finance

Zim targets bigger gains from fish farming

ACROSS small fish farms scattered around Zimbabwe, tilapia is often lifted straight from ponds and sold fresh to nearby buyers, generating quick cash but offering little access to larger, more lucrative markets.Advertisements Authorities now want to change that narrative and transform fish farming into a stronger driver of exports, jobs and rural incomes. Speaking at…

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COMESA flags risk of price gouging

THE COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission (CCCC) has warned businesses against opportunistic pricing in the wake of supply disruptions linked to the Middle East crisis.Advertisements Economists caution that limited transparency could allow inflationary pressures and unfair practices to intensify. The ongoing conflict has disrupted global supply chains, particularly in energy markets, with ripple effects on…

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Mixed Easter prospects for hospitality sector

THE hospitality sector is facing mixed prospects this Easter, with some industry players anticipating a moderate dip in visitor numbers due to recent fuel price hikes, while others have noted steady growth in bookings.Advertisements Amid escalating conflict in the Middle East and the resulting disruption to global aviation networks, some Zimbabweans appear to be shifting…

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Old Mutual cautiously optimistic of economy

OLD Mutual Zimbabwe says it is cautiously optimistic about the country’s market outlook, citing sustained macroeconomic stability supporting operations despite external risks from the Middle East conflict.Advertisements This comes as the diversified financial services group posted a 43 percent year-on-year increase in after tax profit of US$40,177 million for the year driven by new propositions…

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TNF resists Nssa takeover

BUSINESS, labour and government are resisting plans to place the National Social Security Author­ity (Nssa) under the regulatory authority of the Insurance and Pensions Commission (Ipec).Advertisements This comes after the National Assembly and Senate have recently passed the Insurance and Pension Commission Amendment Bill, which, among other things, seeks to strengthen the country’s pensions and…

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La Niña demand lifts TSL

TSL recorded stronger demand for agricultural inputs in the first quarter ended January 31, 2026, as improved rainfall lifted planting activity and strengthened prospects for the 2025-26 farming season.Advertisements Favourable weather conditions improved planting across Zimbabwe, driving increased uptake of key inputs and supporting momentum in the agricultural sector. “Improved rainfall associated with La Niña…

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