finance

Bard Santner in bid to revive savings culture

ASSET management firm Bard Santner Investors, says it aims to resuscitate Zimbabwe’s dying savings culture with its Gold Coin Unit Trust, which was launched this week. Zimbabwe’s savings culture has deteriorated over the years due to high inflation and an uncertain currency regime. The asset management firm’s Gold Coin Unit Trust comes six months after…

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Caledonia sticks to Blanket Mine output guidance

CALEDONIA Mining Corporation (Caledonia) says its production guidance for 2023 assumes that Blanket Mine will maintain the output rate achieved last year. This comes after the mining company exceeded its long-term target of an annual production rate of 80 000 ounces by recording 80 775 ounces in 2022, which is slightly above the top end…

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Too many’ SIs worry business

THE Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) says too many statutory instruments (SIs) are stifling business operations. This comes as a 2022 State of Industry and Commerce Survey noted that captains of industry wanted stakeholder consultations and impact studies before statutory instruments were introduced to enhance buy-in. “The real concern from members… was that having…

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VFEX listing to boost Axia expansion

AXIA Corporation (Axia) says its proposed plan to list on the Victoria Fall Stock Exchange (VFEX) will enhance its access to US dollar capital to assist its capital expenditure, working capital requirements and regional expansion initiatives. In a recent circular to shareholders, the retail and distribution group revealed its plans to delist from the Zimbabwe…

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Exchange controls ‘cripple’ retail sector

PLAYERS in the retail sector say operations continue to be adversely affected by restrictive pricing laws, which are affecting their competitiveness against the unregulated, growing informal market. Businesses have lately seen a rise in foreign currency transactions, as reported by a number of listed companies in recent trading updates. Since January 2021, however, 20 percent…

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NatFoods steady in early VFEX trading

SHARES in National Foods Holdings (NatFoods) have gained 0,2 percent on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) since it began trading on the US dollar-denominated market on December 23, 2022. This is a steady start compared to other issuers that have recently migrated from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE). Simbisa Brands, which joined the exchange…

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OK Zimbabwe’s volumes set to grow in 2023

LOCAL equities group IH Securities has forecast OK Zimbabwe’s volumes to record marginal growth in the second half of the fiscal year 2023, despite constrained spending in the local currency. Analysing the group’s financial results for the half year ended September 30, 2022, IH Securities said the forecast marginal volume uplift is based on seasonal…

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Zimbabwe among Africa’s 5G network pacesetters

ZIMBABWE is among 13 African countries that launched the 5G network at the end of 2022, latest data shows. According to a report by the Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU), South Africa, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana, Lesotho, Seychelles, Madagascar and Mauritius, are the other countries that launched the 5G network last year. “Much…

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Farmers optimistic on livestock disease controls

FARMERS are optimistic that they will get relief from measures introduced by both the government and private sector to combat theileriosis, more commonly referred to as January disease, which has ravaged the country’s livestock herds. According to recent government estimates, the disease has killed over 500 000 cattle since 2015. Experts attribute the high prevalence…

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