finance

Coca-Cola HBC Finance BV is raising at least €1.5 billion ($1.7 billion) of debt on Thursday to help fund an acquisition of another drinks bottling firm. The finance entity of …

By Charlotte Malakoff THERE was a time when a plate of sadza, slow-cooked beef bones and a side of pumpkin leaves was considered the nation’s favourite dish. While some might …

THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) is set to appoint a substantive general manager early next month as part of efforts to revitalise the parastatal, its parent company, Mutapa Investment …

By Leonita Mhishi IN Zimbabwe’s property circles, one question keeps resurfacing at braais, in WhatsApp groups, and across diaspora conversations: is it better to buy a stand and build, or …

By Walter Maira IN today’s digital world, almost every action leaves a trace. From sending messages on WhatsApp and browsing websites to using mobile money platforms and social media, daily …

By Bothwell Nyajeka THE family-owned business is at the heart of every thriving economy. Across the world, particularly in emerging markets, these enterprises form the backbone of economic activity, job …

THE decision by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe to defer the 90 percent foreign currency retention threshold for small-scale gold miners may be understandable in light of operational bottlenecks, but it …

Botswana-based Choppies Enterprises reported resilient top-line for the six months ended 31 December 2025, with revenue increasing 8.6% to BWP5.1 billion (R6.3 billion). However, the retailer’s bottom line came under …

BUSINESS, labour and consumers are clamouring for the government to do more to cushion them from the economic fallout of the conflict in the Middle East — including the soaring …

FOR investors looking at Zimbabwe’s agro-processing sector, the story of Hope Factory (Pvt) Ltd offers a compelling example of how commercial opportunity and social impact can intersect to create sustainable …