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
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
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
Laughter, leaks and local legends: November in Bulawayo
Being an adaptable person, I’ve moved with the times and embraced the spirit.
By Ink Whispers
Nov. 6, 2025
Beverage makers bemoan high interest rates
BEVERAGE makers say the central bank’s 35% bank policy rate is straining expansion plans as it increases the cost of borrowing
By Melody Chikono
Aug. 14, 2025
Afdis to prioritise profitability, margins
Beverage maker, African Distillers Limited (Afdis) will prioritise profitability and margins through brand mix optimisation, market efficiency, and cost control
By Tatira Zwinoira
Jul. 25, 2025
Delta wins big at Director of the Year Awards
This year’s Doya was held under the theme, Celebrating Leaders Shaping Zimbabwe’s Future with Integrity and Purpose.
By CONCILIA MUPEZENI
Jul. 15, 2025
Indian companies drive US$600 million investment in Zim
Kumar told NewsDay that India was key player in Zimbabwe's economy with investments that includes beverages, pharmaceuticals, and agro-processing.
By Silence Mugadzaweta
Jun. 4, 2025
