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Wave of mergers flood regulator as companies defend balance sheets
According to the CTC’s first quarter 2026 report, two transactions were approved without conditions, while five deals remain under review.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 22, 2026
Concern raised over publication of unverified stories
FactCheckZw director Lifaqane Nare implored journalists to verify information publication so as to guard against spreading misinformation.
By Bekezela Mguni
May. 21, 2025
CBZ Holdings cancels planned acquisition over CTC conditions
The planned acquisition had been stated in cautionary statements, including the most recent one issued on November 4, 2024.
By Trust Makore
Jan. 22, 2025
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Starlink ‘game changer’ for Zimbabwe predicted in 2025
But with Starlink now legally allowed to operate in Zimbabwe, its direct-to-cell innovation, expected to come online in 2025, could break Econet’s monopoly.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Dec. 29, 2024
African banks’ quest for regional presence: CBZ’s big adventure
Zimbabwe’s banking sector has shifted its revenue model from interest-based income to non-interest income due to hyperinflation and economic instability.
By Tinashe Duma
Dec. 20, 2024
Competition commission guardian of a fair market
With its unified market of 1,3 billion people and a combined gross domestic product (GDP) of US$3,4 trillion, the AfCFTA presents unparalleled opportunities.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Nov. 1, 2024
CTC approves six major M&A deals
According to economists, the drivers behind these M&A deals were multifaceted.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Sep. 20, 2024
CTC conducts studies to shape government policy on fertiliser, edible oils
During the workshop, Ruparanganda said the findings would arm individual competition authorities with sufficient information to foster competition among African countries.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Jun. 3, 2024
CTC okays Metro Peech, Heartgroove deal
Heartgroove, through Gain, and Metro Peech are private companies involved in wholesaling and distribution of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) in Zimbabwe.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Mar. 24, 2024
