Ecocash has recorded a sharp jump in revenue in recent reporting periods, surprising many observers because the platform only recorded about 35 percent growth in transaction volumes. At face value, this seems like a mismatch. However, a closer look at Ecocash’s financial strategy and product mix shows that the company has shifted its business model...
Delta Beverages reported robust half-year results to September 2025. Revenue rose 32 percent to US$514 million. The performance shows demand is returning across Delta Beverages’ core product range. First, Delta Beverages benefited from a more stable macro environment. The company said that the introduction of the ZiG currency in April 2024 helped reduce inflation and...
Apple has reportedly stepped up plans to name a new CEO as early as 2026. Longtime leader Tim Cook, who has served as Apple’s chief executive since 2011, is now 65 and sources tell Fortune that major succession efforts are underway. According to insiders, Apple’s board and senior executives have “intensified” work on a transition....
Motorola is making a confident comeback in South Africa, rekindling nostalgia while introducing modern innovation that speaks to today’s tech savvy consumers. For many South Africans, Motorola sits in the same hall of fame as Nokia and Sony Ericsson. While those brands have faded from the global stage, Motorola has remained active and continues to...
Cassava Technologies’ rollout of GPU-as-a-Service across Africa is a major infrastructure step. It brings high-performance compute closer to users. As a result, both regional tech companies and governments can benefit in clear, practical ways. Benefits for regional tech companiesFirst, lower latency improves application performance. This matters for real-time AI, video analytics and autonomous systems. Furthermore,...
Vodafone has announced its first dividend increase in eight years, following a return to revenue growth in Germany and stronger overall performance across key markets. The mobile and broadband operator will lift its dividend by 2.5%, supported by improved earnings and solid progress in its core European operations. Shares in the British telecoms group rose...
Zimbabwe faces a fresh threat from World Health Organization efforts to restrict tobacco. The move follows accusations of child labour and concerns over traceability, deforestation and market practices. If a ban is imposed, the country could lose significant foreign currency income. Tobacco is Zimbabwe’s fourth largest foreign currency earner after gold, platinum and diaspora remittances....
Runaway Train Carrying 450,000 Litres of Diesel Crashes in Bulawayo Bulawayo was shaken on Saturday morning by a serious railway accident involving a goods train carrying 450,000 litres of diesel. The incident happened at Mpopoma Station when an unmanned train, which had arrived from Mozambique, unexpectedly began to move on its own and crashed into...
Harare, Nov 2025 – Zimbabwean motorists, car dealers, and investors are being encouraged to take advantage of South Africa’s ongoing shift in the automotive market, where several popular car models are being discontinued. The move, driven by automakers transitioning toward electric vehicles and new market dynamics, is expected to create both opportunities and challenges for...