INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

TA release an improved set of results

TA released an improved set of results showing a 12.5% growth in revenue to $39m from $34.6m. The insurance division continues to anchor performance after contributing $21.9m in net earned premium dow...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 September 2013

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Fidelity release a depressed set of results

Fidelity Life Assurance realised a depressed set of results, underwriting surplus was 33% down from $3.3m to $2.2m. Profit from operations dipped 21% from $3.3m to $2.6m mainly because land that was e...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 September 2013

MINING & RETAIL

Zimplats expansion forges ahead

Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Zimplats) is forging ahead with its multi-million dollar Ngezi Phase II expansion project after engaging South Africa-based Robor Pipe Systems (Robor) to supply steel pipeline...

By Business reporter | Published: 12 September 2013

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

AICO to complete SeedCo sale by November

ZSE- Listed agro-industrial conglomerate, AICO Africa Limited is to complete the disposal of a 20 percent shareholding in Seed Co to a United Kingdom seed company, Limagrain, by the end of November.Th...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 September 2013

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

Mtanda in bid to prevent CAPS auction

Embattled CAPS Holdings boss, Fred Mtanda, has made an offer to stop the auctioning of the pharmaceutical company's assets to settle debts owed to financial institutions. Mtanda is reportedly negotiat...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 September 2013

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

Astra to rebrand after acquisition

Astra to rebrand after acquisitionAstra Industries is expected to rebrand after its recent acquisition by a Tokyo-listed firm, Kansai Plascon Africa, which is expected to be unveiled to the market in...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 September 2013

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Tetrad Inv Bank accused of abusing clients' funds

Tetrad Investment Bank has been taken to court for allegedly withdrawing its client's money without the authority  of the account holders.The bank was summoned to appear at the Harare Magistrate...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 September 2013

MINING & RETAIL

Ziscosteel disposal to Essar is on track

ACQUISITION of controlling shareholding in Ziscosteel by Mauritius based Essar Holdings will be expedited now that President Mugabe has appointed Cabinet, newly appointed Industry and Commerce Minist...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 September 2013

MINING & RETAIL

Zimbabwe to promote investment into the mining sector

NEW Mines and Mining Development Minister Walter Chidhakwa yesterday said mining contributes significantly to the economic growth of Zimbabwe in a number of ways.Speaking shortly after being sworn in,...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 September 2013

LANDS & AGRICULTURE

Zanu-PF orders Tongaat Hullet to surrender plantations

The Zanu-PF Masvingo provincial leadership has ordered sugar cane growing giant Tongaat Hullet to immediately surrender over 6 000 hectares of cane plantations at Triangle that will be allocated to la...

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 September 2013

CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY

Zimre Property Investment happy with return from projects

ZIMRE Property Investments Limited is pleased with the rate at which they are recovering the returns from their two projects in Harare and Masvingo.The company has to date sold a total of 303 stands ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 11 September 2013

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

NewsDay set to retrench staff

Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) is restructuring its operations in editorial, advertising and distribution departments which could result in some positions with the organisation being made redundant.AMH C...

By Staff reporter | Published: 11 September 2013

TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

Liquid connects Zimbabwe to West Africa

ECONET WIRELESS-OWNED internet access provider and internet service provider Liquid Telecom recently announced that it has completed the country's first direct fibre connection to the West African Ca...

By Business Reporter | Published: 11 September 2013

TRANSPORT & TOURISM

RTG launches a new jingle

Rainbow Tourism Group has launched a new jingle that is centred on their payoff line "Whithersoever, whensoever with RTG life is nice" and their dancing in the rain thrust. Dancing in the rain was tak...

By Staff reporter | Published: 11 September 2013

TRANSPORT & TOURISM

RTG launches 'Stay now, pay later' scheme

ZSE-listed Rainbow Tourism Group yesterday scored a first in the hotel industry when it launched a new package, "Stay now, pay later", that allows individuals and organisations to book into the hotel ...

By Business Reporter | Published: 11 September 2013

TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

Potraz unveils spectrum plan

THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe has released the Zimbabwe National Frequency Allocation Plan draft which will indicate the extent of frequency resources that will b...

By Staff reporter | Published: 11 September 2013

FINANCIAL SERVICES

IDC needs $100m for recapitalisation

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) of Zimbabwe says it needs more than $100 million to recapitalise its subsidiaries.The proposed funds are aimed at reviving the corporation's divisions, whi...

By Staff reporter | Published: 10 September 2013

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

ZESA writes off debts

Power utility company ZESA has announced a $170 million debt relief for domestic customers and resettled and rural farmers.ZESA says the debt relief to customers was devised after extensive consultati...

By Staff reporter | Published: 10 September 2013

TRANSPORT & TOURISM

RTG in bid to boost domestic tourism

ZSE-listed Rainbow Tourism Group yesterday scored a first in the hotel industry when it launched a new package, Stay now, pay later that allows individuals and organisations to book into the hotel gr...

By Staff reporter | Published: 10 September 2013

MINING & RETAIL

Bindura Nickel Corp targets profitability

BINDURA Nickel Corporation is projecting to attain a cash positive position by the end of next month after overcoming its immediate funding requirements.The projection is contained in the firm's finan...

By Business reporter | Published: 10 September 2013

CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY

Zimre rental income contribution reduce significantly

Zimre Property Investment (ZPI) released a lukewarm set of numbers showing a 25% growth in revenue to $3.5m from $2.8m. Rental income contribution reduced significantly from a high of 70% in December ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 10 September 2013

FINANCIAL SERVICES

First Mutual release a mixed set of numbers

First Mutual Holdings Limited (FMHL) released a mixed set of numbers indicating a 16% jump in gross premium written to $52m from $45m in the prior period. The biggest contribution to revenue came fro...

By Staff reporter | Published: 10 September 2013

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Zimbabwe banks poorly ranked

Zimbabwean banks have been ranked among the worst financial institutions in the world due to low capitalisation levels and systemic risks inherent in the economy.According to the World Economic Forum ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 10 September 2013

TRANSPORT & TOURISM

Emirates appoints new commercial operations chief

HARARE - Orhan Abbas, whose career spans 15 years within commercial roles at Emirates, has been appointed Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations, Latin America, Central and Southern Africa.Orhan...

By Staff reporter | Published: 10 September 2013

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Imara, Mondise Capital launch joint venture

Johannesburg-based investment holding company, Mondise Capital and the pan-African Imara financial services group today (Tuesday, September 10) announced the formation of a joint venture, Imara Mondis...

By Staff reporter | Published: 10 September 2013

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