TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

Econet launches new energy solution

ECONET Solar announced plans to formally introduce a new energy solution that aims to avert power shortages in Zimbabwe.Dubbed the Home Power Station, the solution will be launched in the country in F...

By Staff reporter | Published: 13 November 2013

FINANCIAL SERVICES

RBZ authorises Fidelity's South Sudan venture

Fidelity Life Assurance of Zimbabwe together with its South Sudan partner will invest a combined $600 000 into its joint venture in that country after getting the nod to proceed with the deal from the...

By Staff reporter | Published: 13 November 2013

MINING & RETAIL

'Zim platinum exports ban disastrous'

President Robert Mugabe's threat to ban export of raw platinum is disastrous to Zimbabwe's battered economy, analysts say.They warned that while the move is ideal in the long run, currently it will ra...

By Staff reporter | Published: 13 November 2013

LANDS & AGRICULTURE

Natfoods profitability hit by expensive wheat

In a trading update the National Foods Limited CEO, Mr. Jerome Brookes highlighted that the first four months of trading has shown that turnover was up on prior year but profitability was lower due t...

By Staff reporter | Published: 13 November 2013

LANDS & AGRICULTURE

Hippo reports a depressing set of results

Hippo reported a set of depressing results showing a 43% drop in revenue to $52m due to a weak price of sugar on the international market as well as a reduction in local volumes. The price level in t...

By Staff reporter | Published: 13 November 2013

TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

Change in controlling shareholder at Celsys

A local investment group led by Mr Lovemore Chihota has acquired Blueberry International Limited from Cambria Plc.Blueberry International holds numerous entities in various jurisdictions, which inclu...

By Staff reporter | Published: 13 November 2013

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

Archer Clothing creditors submit final claims

BULAWAYO-based textile firm Archer Clothing (Pvt) Ltd creditors would this month submit their final financial claims as the troubled firm's liquidation draws to a close.According to officials from the...

By Staff reporter | Published: 13 November 2013

MINING & RETAIL

Mimosa embarks on voluntary retrenchment

Platinum producer, Mimosa Mining plans to retrench 100 workers in a bid to optimise its cost base, a company’s executive has said.Mimosa Mining Company, executive chairman Winston Chitando said the ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 13 November 2013

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Stockbrokers lose $1 million to fraud

BROKERAGE firms have lost nearly $1 million since dollarisation due to fraud resulting from weak manual systems and lack of sound internal controls on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), the country'...

By Staff reporter | Published: 13 November 2013

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

Redan plans to sell 60% stake to Puma Energy

LOCAL fuel retailer Redan Petroleum plans to sell 60 percent stake to Puma Energy, but the deal might face regulatory hurdles as the proposed shareholding structure would exceed the foreign shareholdi...

By Staff reporter | Published: 13 November 2013

LANDS & AGRICULTURE

Zim online livestock auction raises $3m

Local agro start-up company, Remote Livestock Marketing System has done transactions worth US$3 million this year through its online livestock marketing platform, a company official has said. The comp...

By Business Reporter | Published: 13 November 2013

CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY

Willdale plans to lease out Tenerife factory

ZSE-listed brick maker Willdale is reportedly contemplating leasing out its Tenerife factory to an unnamed Chinese firm in a development will see the firm virtually surrender production at the Mount H...

By Business Reporter | Published: 13 November 2013

MINING & RETAIL

World gem buyers to flood Zim

MOST world diamond buyers will soon be flocking to Zimbabwe to trade in the gems, with the country planning to establish the biggest diamond trading hub on the back of the huge demand for the Marange ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 13 November 2013

MINING & RETAIL

Zim to contribute significantly to world platinum supplies

Zimbabwe is expected to contribute significantly to the 1.6% rise in platinum supplies to 5.74 million ounces, this is according to Johnson Matthey's latest market review of supply and demand for the ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 November 2013

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Short - term insurers warned

Short term insurers have been warned against engaging in unethical practices that could be detrimental to the industry.Mr Pupurai Togarepi from the Insurance and Pensions Commission told delegates at...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 November 2013

LANDS & AGRICULTURE

Border Timbers in bid to reduce costs

Timber processor Border Timbers is critically examining all aspects of its business to reduce costs and turnaround its fortunes in the wake of declining profits.The timber producer and processor saw p...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 November 2013

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

Natfoods shareholders approve share buy-back

Zimbabwe Stock Exchange listed grain processor and miller National Foods Holdings Limited shareholders have approved the group's plan to buy back at least 10 percent of its issued ordinary shares.The ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 November 2013

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

Sakunda to complete fuel loading gantry next year

The $3 million Mabvuku fuel loading gantry project will be complete next year in April, a Sakunda Energy official has said. Sakunda Energy was given the task to construct the loading gantry by the Ene...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 November 2013

MINING & RETAIL

Zim officials in Belgium for diamonds deal

A high powered Zimbabwean delegation arrived in Antwerp, Belgium, this afternoon to tie the loose ends in a deal that will ensure the country's diamonds are sold through the Antwerp World Diamond Coun...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 November 2013

MINING & RETAIL

Mimosa to retrench 100 workers

MIMOSA Mining Company has announced plans to cut 100 jobs at its Zvishavane mine in response to falling global platinum prices.Mimosa executive chairman Mr Winston Chitando said the retrenchments woul...

By Business Reporter | Published: 12 November 2013

MINING & RETAIL

HCC - Willoughby's restructuring proposal

The Board of Directors of Hwange Colliery Company Limited convened a Special Board meeting on the 4th of November 2013 to deliberate on the $50.0m shareholder loan and restructuring proposed by Willou...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 November 2013

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

BAT launches new capsule technology

BAT Zimbabwe has launched a new capsule technology Dunhill Switch offering consumers two tastes in one cigarette; an innovation the group says will change the face of the tobacco category in Zimbabwe....

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 November 2013

FINANCIAL SERVICES

BAZ wants Treasury Bills for FCA cash

BANKS have proposed the conversion of outstanding foreign currency accounts balances appropriated by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe during the height of the hyperinflationary period into Treasury paper....

By Business Reporter | Published: 12 November 2013

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

OK Zimbabwe boss threatened with legal action

FORMER workers of Makro Zimbabwe have written to OK Zimbabwe chief executive Mr Willard Zireva threatening legal action over disputed alleged defamatory comments he made about them.The dispute follows...

By Business Reporter | Published: 12 November 2013

MINING & RETAIL

Sino-Zim retrenches

At least 46 Sino-Zim workers are now jobless after the company retrenched. Sino-Zim is a joint venture company between Zimbabwe government and China and has interests in the manufacturing sector, hote...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 November 2013

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