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Making sense of African food baskets through territorial markets

BEYOND being sources of nutrition and income, African territorial markets provide valuable evidence for building an understanding of local food baskets.

By Charles Dhewa Apr. 15, 2026

Making sense of African food baskets through territorial markets

Leopard Extra launch celebrates culture, innovation and African identity

UNDER a canopy of leopard-print elegance and African royalty-inspired fashion, Delta Beverages unveiled its latest innovation — Leopard Extra — a bold entrant into Zimbabwe’s traditional beer

By Tendai Sauta Apr. 13, 2026

Leopard Extra launch celebrates culture, innovation and African identity

Dairibord expansion: Volume growth, margin compression

While top-line growth and pre-tax earnings point to early stage recovery, pressures around pricing, and taxation continue to weigh on earnings growth.

By Kudakwashe Taimo Apr. 10, 2026

Dairibord expansion: Volume growth, margin compression

Delta FY26 earnings under threat from sugar tax and tax uncertainties

In its latest third-quarter report for the period ended December 31, 2025, Delta reported paying US$20,3 million in sugar tax and US$900 000 regarding tax uncertainties for a total of US$21,2 million

By Tatira Zwinoira Feb. 6, 2026

Delta FY26 earnings under threat from sugar tax and tax uncertainties

Varun Beverages expands snack, beverage portfolio in Zimbabwe

Company leadership expects the broader portfolio to expand the overall market, drive consumer demand and encourage further industry participation.

By Staff Reporter Feb. 2, 2026

Varun Beverages expands snack, beverage portfolio in Zimbabwe

Varun Beverages expands footprint in Zim with Cheetos launch

VARUN Beverages Limited, the world’s second-largest PepsiCo franchisee outside the United States, continues to strengthen its presence in Zimbabwe with major investments across beverages

By Staff Reporter Jan. 27, 2026

Varun Beverages expands footprint in Zim with Cheetos launch

Zimbabwe's $600mln junk food problem

ZIMBABWE has been flagged as a breeding ground for unhealthy processed food and sweetened beverages, with total sales reaching US$623 million in the period 2021 to 2024,

By Ruth Maseko Dec. 9, 2025

Dangote, Varun shake up Zimbabwe’s economy

Everyone wants to crash Delta’s party. Last week, Varun Beverages, the PepsiCo bottler, announced its first push into alcoholic beverages, starting with distributing Carlsberg beer in Zimbabwe

By Tinashe Mugoko Nov. 7, 2025

Dangote, Varun shake up Zimbabwe’s economy

Afdis PAT jumps to 41% as tax wrangle with Zimra drags on

This included the announcement of a US$5 million investment to scale up production of its total beverage capacity from 18 million litres to as high as 36 million litres over the next five years

By Tatira Zwinoira Nov. 7, 2025