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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 Feb. 20, 2026

Hippo Valley Estates: Trading at a discount amid liquidation

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 Valley’s export push boosts nine-month revenue

Sugar is the new tobacco for your teeth: Reading the hidden labels on our daily food

In our modern food landscape, sugar is the new tobacco for your teeth a pervasive, addictive and silently destructive agent embedded in the very staples we consider safe, even healthy.

By Patience Matambo Jan. 30, 2026

Sugar is the new tobacco for your teeth: Reading the hidden labels on our daily food

Candid Comment: Accountability, transparency will restore public trust

We hope the government is telling the truth, particularly its assurance that the country will take delivery of this critical equipment early next year.

By Eddie Zvinonzwa Dec. 19, 2025

Candid Comment: Accountability, transparency will restore public trust

Cancer machines still missing two years on

Secondly, it must provide a publicly accessible, detailed procurement timeline for the cancer equipment, with regular progress updates until installation is complete.

By The Zimbabwe Independent Dec. 5, 2025

Cancer machines still missing two years on

Firms import sugar as tax shakes economy

The taxation regime in the country is not favourable with numerous taxes increasing the cost of doing business.

By Tatira Zwinoira Nov. 14, 2025

Firms import sugar as tax shakes economy

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

Sugar tax sours Hippo Valley’s profit margins

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

Hippo sets aside US$11m as capex for FY26

Starafrica bemoans sugar tax despite higher revenues

Starafrica properties business also contributed positively to its year profit with rental income increasing to ZiG9,5 million, recording a ZiG1,9 million rise from the previous year.

By Concilia Mupezeni Jul. 4, 2025