PPC rebounds after Zim tariff move
Volumes at Zimbabwe’s biggest cement maker, PPC, rose by 22% during the four months ended July 31, 2025, as demand surged, boosted by a 30% tariff on imports introduced in May
By Chen Williams
Sep. 26, 2025
PPC turnaround strategy pays off
PPC Zimbabwe temporarily reduced production during a planned extended shutdown at its Colleen Bawn plant, which formed part of a three-year performance improvement programme
By Terri-ann Brouwers
Sep. 24, 2025
PPC Zimbabwe sees 22% boost in sales owing to cement tariff
CEMENET manufacturer, PPC Zimbabwe Limited’s (PPCZL) cement sales volumes increased by 22% in the four months ended July 31, 2025, benefiting from stronger consumer demand
By Tatira Zwinoira
Sep. 23, 2025
PPC invests in 30MW solar plants amid outages
SOUTH African cement manufacturer, PPC Limited, has revealed that the group is constructing a 30 megawatt (MW) solar programme in Zimbabwe
By Tatira Zwinoira
Jul. 28, 2025
Stable but sidelined: Why ZiG fails to win confidence
In October, Tanganda’s board announced it was considering delisting from the ZSE in favour of VFEX. However, the company later shelved the plan.
By Kudakwashe Taimo
Jul. 18, 2025
Govt returns PPC Zim land
This was supported by a 14,4% reduction in cost of sales and a R46 million (US$2,6 million) decrease in administrative and operating expenses.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Jun. 13, 2025
Blocked funds leave PPC with a US$23m hole
PPC said no formal confirmation had been received from the RBZ regarding repayment of the blocked funds, and as such, the investment was classified as non-current.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Jun. 12, 2025
Stringent health measures curtailing growth of agric
Trade in agricultural products carries risks to human, animal and plant health.
By Kevin Tutani
Jun. 6, 2025
PPC reports 12% decline in revenue for Zim operations
In a trading update for the 10 months ended January 31, 2025, PPC revealed that local volumes declined 9% in the current period, consistent with the 9% decline at the half-year.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Mar. 4, 2025
