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Analysis: BAT SA's Factory Closure Signals a Structural Breakdown in the Region’s Legal Cigarette Market
  British American Tobacco South Africa’s decision to close its Heidelberg cigarette manufacturing plant by the end of 2026 is more than a routine corporate restructuring. It is a clear signal that So...
Hippo Valley Battles Court Challenge as DoP Ruling Threatens Milling Margins
 Hippo Valley Estates Limited’s otherwise solid half-year financial performance is now overshadowed by a High Court challenge that could materially alter the economics of its sugar milling business, a...
Ministry, NetOne Ink MoU to Empower Youth Through Digital Inclusion
 The Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training has entered into a strategic partnership with NetOne Cellular (Private) Limited to launch a nationwide initiative aimed at integ...
Morgan & Co Flags Caledonia Expansion as Market Sentiment Lifts Equities
  Morgan & Co says Caledonia Mining Corporation’s planned development of the Bilboes gold project was a key driver of last week’s positive market sentiment, after the miner outlined its expansion stra...
Tanganda Appoints Sharon Kodzanai as CEO
 Tanganda Tea Company Limited has appointed Ms Sharon Nyasha Kodzanai as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 12, 2026, marking a significant leadership transition at the listed agro-ind...
Marula Science Powers Rural Industry
Zimbabwe’s push for rural industrialisation is gaining momentum through science-driven value addition, with the Mapfura/Marula Processing Factory in Rutenga emerging as a quiet but strategic success s...
Banana Value Chain Key to US$2B Horticulture Drive
 The banana value chain has emerged as a key pillar in Zimbabwe’s ambitions to grow the horticulture sector into a US$2 billion industry, with government pointing to export-oriented farms as proof of...
Financial Sector Urged to Back Farming Joint Ventures
 Government has called on the financial sector to recognise and decisively support farming joint ventures, saying the model is increasingly proving critical to agricultural productivity and national f...
Govt Hikes Fabric Import Duties to Boost Local Industry
  The government has increased customs duties on selected polyester staple fibres and dyed woven cotton fabrics to 40 percent plus US$2.50 per kilogram under the 2026 National Budget. The move is part...
Econet Bets on Infrastructure Spin-Off to Reframe Value as Data, Fintech Drive Growth
 Econet Wireless Zimbabwe’s third-quarter trading update for the period ended 30 November 2025 signals a deliberate shift from scale-driven expansion to asset clarity and shareholder value optimisatio...