CBZ Holdings reported a 10 percent rise in after-tax profit to ZWL 1.11 billion for the nine months ended 30 September 2025. Total income jumped 58 percent to ZWL 4.23 billion. The group’s asset base rose to ZWL 38.93 billion and deposits reached ZWL 27.09 billion. These results reflect strong deposit mobilisation and higher non-funded...
Lithium Miners Seek VAT Pause. Zimbabwean lithium miners have asked the government for a temporary pause on VAT and export levies for lithium concentrate. The firms want the relief to last until the end of 2026. They say many operations are still building local processing plants. They argue immediate taxes will hurt cash flow and...
Fraudulent activities are on the rise in Zimbabwe, affecting both the business and social sectors. Reports of scams, online fraud, fake investments, and property swindles have become common. From small savings groups to large corporate deals, many people have lost hard-earned money to increasingly sophisticated schemes. This growing problem is not only damaging personal finances...
The recent spike in violence and the fuel blockade in Mali poses a serious risk to business and trade across the Sahel and neighbouring economies. The disruption is not a local problem. It affects transport corridors, supply chains, and investor confidence across West and parts of North Africa. The immediate impact is on logistics. Tanker...