Business Digest

CBZ secures US$80 million, eyes US$100m war chest

Group chief executive officer Lawrence Nyazema said part of the funding would also be channelled towards productive sectors, including mining, manufacturing and agriculture.

By Ruth Maseko Apr. 10, 2026

CBZ secures US$80 million, eyes US$100m war chest

Zim gold production giant wants royalty shake-up

By Concilia Mupezeni Apr. 10, 2026

Airports Company shifts to diversify revenue base

By Freeman Makopa Apr. 10, 2026

Masimba seeks payment plans as liquidity squeeze tightens

The move comes as Masimba’s order book stands at US$278 million, underpinned by new contracts across mining, construction, housing development and roads.

By Blessed Ndlovu Apr. 10, 2026

Chinhoi carries winning streak into NetOne President’s Cup

Compatriot Visitor Mapwanya finished a distant second at 5-under-par, while Cameroon’s Pristhy Nji Fon claimed third place at 1-under-par.

By Munyaradzi Madzokere Apr. 10, 2026

Chinhoi carries winning streak into NetOne President’s Cup

Innscor’s financial results: It takes money to make money

In October, I wrote about Innscor’s results in Money Never Sleeps. The story was about incredible revenue growth: a billion-dollar company growing at 19%.

By Tinashe Mukogo Apr. 10, 2026

Innscor’s financial results: It takes money to make money

Dairibord expansion: Volume growth, margin compression

While top-line growth and pre-tax earnings point to early stage recovery, pressures around pricing, and taxation continue to weigh on earnings growth.

By Kudakwashe Taimo Apr. 10, 2026

Dairibord expansion: Volume growth, margin compression

France targets bigger Africa investment as Nairobi summit looms

FRANCE has pledged to ramp up investment in Africa, where its capital commitments reached €52 billion (US$61 billion) in 2024,

By Tinashe Kairiza Apr. 9, 2026

France targets bigger Africa investment as Nairobi summit looms

Afreximbank assets surge to US$48,5bn amid strong earnings growth

AFRICAN Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) grew its total assets and contingencies to US$48,5 billion in 2025

By Mthandazo Nyoni Apr. 9, 2026

Afreximbank assets surge to US$48,5bn amid strong earnings growth

Afreximbank rolls out US$10bn lifeline as Gulf conflict rattles African, Caribbean economies

“Additionally, it provides short term relief to African and Caribbean member states whose tourism and aviation industries have been adversely impacted by the crisis.”

By Mthandazo Nyoni Apr. 7, 2026

Afreximbank rolls out US$10bn lifeline as Gulf conflict rattles African, Caribbean economies

US$84m Old Mutual funds trapped in Zim

The firm’s local subsidiary, Old Mutual Zimbabwe (OMZ), is now engaging authorities to resolve the issue, businessdigest has learnt.

By Blessed Ndlovu Apr. 2, 2026

SA miner Valterra seeks payment plan

The company said it was in discussions with the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion (MoFED) after revealing last month that authorities owed it R1,9 billion.

By Tatira Zwinoira Apr. 2, 2026

Zim’s rabbit sector pushes for scale as demand grows

Zimbabwe’s rabbit industry is currently in a growth phase, although it remains constrained by limited production capacity

By Mthandazo Nyoni Apr. 2, 2026

Zim’s rabbit sector pushes for scale as demand grows

CABS takes US$15m hit from new tax

The growth was driven by a fair value adjustment gain of US$2,64 million and a recovery in investment-related income, which rebounded from a prior-year loss of US$6,54 million.

By Tatira Zwinoira Apr. 2, 2026

Proplastics plan US$2,4 million capital injection

The planned investment follows a solid performance in the financial year ended December 31, 2025, when profit after tax rose nearly 16% to US$1,38 million.

By Tatira Zwinoira Apr. 2, 2026

Proplastics plan US$2,4 million capital injection

Boma drum seeps through the bone marrow in Victoria Falls

“Based on what we are seeing here, we are in the 50% range occupancy levels as Victoria Falls as a destination, which is not normally the case in these low-season months.”

By Shame Makoshori Apr. 2, 2026

Boma drum seeps through the bone marrow in Victoria Falls

Zimplow bets on agriculture for FY26, as turnaround kicks into gear

In its financial year ended December 31, 2025, Zimplow reported a loss of US$489 704 compared to the prior year’s US$2,16 million losses.

By Farming Reporter Apr. 2, 2026

Zimplow bets on agriculture for FY26, as turnaround kicks into gear

Navigating South Africa's 2026 iGaming Shakeup

By partnering directly with top-tier operators, SAC secures exclusive deals that give local players the highest possible value when joining a new site.

By Theindependent1 Mar. 30, 2026

Navigating South Africa's 2026 iGaming Shakeup

Egypt to host Afreximbank’s 33rd annual meetings

Afreximbank president and board chairman George Elombi thanked the Egyptian government for hosting the event.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Mar. 28, 2026

Egypt to host Afreximbank’s 33rd annual meetings

Old Mutual Notice

Accordingly, shareholders and the investing public are advised to exercise caution when dealing in the Company's shares until a further announcement is made.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Mar. 27, 2026

NBS crowned 2026 IOBZ Interbank Quiz champions

First Capital Bank Zimbabwe took second place, while NMB Bank finished third in a contest that brought together banking professionals from across the industry.

By Business Reporter Mar. 27, 2026

NBS crowned 2026 IOBZ Interbank Quiz champions

Aura Group rebrands

Alongside the transition, the company has launched Infinity Connect, a connectivity package aimed at households and small businesses.

By Chen Williams Mar. 27, 2026

Stanbic Bank posts ZiG1,7bn FY profit

New branches were opened in Chiredzi and Masvingo to extend the bank’s reach. Looking ahead, Mkanganwi said the growth outlook remains strong given commodity price trajectories.

By Staff Writer Mar. 27, 2026

Pension funds tighten grip on equities market

On the sell side, other financial institutions led disposals, offloading shares worth ZiG515,32 million (43,28%), while individual investors sold shares valued at over ZiG79,5 million (6,68%).

By Tatira Zwinoira Mar. 27, 2026

Pension funds tighten grip on equities market

Willdale pins turnaround on US$14,5m land sales

Willdale widened its loss to US$953 490 for the year-ended September 30, 2025, reflecting constrained working capital, reduced production throughput and rising operating costs.

By Tatira Zwinoira Mar. 27, 2026

Willdale pins turnaround on US$14,5m land sales

Innscor unit snaps 27,32% stake in Tanganda

Existing shareholders took up 120 553 102 shares, representing 45,66% of the offer, while Rutanhi absorbed the remaining 143 473 301 shares, accounting for 54,34%.

By Tatira Zwinoira Mar. 27, 2026

Innscor unit snaps 27,32% stake in Tanganda

Caledonia lines up Zim, SA banks for Bilboes’ US$150m capital raise

Standard Bank Group is the parent company of Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe that together with CBZ Bank are the local arrangers for the proposed facility.

By Tatira Zwinoira Mar. 27, 2026

Caledonia lines up Zim, SA banks for Bilboes’ US$150m capital raise

The million-dollar return, Vincent reaps huge rewards in lucrative LIV Golf League

After an agonising relegation at the end of the 2024 season, the 33-year-old sensation is poised to author a remarkable comeback story this season.

By Munyaradzi Madzokere Mar. 27, 2026

The million-dollar return, Vincent reaps huge rewards in lucrative LIV Golf League

No missile will break our inflation resolve, says RBZ

The assurance came as global crude markets reeled from a war that has disrupted flows through a strategic artery handling roughly 20% of world oil supply.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Mar. 27, 2026