to meet heightened demand usually associated with festive season. This comes amid widespread doubts over business’ preparedness for the season given the headwinds faced during the year. “We don’t expect shortages over the festive season,” NatFoods chief executive, Michael Lashbrook, told The Financial Gazette last week. “We…

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Ashok Leyland enters Zim market

INDIAN truck manufacturer Ashok Leyland has sealed a new distribution deal with Tsapo Group. Ashok Leyland is the flagship company of the Hinduja Group and a top commercial vehicle manufacturer in India. Under the deal, Tsapo Group has been appointed as the sole authorised distributor of Ashok Leyland trucks and buses. “Ashok Leyland is a…

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Power imports surge 13 percent

ZIMBABWE’S power imports increased by 13,1 percent to 425,5 gigawatts (GWh) during the third quarter of 2023, according to ZimStats.Advertisements Zimbabwe’s peak electricity demand is 1 850MW, but generation capacity from the country’s two main power plants — Hwange Thermal Power Station and the Kariba Hydrothermal Power Station — currently falls below 1 200MW. Meanwhile,…

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Revitus IPO raises $48 billion

THE Revitus Property Opportunities Real Estate Investment Trust raised $48,6 billion through its initial public offering (IPO), fund administrator CBZ Asset Management has said. The offer, which opened on November 15 and closed on December 14, was followed by the listing of the REIT on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) this Monday. Trading in units…

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Further fuel price reduction ‘probable’

THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) says fuel prices could keep falling in Zimbabwe if global relief persists. It comes as local prices have been on a downward trend since October, with diesel selling for not more than US$1,68 per litre in December compared to US$1,79 two months ago. Blended petrol is being sold for…

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Persistent instability drives negative outlook sentiment

BUSINESS executives are increasingly losing confidence about the future trajectory of Zimbabwe’s economy, driven mainly by continued macroeconomic instability, a new survey shows.Advertisements According to the CEO Africa Roundtable (CEOART), a platform for chief executives and senior executives in both public and private sectors, the base Business Confidence Index for the 3rd quarter of 2023…

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Mining sector’s descent in 2023

THE mining business confidence index from a recent industry report paints a gloomy backdrop for the sector as 2023 draws to a close.Advertisements Last year, the index was at 9,4 percent, an indication of positive expectations in 2023. This year’s report shows the index falling to -0,3 percent, an indication of just how much mining…

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