finance

Milk output hits record high

Advertisements ZIMBABWE’s milk production reached a record 121,84 million litres in 2025, up six percent from 114,69 million litres in 2024, latest data shows.Advertisements December 2025 production increased by 13 percent month-on-month to 11,41 million litres. Milk processors increased intake by seven percent to 112,75 million litres from 105,7 million litres the previous year, while…

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A welcome step beyond a tight policy

Advertisements THE Reserve Bank deserves commendation for signalling a deliberate pivot from a “tight” monetary stance towards a more “prudential” framework.Advertisements This is not a retreat from discipline, but an evolution of policy thinking that reflects both the gains already secured and the constraints now confronting the real economy. There is little dispute that a…

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CAFCA targets higher copper recovery

Advertisements CABLE manufacturer CAFCA plans to increase copper recovery this year following improved efficiency at its electrolysis plant.Advertisements This comes as the company seeks to cut imports and strengthen operational resilience amid dwindling copper reserves. CAFCA manufactures cables using copper, aluminium, PVC and XLPE, with its electrolysis plant serving as a key driver of sustainability…

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Premier’s Zulu project agreement extended

Advertisements PREMIER African Minerals says it has reached an agreement with Canmax Technologies to extend the long stop date under the existing offtake and prepayment agreement regarding its Zulu Lithium and Tantalum project.Advertisements The long stop date is now set for or before June 30, 2026 from December 31, 2025. It seeks a reputable buyer…

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Tharisa commits US$20 million into Karo project

Advertisements THARISA has committed an additional US$20 million into its Karo platinum project in Zimbabwe through a commodity-linked notes debt facility from Arxo Finance.Advertisements The Cyprus-based integrated resources group has a 79 percent stake in Karo Mining Holdings (Karo), the project owners. As part of its funding strategy for the US$499 million platinum project, Tharisa…

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Credit ratings and future of urban councils in Zim

Advertisements By Ephraim Chawoneka Advertisements URBAN councils in Zimbabwe are under growing pressure to restore basic services, rebuild infrastructure, and meet the expectations of rapidly expanding urban populations. Roads, water supply systems, sanitation networks, housing developments, and waste management facilities all require long-term and predictable funding to work. However, limited fiscal space, weak balance sheets,…

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Airports traffic surges

Advertisements PASSENGER numbers at the country’s airports climbed to 2,52 million in 2025, up 10 percent year-on-year, driven by a resurgence in international travel, latest data shows.Advertisements In 2024, the country’s airports served 2,28 million passengers. According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ), international passenger traffic remains the dominant driver of growth, rising…

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Is cybersecurity insurance worth it for businesses?

Advertisements By Godfrey NyoniAdvertisements CYBERCRIME is no longer a distant problem limited to large international corporations. In Zimbabwe, cyber risks are increasing as businesses adopt digital tools such as email communication, online banking, mobile money platforms, cloud storage, and company websites. These technologies improve efficiency and convenience, but they also expose organisations to new types…

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