NSSA rolls out maternity protection scheme
THE National Social Security Authority (NSSA) is finalising a maternity protection scheme designed to provide income support and social security…
Month: May 2026
AfDB backs Zimbabwe debt clearance plan with US$4m grant
THE African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a US$4 million grant to support Zimbabwe’s efforts to clear its debt…
TIMB orders buyers to all auction floors amid pricing crisis
THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) has ordered licensed Class A buyers to participate at all three auction floors…
RBZ reports 8% growth, rising reserves and stronger ZiG
ZIMBABWE’S economy grew by an estimated 8% in 2025, while foreign currency and gold reserves recorded sharp increases, with authorities…
Zimbabwe opens 2026 cotton marketing season
The Agricultural Marketing Authority has announced the commencement of the 2026 cotton marketing season. The Agricultural Marketing Authority (AMA) said…
Harare CBD empties as firms shift to suburban hubs
Major corporates are increasingly relocating out of Harare’s central business district (CBD), “a clear structural shift”, amid rising concerns over…
BAT Zimbabwe shifts strategy after one-off profit boost in FY25
British American Tobacco Zimbabwe (BATZ) is re-strategising around market expansion, cost discipline, operational efficiency and stakeholder engagement for 2026 after…
Varun Beverages and Trade Kings, Two of Zimbabwe’s Biggest Consumer Companies. So Why Won’t They List on the VFEX?
On May 13, President Emmerson Mnangagwa officially commissioned Varun Beverages’ new Cheetos manufacturing plant in Harare, the latest in a…
ZHL revenue jumps 28% as regional push pays off
ZIMRE Holdings Limited (ZHL) recorded a 28% increase in insurance contract revenue to US$20,25 million in the first quarter ended…
RBZ tames currency volatility
THE rise in gold reserves by a phenomenal 198,7 percent to 4,48 tonnes in two years, the fastest-growing bullion reserve…