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Olivine Industries Invests $14M to Quadruple Margarine Production
 Zimbabwean manufacturing sector veteran player, Olivine Industries, has announced an investment of US$14 million to upgrade its margarine-making plant, a move that dramatically boosts its production...
Bubi farmers receive seed laws, climate-smart agriculture training
The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organization has rolled out a training programme in Bubi District to educate smallholder farmers on seed laws and climate-smart farming practices, in partnership with th...
Arlington property fetches US$30M for PPC Ltd.
 PPC Zimbabwe Ltd, a subsidiary of PPC Ltd, has agreed to sell its Arlington Property to Transvaal Africa Private Limited for a cash consideration of US$30 million.This disposal transaction was initia...
Retailers Clash with Industry Over Import Licence Proposal
 The Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers has strongly opposed a proposal by the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries to introduce import and export licence requirements for textiles and clothing, warn...
Premier African minerals posts US$7.68M loss
 Premier African Minerals Limited today announced an operating loss of US$7.687 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as the company grapples with continued overhead and administration costs...
First rains drive momentum in Pfumvudza rollout
Zimbabwe’s first rains of the 2025/26 season have brought relief and urgency to farmers as preparations for the Pfumvudza/Intwasa programme gather pace nationwide.The rains, locally called Gukurahundi...
Unifreight posts strong half-year results
 Unifreight Africa Limited has reported strong financial and operational results for the first half of 2025, driven by fleet expansion, growth in its fourth-party logistics (4PL) division, and rising...
Transport Ministry's Late Payments Cost Taxpayers Millions
 The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has raised serious concerns over the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development’s handling of its finances for 2022, citing delayed payments, interest p...
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Announces New Board Appointments
 Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited has announced the appointment of two new directors to its board, effective from October 1, 2025. The company confirmed that seasoned executive Tracy Mpofu has joined...
Zimbabwe Records First Trade Surplus in 20 Months
 Zimbabwe has recorded a significant economic milestone, posting a US$7.2 million trade surplus in August 2025, marking the first time in 20 months that exports have outpaced imports, according to the...