THE FBC Zimbabwe Open teed off at Royal Harare Golf Club yesterday with Sunshine Tour tournament director Gary Todd hailing the championship as “the best week on Tour”,
Sport
By Munyaradzi Madzokere
May. 8, 2026
Kavango said it has adequate cash reserves to meet minimum exploration commitments, licence obligations and overheads for at least the next 12 months.
Business Digest
By Blessed Ndlovu
May. 8, 2026
ZIMBABWE’S first gold-backed exchange-traded fund (ETF) could reshape how investors deploy capital, offering regulated offshore exposure for the first time — but analysts warn liquidity constraints
Business Digest
By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 8, 2026
After a break of two years, BuildEx Harare is back in 2026 with a three-day staging of Zimbabwe’s premier exhibition focused on construction, design, property, home innovation and lifestyle.
Business Digest
By Staff Writer
May. 8, 2026
ZIMBABWE’S trade development and export promotion agency, ZimTrade, will this month embark on a market scan mission to Vietnam and Thailand as it steps up efforts to unlock new export opportunities
Business Digest
By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 8, 2026
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has kept its policy rate at 35%, while weighted lending rates hover between 40% and 49%, to entrench recent gains in price and currency stability.
Business Digest
By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 8, 2026
JENA Mines will require more than US$100 million in phased capital investment to fund a major expansion aimed at lifting gold output beyond 200 kilogrammes per month
Business Digest
By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 8, 2026
The reputational consequences for Gold Standard could also be profound.
Business Buzz
By Staff Reporter
May. 7, 2026
While countries such as Rwanda and Nigeria are making measurable progress, the report finds their trajectories remain incomplete.
Business Digest
By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 5, 2026
The lodge joked: “He was checking why room service was running late. No rules. No invitation. No reservation. This is the Zambezi — where wild means wild.”
Business Digest
By Staff Writer
May. 3, 2026
The challenge is no longer attracting interest, but converting that interest into bankable, funded projects that survive beyond announcements and memoranda of understanding.
Business Digest
By Freeman Makopa
May. 2, 2026
“Also planned in 2026 is the construction of a 34km electricity line to connect Blanket to Zimbabwe’s 132Kv backbone,” Caledonia said.
Business Digest
By Blessed Ndlovu
May. 2, 2026
“Gulf sovereign wealth funds had shown interest in Zimbabwe’s mining sector (lithium, gold, platinum) and renewable energy. The conflict may delay or cancel planned investments,” it said.
Business Digest
By Ruth Maseko
May. 2, 2026
In this way, China has become the world’s first major economy to implement unilateral, comprehensive zero-tariff treatment for all African countries with which it has diplomatic ties.
Business Digest
By Tendai Munhundarima
May. 2, 2026
In December 2023, the firm announced a gas discovery at its Mukuyu well, with indications pointing to a potential 184 million barrels of oil equivalent.
Business Digest
By Blessed Ndlovu
May. 2, 2026
In its February 2026 Monetary Policy Statement, the RBZ guaranteed that foreign currency deals and listed equities would not be forcibly converted under a mono-currency system.
Business Digest
By Concilia Mupezeni
May. 2, 2026
The watchdog claimed some companies provide “token” incentives, including fuel coupons, to chiefs and councillors to secure compliance as they expand into communal land.
Business Digest
By Freeman Makopa
May. 2, 2026
Hoto said FMHL remained optimistic about demand growth across its insurance divisions, particularly as it expands lower-cost health insurance products targeted at Zimbabwe’s cash economy.
Business Digest
By Blessed Ndlovu
May. 2, 2026
Zimbabwe Professional Golfers Association president Akil Yusuf backed the depth of Zimbabwe’s field, adding the country’s golfers were capable of ending the long wait for a home winner.
Sport
By Munyaradzi Madzokere
May. 2, 2026
Patrick Maseva-Shayawabaya, who previously served as Kuvimba Mining House (KMH) head of the gold cluster and chief finance officer of MGR, will take over the reins.
Business Digest
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Apr. 29, 2026
On first inspection, Ecocash's intent with the Super App is immediately clear
Business Digest
By Mukudzei Sibanda
Apr. 28, 2026
Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe head of brand and marketing Tariro Memo said the initiative is a strategic repositioning that reinforces the bank’s commitment to its clients’ growth journeys.
