Zim’s economy steady despite global headwinds
Tapiwanashe Mangwiro Senior Business Reporter ZIMBABWE’S economy has remained on a firm growth path in the first quarter of 2026, demonstrating resilience amid global geopolitical tensions, with authorities ready to…
ZIDA launches ‘Value Connect Lounge’ at ZITF 2026 in major investment drive
Business Reporter The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) will unveil a dedicated investment deal-making platform at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) 2026, marking a strategic departure from traditional…
Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Equipment downtime, lower grades hit Caledonia Q1 output
Sikhulekelani Moyo Zimpapers Business Hub Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX)-listed gold producer, Caledonia Mining Corporation, recorded a 26,4 percent production decline in the first quarter to March 31, 2026, weighed…
Liquid retires US$620 million bond ahead of schedule
Business Reporter Liquid Intelligent Technologies, the parent of Liquid Zimbabwe, has retired its US$620 million five-year bond ahead of its September maturity date. In a strategy commonly used by major…
TIMB to waive 0,75pc afforestation charge
Martin Kadzere The Government has directed the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board to immediately waive the 0,75 percent afforestation levy for farmers who do not use firewood for curing. The…
Dairibord pumps US$11,8m into capital project amid costly borrowing
Tapiwanashe Mangwiro Senior Business Reporter Dairibord Holdings stepped up its capital investment drive in 2025, committing US$11,83 million towards expanding capacity, improving efficiency and lowering long-term operating costs, signalling growing…
FMP to buy out minorities ahead of ZSE delisting
Nelson Gahadza Business Reporter First Mutual Holdings Limited is considering buying out its minority shareholders in First Mutual Properties Limited to pave the way for the delisting of the property…
Government tips Bulawayo as anchor of leather industry value chain
Judith Phiri, [email protected] GOVERNMENT has said Bulawayo is strategically positioned to play a leading role in revitalising Zimbabwe’s leather sector and restoring vibrancy across its value chain. The assertion comes…
Dairibord invests US$11,8m to expand capacity, cut operating costs
Tapiwanashe Mangwiro DAIRIBORD Holdings accelerated its capital investment drive in 2025, committing US$11,83 million to expand capacity, improve operational efficiency and reduce long term costs, signalling renewed confidence in Zimbabwe’s…
ZMX defers start of weekly auctions
Edgar Vhera Specialist Writer – Agribusiness THE Zimbabwe Mercantile Exchange (ZMX) has rescheduled its weekly auction to May 6 due to high moisture content in grain currently being harvested. The…











