Business Digest

Afreximbank earns prestigious global risk management certification

Kagumya explained that the Risk Management Framework provides a bank-wide approach to managing risks and safeguarding the Bank’s goals.

By Mthandazo Nyoni 19h ago

Afreximbank earns prestigious global risk management certification

Ipec calls for policyholder protection

By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa 19h ago

How Rudland built behemoth in cut-throat tobacco industry

By Nhau Mangirazi 19h ago

Regulatory hurdles slow ZimRe’s capital drive

“The target raise is a strategic aspiration that the group desires to attain,” ZimRe group chief operating officer Chakanyuka Nziradzemhuka told businessdigest.

By Concilia Mupezeni 19h ago

‘Econet de-listing likely to boost Delta’

FBCS warned, however, that Econet’s exit would force a structural reset of the ZSE, given the company’s historical role as a blue-chip hedge against macroeconomic instability.

By Tatira Zwinoira 20h ago

‘Econet de-listing likely to boost Delta’

Vincent makes LIV Golf return as a Wildcard

Meanwhile, the South Africa-led Stinger GC has changed its name to the Southern Guards, captained by Louis Oosthuizen.

By Munyaradzi Madzokere 20h ago

Vincent makes LIV Golf return as a Wildcard

StarAfrica pledges US$4m property in turnaround bid

The company is banking on a recovery in operating performance to return to profitability next year.

By Tatira Zwinoira Jan. 9, 2026

StarAfrica pledges US$4m property in turnaround bid

Investor confidence soars as RTG upgrade strategy inspires profits

As part of this strategy, RTG embarked on a US$26 million capital investment programme implemented over the past five years.

By Tatira Zwinoira Jan. 9, 2026

Investor confidence soars as RTG upgrade strategy inspires profits

CFI still in breach of ZSE rules despite return to profit

CFI reported a profit after tax of ZiG175,83 million (US$6,59 million), a sharp turnaround from a loss of ZiG995,74 million (US$40,01 million) recorded in 2024.

By Tatira Zwinoira Jan. 9, 2026

CFI still in breach of ZSE rules despite return to profit

Editor’s Memo: Fix public health: Lives depend on it

With the patient still in pain, we turned to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals, relying on family friends, who are doctors there.

By Opinion Jan. 9, 2026

Editor’s Memo: Fix public health: Lives depend on it

South Africa survive Zimbabwe scare to join Egypt into Afcon knockouts

The southern African side effectively needed a win to maintain any realistic prospect of progress, either in second place or as one of the best third-placed teams.

By Casablanca Dec. 30, 2025

South Africa survive Zimbabwe scare to join Egypt into Afcon knockouts

Financial services hold firm amid turbulence

Capital markets activity improved meaningfully in the second half of 2025, supported by improved investor sentiment.

By Belinda Chiroodza Dec. 19, 2025

Financial services hold firm amid turbulence

RTG’s ZSE valuation hits US$100m

According to financial services firm IH Securities, RTG’s market capitalisation stood at US$109,94 million as of Monday, representing a year-to-date gain of 88,55%.

By Tatira Zwinoira Dec. 19, 2025

Banks keep bad debt fully in check

Industry leaders expect the trend to hold in 2026 as improving macro-economic conditions begin to filter through to households and businesses.

By Freeman Makopa Dec. 19, 2025

KMH launches major drilling drive

To secure future output, the company has embarked on an aggressive drilling schedule.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Dec. 19, 2025

POSB channels US$26,42m into agric sector

Central to this package is a government-backed farming mechanisation programme with Belarus.

By Concilia Mupezeni Dec. 19, 2025

POSB channels US$26,42m into agric sector

Meikles losses skyrocket alarmingly

Meikles attributed the heavy loss to exchange-rate volatility, subdued consumer spending and persistently high operating costs weighing on the formal retail sector.

By Staff Writer Dec. 19, 2025

Zimbabwe business investment up 14%

The increase came alongside a modest rise in the proportion of companies making investments.

By Tatira Zwinoira Dec. 19, 2025

Interbank lending slows as banks adopt defensive stance

The trend is raising fresh questions about liquidity distribution and the underlying stability of the banking sector, businessdigest can report.

By Belinda Chiroodza Dec. 19, 2025

Interbank lending slows as banks adopt defensive stance

Chirewa vows to shock nations... as Warriors begin 2025 Afcon campaign

The 22-year-old Wolverhampton Wanderers forward, who arrived in Morocco on Wednesday to link up with the Warriors squad, is set to make his major tournament debut.

By Munyaradzi Madzokere Dec. 19, 2025

Chirewa vows to shock nations... as Warriors begin 2025 Afcon campaign

2025 year of triumph for Zim

From the lush rugby fields of Kampala to the elite golf courses of Riyadh, the Zimbabwe bird has flown high.

By Munyaradzi Madzokere Dec. 19, 2025

VAT, IMTT set to reduce business competitiveness, says Axcentium

In the budget, government reduced the IMTT on ZiG-denominated transactions to 1,5% from 2%, while maintaining the 2% rate on foreign currency transfers.

By Tatira Zwinoira Dec. 12, 2025

VAT, IMTT set to reduce business competitiveness, says Axcentium

Cash withdrawals to strengthen long-term lending capacity: FBC

The Treasury has introduced the progressive levies, effective next year, in a bid to curb excessive cash use and encourage digital transactions.

By Tatira Zwinoira Dec. 12, 2025

Cash withdrawals to strengthen long-term lending capacity: FBC

‘VAT increase threatens capital market recovery’

In another key development for the capital markets, Statutory Instrument 110 of 2024 had set the Capital Gains Withholding Tax (CGWT) on listed marketable securities at 2%.

By Ruth Maseko Dec. 12, 2025

‘VAT increase threatens capital market recovery’

Zimplow to leverage partnerships

Swan said the group was deliberately repositioning itself into a more diversified and future-focused industrial player.

By Tatira Zwinoira and Belinda Chiroodza Dec. 12, 2025

Nampak renews bid to offload Zim stake

The South African packaging giant had entered into a non-binding agreement on September 30, 2024 to sell its 51,43% stake in Nampak Zimbabwe Limited (NZL) for US$25 million.

By Melody Chikono Dec. 12, 2025