Hippo Valley Estates: Trading at a discount amid liquidation
The structure has deep historical roots. Hippo Valley was established in 1956 as a citrus estate before evolving into a large-scale irrigated sugar producer.
By Kudakwashe Taimo
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Hippo Valley’s export push boosts nine-month revenue
SUGARCANE miller Hippo Valley Estates Limited reported a 10% rise in revenue to US$174 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, driven by increased export volumes.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Feb. 17, 2026
Hippo, Triangle say liquidation move confined to South Africa
On Thursday, Tongaat’s business rescue practitioners (BRPs) filed an application to liquidate the company at the High Court of South Africa.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Feb. 14, 2026
SA court exposes full scale of Tongaat’s debt
The payments in question are administered by the South African Sugar Association (SASA), the sector’s statutory regulator.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Jan. 9, 2026
Hippo prioritises exports in H2 as PAT slips
Industry sugar sales were up 14% to 228 519 tonnes during the period under review, from a prior year comparative of 200 183 tonnes.
By Business Reporter
Dec. 31, 2025
Zim’s jobs crisis deepens as retrenchments soar
ZIMBABWE is in the grip of a deepening jobs crisis, with the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) warning this week that massive layoffs have overwhelmed the Retrenchment Board
By Melody Chikono
Nov. 14, 2025
Sugar tax sours Hippo Valley’s profit margins
HIPPO Valley Estates Limited, one of Zimbabwe’s largest sugar producers, is reeling from a steep decline in demand from beverage manufacturers,
By Tatira Zwinoira
Oct. 10, 2025
Hippo sets aside US$11m as capex for FY26
Consequently, sugar production rose 13% to 219 112 tonnes during the period from the prior year.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Oct. 9, 2025
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Hippo Valley strikes sweet Zesa deal
Zesa said it will use US$5 million to upgrade its Scada system to improve monitoring and control while most of the money would be used to improve infrastructure and efficiency.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Sep. 28, 2025