Business Digest
By Business Reporter
Apr. 28, 2026
ZIMBABWE’S central bank is stepping up its push to restore the primacy of the local currency, rolling out upgraded Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) banknotes
Business Digest
By Tinashe Kairiza
Apr. 24, 2026
Zimbabwe’s dollar-indexed Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) is poised to outperform its much older peer, the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), this year, with growth of up to 20%
Business Digest
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Apr. 24, 2026
DIVERSIFIED financial services group ZimRe Holdings is accelerating its regional expansion strategy, targeting broader continental markets as stronger cash flows and a firmer balance sheet bolster
Business Digest
By Concilia Mupezeni
Apr. 24, 2026
CLOTHING retailer Edgars Stores is banking on more competitive procurement pricing, tighter cost controls and selective expansion to sustain growth
Business Digest
By Ruth Maseko
Apr. 24, 2026
Liquidity pressures have prompted Ariston Holdings to restructure short-term debt and seek shareholder support, as the group moves to stabilise its finances.
Business Digest
By Blessed Ndlovu
Apr. 24, 2026
China-headquartered resources group Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt has moved to full control of Zimbabwe’s largest lithium operation, tightening its grip on a strategic asset at a time
Business Digest
By Blessed Ndlovu
Apr. 24, 2026
CALEDONIA Mining Corporation has stepped onto the fairways of the 2026 FBC Zimbabwe Open as an associate sponsor, seeking to use one of the country’s biggest sporting stages
Sport
By Munyaradzi Madzokere
Apr. 24, 2026
Modern exhibition thinking is clear on the point that value is created through experience, not presence.
Business Digest
By Dennis Mambure
Apr. 24, 2026
Unifreight operates as an integrated logistics group anchored by its Swift brand, supported by Bulwark Transport and Skynet Worldwide Express.
Business Digest
By Kudakwashe Taimo
Apr. 24, 2026
Hagemann made the remarks as the bloc returned to the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo for the fourth consecutive year,
Business Digest
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Apr. 23, 2026
The deal, signed in August 2025, would have seen Al Mansour acquire a 19,9% stake for A$37,8 million and potentially unlock up to US$500 million in future funding for Cabora Bassa.
Business Digest
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Apr. 23, 2026
He linked the improvement to firmer macroeconomic conditions, particularly single-digit inflation, which has improved price predictability and bolstered business confidence.
Business Digest
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Apr. 23, 2026
ZIDA said the initiative marks a strategic shift towards active deal facilitation, positioning the agency as a connector between investors, project promoters and key stakeholders.
Business Digest
By Business Reporter
Apr. 20, 2026
His blend of pace, strength and composure has proven a nightmare for defences throughout the 2025/26 season.
Sport
By Munyaradzi Madzokere
Apr. 17, 2026
THE National Venture Capital Company of Zimbabwe (NVCCZ) has flagged weak investor readiness among local startups as a major barrier to funding
Business Digest
By Blessed Ndlovu
Apr. 17, 2026
Recently named Architect of the Year at the World Golf Awards 2024, Matkovich brings a formidable pedigree
Sport
By Munyaradzi Madzokere
Apr. 17, 2026
IH Securities said the local REIT market has steadily gained prominence over the past five years, tracking growth in the broader property sector.
Business Digest
By Concilia Mupezeni
Apr. 17, 2026
NBS managing director Sifiso Mahlangu told businessdigest the society would prioritise projects already underway while preparing to roll out new developments.
Business Digest
By Blessed Ndlovu
Apr. 17, 2026
With an estimated US$2,5 billion circulating in the informal sector, the DPC is also seeking to draw unbanked funds into formal channels by reinforcing depositor confidence.
Business Digest
By Blessed Ndlovu
Apr. 17, 2026
Masimba Holdings chairman Gregory Sebborn said refurbishment works temporarily dented rental income in the period under review, but would support future growth.
Business Digest
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Apr. 17, 2026
The initiative introduces high-speed aerial logistics designed to overcome infrastructure and geographic barriers in the delivery of essential services.
Business Digest
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Apr. 16, 2026
Some of the Chinese buyers who attended were identified through collaboration with the bank’s Beijing office, he added.
Business Digest
By Business Reporter
Apr. 15, 2026
Group chief executive officer Lawrence Nyazema said part of the funding would also be channelled towards productive sectors, including mining, manufacturing and agriculture.
Business Digest
By Ruth Maseko
Apr. 10, 2026
Padenga now derives 94% of its revenue from mining, with the balance coming from its traditional crocodile farming operations.
Business Digest
By Concilia Mupezeni
Apr. 10, 2026
Globally, leading airports generate more than half their income from non-aeronautical streams, providing insulation against downturns in travel demand.
Business Digest
By Freeman Makopa
Apr. 10, 2026
The move comes as Masimba’s order book stands at US$278 million, underpinned by new contracts across mining, construction, housing development and roads.
Business Digest
By Blessed Ndlovu
Apr. 10, 2026
Compatriot Visitor Mapwanya finished a distant second at 5-under-par, while Cameroon’s Pristhy Nji Fon claimed third place at 1-under-par.
Sport
By Munyaradzi Madzokere
Apr. 10, 2026
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%.
Business Digest
By Tinashe Mukogo
Apr. 10, 2026