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…
Forex inflows surge to US$4,97bn
Business Reporter ZIMBABWE recorded a sharp rise in foreign currency inflows in the first quarter of 2026, as strong export earnings and resilient remittances helped deliver sustained external surpluses, according…
Banking deposits’ short-term structure limits lending
Nelson Gahadza ZIMBABWE’S banking sector deposits continue to grow steadily, but the bulk of these funds remain concentrated in short-term and demand accounts, limiting the sector’s capacity to support long-term…
Zim eyes trade boom as ZITF roars into life
Nqobile Bhebhe Zimpapers Business Hub THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) 2026 roars into life in Bulawayo tomorrow, as the high-impact trade and investment platform looks to drive Zimbabwe’s accelerated…
TIMB guarantees tobacco harvest will find market
Martin Kadzere THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) has provided a firm guarantee that the projected record 400 million kilogramme tobacco harvest will be fully absorbed by international off-takers,…
High petrol price is great news for Chinese car brands
CHINA’S exports of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids more than doubled in March to a record, as the global energy shock stemming from the Iran war renewed interest in EVs.…
Detachment from reality: The ‘familiar spirit’ of HR practice
Dr Request Machimbira Employee Relations When properly configured and functioning well, the human resource (HR) office is the intelligence centre of the business, particularly on employee matters. It is the…











