Author: John Tanyanyiwa
PRESIDENT MNANGAGWA HANDS OVER SADC CHAIR TO PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA, CALLS FOR INDUSTRIALISED REGION
Durban, South Africa — Today, Zimbabwe President, His Excellency President Dr. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa formally handed over the Chairpersonship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa of the Republic of South Africa during the 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government in Durban. In his remarks, […]
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Seed Co Limited Delivers Resilient Cash Generation and Market Leadership Despite Normalised Regional Demand
HARARE — Seed Co Limited reported a resilient performance for the year ended 31 March 2026, navigating a normalised regional trading environment following an exceptional prior year, while strengthening its balance sheet, cash generation and commitment to climate-smart agriculture. On behalf of the Board, Chairman P. Gowero noted that FY26 results must be viewed against […]
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Nampak Zimbabwe Leverages Volume Recovery and Stable Currency to Grow Revenue, Margins Remain Under Pressure
HARARE — Nampak Zimbabwe Limited delivered improved sales volumes and revenue growth for the nine months ended 30 June 2026, underpinned by a stable operating environment and stronger demand in the plastics and paper segments, even as power outages, input cost inflation and competitive pricing continued to weigh on profitability. The operating environment remained relatively […]
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Government Warns Creditors Against Using Consultancy Firms to Recover State Debt
HARARE — The Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion has directed all creditors of Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies to immediately stop engaging third-party consultancy firms to collect or follow up on outstanding debts owed by the State. In a press statement issued this week, the Ministry said all debt recovery must be […]
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ZIMBABWE SHIFTS DIPLOMACY TOWARDS TRADE, INVESTMENT AND TOURISM
By Aldridge Dzvene HARARE – Zimbabwe is increasingly positioning its diplomatic relations as instruments for economic expansion, with new ambassadors from Nigeria, Switzerland and the Dominican Republic identifying trade, investment and tourism as priority areas for deepening cooperation as they begin their tours of duty. The three ambassadors presented their credentials to President Dr. Emmerson […]
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The Echo Lives On: Tendai Lembo Carries His Father Leonard Dembo’s Guitar and Legacy Into a New Generation
By Godfrey Marshal Bonda HARARE – Tendai Dembo, the heir to Zimbabwe’s sungura throne, is not just playing music. He is keeping a flame alive. Born to the late legend Leonard Dembo, the man who gave Zimbabwe classics such as Madhiri, Chitekete and Shiri Yakangwara, Tendai grew up with music in his blood and a […]
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Science Palooza Puts Youth Innovation at Centre of Zimbabwe’s Development Agenda
HARARE – The opening of Science Palooza 2026 at the Amai Mugabe Group of Schools has placed youth innovation firmly within Zimbabwe’s broader development agenda, bringing together Government, civic institutions, schools and the faith community around a common question, how best to turn knowledge and creativity among young people into practical solutions for national challenges. […]
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Hippo Valley Offsets Slow Start With Strong Domestic Sales and Solid Water Reserves
HARARE — Hippo Valley Estates Limited delivered a resilient first quarter ended 30 June 2026, underpinned by improved macroeconomic stability, robust water reserves and strong demand in the local market, even as global cost pressures and a late start to crushing weighed on first-quarter production. The quarter was characterised by improved macroeconomic stability. Inflation remained […]
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Seed Co International Profitability jumps to 88% as Turnover Grows 30% in FY26
HARARE — Seed Co International Limited has delivered a strong turnaround in the year ended 31 March 2026, lifting turnover by close to a third and more than doubling profit after tax despite climate volatility, currency pressure and geopolitical disruption across its African markets. The company posted revenue of $161.3 million, up 30% from $124.3 […]
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Cafca Delivers Strong Q3 Growth as Export Revenue and Cost Discipline Drive Profitability
HARARE — Cafca Limited reported a robust performance for the third quarter ended 30 June 2026, with double-digit volume and revenue growth supported by domestic monetary stability and improved export conversion, despite mounting pressure from global supply chain disruptions. The trading environment during the quarter was characterised by domestic monetary stability and growth in export […]
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