The City of Bulawayo has declared a public health alert amid a suspected outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease. Municipal authorities report that hundreds of cases may be emerging, raising concern among parents, teachers, and healthcare providers across Bulawayo. The outbreak comes as the city monitors young children closely, particularly in crèches and junior...
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...
ZIMBABWE and ZAMBIA must move from simple trade ties to joint industrialisation, ZimTrade chief executive Allan Majuru said at the Zimbabwe–Zambia Business Forum. He called on Zimbabwe and Zambia to focus on building industries together. The goal is to create value, not just move products across the border. This shift matters for jobs, exports and...
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...
The inaugural Session of the Zimbabwe-Zambia Bi-National Commission (BNC) entered its second day in Harare, bringing together ministers from both countries to strengthen bilateral cooperation and explore new areas of collaboration. The Ministerial Meeting follows discussions by senior officials who co-chaired the preparatory session, focusing on reviewing progress under existing agreements. The ongoing talks cover...
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,...
Entrepreneurs across Zimbabwe, South Africa and the wider SADC region face many challenges that slowly lead to failure. Businesses rarely collapse overnight. It often starts with small mistakes, poor planning and a weak understanding of the operating environment. Poor Planning and Weak Business Models Many start businesses with passion but no plan. They do not...
Aliko Dangote’s visit to Harare and a signed MoU for roughly US$1 billion is a major development. The proposal covers a pipeline, power generation and a cement plant. If implemented, it could change Zimbabwe’s industrial landscape. First, the clear benefits. A cement plant would cut import dependence for a key construction input. That can lower...
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...