Group chief executive officer Lawrence Nyazema said part of the funding would also be channelled towards productive sectors, including mining, manufacturing and agriculture.
Padenga now derives 94% of its revenue from mining, with the balance coming from its traditional crocodile farming operations.
Globally, leading airports generate more than half their income from non-aeronautical streams, providing insulation against downturns in travel demand. 
The move comes as Masimba’s order book stands at US$278 million, underpinned by new contracts across mining, construction, housing development and roads.
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%. 
While top-line growth and pre-tax earnings point to early stage recovery, pressures around pricing, and taxation continue to weigh on earnings growth.
FRANCE has pledged to ramp up investment in Africa, where its capital commitments reached €52 billion (US$61 billion) in 2024,
AFRICAN Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) grew its total assets and contingencies to US$48,5 billion in 2025
“Additionally, it provides short term relief to African and Caribbean member states whose tourism and aviation industries have been adversely impacted by the crisis.”
The firm’s local subsidiary, Old Mutual Zimbabwe (OMZ), is now engaging authorities to resolve the issue, businessdigest has learnt.
The company said it was in discussions with the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion (MoFED) after revealing last month that authorities owed it R1,9 billion.  
Zimbabwe’s rabbit industry is currently in a growth phase, although it remains constrained by limited production capacity
The growth was driven by a fair value adjustment gain of US$2,64 million and a recovery in investment-related income, which rebounded from a prior-year loss of US$6,54 million.
The planned investment follows a solid performance in the financial year ended December 31, 2025, when profit after tax rose nearly 16% to US$1,38 million.
“Based on what we are seeing here, we are in the 50% range occupancy levels as Victoria Falls as a destination, which is not normally the case in these low-season months.”
Afreximbank president and board chairman George Elombi thanked the Egyptian government for hosting the event.
First Capital Bank Zimbabwe took second place, while NMB Bank finished third in a contest that brought together banking professionals from across the industry. 
Alongside the transition, the company has launched Infinity Connect, a connectivity package aimed at households and small businesses.
New branches were opened in Chiredzi and Masvingo to extend the bank’s reach. Looking ahead, Mkanganwi said the growth outlook remains strong given commodity price trajectories.
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On the sell side, other financial institutions led disposals, offloading shares worth ZiG515,32 million (43,28%), while individual investors sold shares valued at over ZiG79,5 million (6,68%).
Willdale widened its loss to US$953 490 for the year-ended September 30, 2025, reflecting constrained working capital, reduced production throughput and rising operating costs.
Existing shareholders took up 120 553 102 shares, representing 45,66% of the offer, while Rutanhi absorbed the remaining 143 473 301 shares, accounting for 54,34%.
Standard Bank Group is the parent company of Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe that together with CBZ Bank are the local arrangers for the proposed facility.
The assurance came as global crude markets reeled from a war that has disrupted flows through a strategic artery handling roughly 20% of world oil supply. 
More than 1 600 startups applied. Only eight made the cut. 
Muradzikwa said the milestone reflected not only the determination of the graduates but also the support of families, mentors and employers who had accompanied them along the way. 
“Our target is to raise about US$10 million, which will be used to construct a service centre in front of Nemakonde Road,” he said, referring to a site near Westgate. 
The decision, applied prospectively, reflects the economy’s continued reliance on the US dollar and brought an end to hyperinflation accounting for the unit. 
Murambinda said the company’s sorghum programme complements its commercial grain supply, anchoring production in its traditional beer segment. 
The group plans to roll out 31 new outlets and refurbish 21 stores by June 2026, part of a broader strategy to deepen its footprint across the region. 
The bank posted profit after tax of ZiG682,2 million for the half year to June 2025, up from ZiG27,1 million in the comparable period. 
Majuru said a market scan conducted by ZimTrade in Uganda last year revealed several opportunities for stronger commercial cooperation. 
The challenge of repatriating funds outside Zimbabwe appeared again in the parent company’s annual financial statements for the period ended December 31, 2025. 
Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe head of brand and marketing Tariro Memo said the institution places strong emphasis on education as a driver of opportunity and economic growth. 
Commenting on his appointment, Ndlovu said he was deeply honoured to assume the role at such a transformative moment in the company’s journey. 
Destinations covered in the programme include Harare, Victoria Falls, Kariba, Bulawayo, Nyanga and Masvingo. 
Herry said the project aligned with national development priorities by focusing on maternal and child healthcare.
The commission said 2025 marked a significant shift in deal-making activity, driven by domestic consolidation and rising cross-border investment.
Inflation slowed to 4,1% in January — the lowest level in more than three decades — while the exchange rate remained relatively stable under the willing-buyer willing-seller system.
With Econet leaving the exchange, analysts say Delta could absorb a significant portion of that investor demand.
In the past week, mining firms in Zimbabwe’s platinum sector reported that significant sums were owed to them, and attributed to the RBZ.
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Under the programme, selected students will receive full tuition, accommodation, meals, laboratory and equipment fees, as well as a brand-new laptop.
Former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo, who chairs the IATF2027 Advisory Council, said preparations were already under way to ensure a successful event. 
African Sun last week announced plans to buy back up to 40% of its issued shares at US$5,17 each.
According to Matsekete, de-risking frameworks and policy coherence are essential to attract both domestic and foreign capital.
Under the country's export retention policy, exporters must surrender 30% of their foreign currency earnings to authorities in exchange for ZiG, at the prevailing interbank rate.
The company confirmed that cumulative receipts under the MRA had reached US$1 million by June 2025, including US$500 000 received since February that year.
Authorities have also introduced a 15% rental income tax on business leased premises, while calls to increase the income tax free threshold were rejected.
The rankings highlight Afreximbank’s leadership in structuring debt solutions and attracting capital from a wide pool of investors both within and outside Africa.
A leading Harare-based company, Unihold Investments, has introduced a technologically advanced smart safe for smooth banking purposes.