finance

Axia to set up over a dozen stores

AXIA Corporation (Axia) plans to open more than a dozen new stores across its operating units as it continues to strengthen market presence and enhance customer access. The expansion comes as the home furniture and appliances distributor seeks to tap into rising consumer demand. Axia chief executive Ray Rambanapasi told The Financial Gazette that the…

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Zim lures lithium investors at WEF

ZIMBABWE has stepped up its bid to attract capital after pitching lithium opportunities at the World Economic Forum (WEF) currently underway in Davos, Switzerland. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube, who is at the summit, told global leaders and business executives that Zimbabwe had put in place strong measures to support investments in critical minerals. “We have seen the…

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Innscor hints at future unbundling

INNSCOR Africa (Innscor) says it may consider another round of unbundling in the medium to long term should the group once again become too large to manage effectively. Innscor has previously spun off entities such as Simbisa Brands, Axia Corporation and Padenga Holdings. The group operates a large portfolio of subsidiary companies across various sectors…

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Caledonia tables US$11 million energy war chest

GOLD producer, Caledonia Mining Corporation (Caledonia) is planning to increase its sustaining capital expenditure by US$11 million to implement a long-term solution to the recurring power challenges at Blanket Mine. The group’s total capital expenditure for 2026 is projected at US$162,5 million, focusing on exploration and development of other mining assets. According to the group,…

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‘Reforms key to manufacturing revival’

INDUSTRY has called for an intensification of regulatory reforms to help the manufacturing sector escape a ‘conditional steady state’ that has left nearly half of Zimbabwe’s industrial capacity idle. Despite a recovery from 2018 levels, the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) says unutilised capacity in the manufacturing sector has averaged 45 percent over the last…

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ART restructures battery unit’s retail model

AMALGAMATED Regional Trading (ART) Holdings is strategically repositioning the retail footprint of its energy storage unit, Chloride Zimbabwe, by transitioning from reliance on franchised outlets to establishing more company-owned shops. This shift aims to enhance market control, improve customer experience, and drive sustainable growth amidst evolving industry dynamics. The move reflects the company’s commitment to…

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Sustained growth for dairy sector

ZIMBABWE’s annual milk production has grown by an average of about 10 percent over the past six years, supported by policy reforms, rising private sector investment and improved efficiencies across the dairy value chain. Production data from 2020 to 2025 show that national milk output rose by 59 percent to 121,84 million litres from 76,69…

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Short-term insurers’ liquidity improves

ZIMBABWE’s short-term insurance sector recorded improved liquidity in the nine months to September 2025, strengthening its capacity to settle claims and meet short-term obligations. According to the Insurance and Pensions Commission (Ipec), liquid assets rose to US$177,46 million as at September 30, 2025, representing a 20 percent year-to-date increase from US$148,06 million recorded as at…

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Proposed investment value slumps in Q4

THE Zimbabwe Investment Development Agency (ZIDA) says proposed investment value fell to US$1,18 billion in the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, from US$4,59 billion in the corresponding period in 2024. In its fourth-quarter report, ZIDA chief executive Tafadzwa Chinamo said the decline largely reflected the absence of large, capital-intensive projects that had boosted figures…

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