Simbisa opens three counters in Q1
In its first quarter trading update for the period ended September 30, 2025, Simbisa reported having 338 counters in Zimbabwe.
By Ruth Maseko
Nov. 19, 2025
Govt complicit in Penhalonga’s environmental collapse
The Supreme Court ruling of 2022 rendered Betterbrands’ “non-standard tribute agreement” void, and the Ministry reaffirmed that position in 2024.
By CNRG
Oct. 26, 2025
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Redwing Mine saga takes new twist
The ministry’s stunning about-face was communicated in a letter dated July 11, 2025, signed by permanent secretary Pfungwa Kunaka and addressed to Betterbrands’ lawyers.
By Freeman Makopa
Oct. 17, 2025
Taxes threaten private sector margins
IN economic theory, governments often “internalise externalities” by imposing corrective taxes designed to align private costs with broader social costs.
By Sylvester Mupanduki
Oct. 3, 2025
Brand Africa Zimbabwe Best Brands Awards to debut at Ideas Festival 2025
ZIMBABWE’S premier thought leadership platform, the In Conversation Ideas Festival, will this year introduce the inaugural Brand Africa Zimbabwe Best Brands Awards
By Melody Chikono
Oct. 3, 2025
Simbisa absorbs US$1m fast food tax to shield consumers
FAST-FOOD giant, Simbisa Brands Limited (Simbisa) paid close to US$1 million in fast-food tax during the first half of 2025, a levy it chose not to pass on to consumers despite pressure on margins.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Oct. 3, 2025
High Court dismisses Zimura damages claim against Simbisa brands
The High Court has absolved the leading pan-African food company, Simbisa Brands, from paying damages in a high-profile copyright case brought by the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association
By Staff Reporter
Sep. 29, 2025
Court clears Simbisa in copyright damages claims case
The High Court has absolved the leading pan-African food company, Simbisa Brands, from paying damages in a high-profile copyright case brought by the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association
By Staff Reporter
Sep. 29, 2025
Business Opinion: Brand activation and entrepreneurship
Key elements of brand activation include experiential marketing, product demonstrations, promotional events, sponsorships, and various interactive initiatives.
By Farai Chigora and Tabani Moyo
Aug. 24, 2025
