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Delta makes new board appointments
Zimbabwe's leading beverages manufacturer, Delta Corporation Limited, has strengthened its board with the appointment of two new non-executive directors - Mr Cherian Kurien and Professor Engineer Quin...Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 12:18hrs | 626 | by Staff reporter
Nestlé injects US$7 million into Zimbabwe cereal production
Global food and beverage giant Nestlé has announced a US$7 million investment to expand its cereal manufacturing operations in Harare, reinforcing Zimbabwe's strategic role as a regional production h...Published: 29 May 2025 at 17:47hrs | 200 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's inflation rate shows signs of easing
Zimbabwe's weighted and US dollar monthly inflation rates eased in May 2025, with the weighted inflation dropping by 0.3 percentage points to reach 0 percent, indicating progress towards greater econo...Published: 29 May 2025 at 10:30hrs | 329 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's weighted inflation rate hits 0% in May
Zimbabwe's monthly weighted average inflation rate fell to 0 percent in May 2025, marking a significant step toward economic stability and price predictability across both local and foreign currency m...Published: 29 May 2025 at 10:12hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe turns to sugar, fast foods, and booze for revenue
Zimbabwe's Treasury is relying heavily on taxes imposed on sugar, fast food, and alcoholic beverages to recoup hundreds of millions of dollars lost following sharp cuts in official development assista...Published: 28 May 2025 at 11:02hrs | 418 | by `
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right THC Gummies in 2025
THC gummies have been gaining traction over the past few years. Users have been taking advantage of them to help them with a wide range of issues, from insomnia to chronic pain and more. Gummies are a...Published: 21 May 2025 at 20:22hrs | 187 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabweans set new beer consumption record
Zimbabweans consumed a staggering 2.66 million hectolitres of lager beer in 2024, marking a notable increase from previous years, according to newly released figures from Delta Corporation, the countr...Published: 17 May 2025 at 16:54hrs | 1247 | by Staff reporter
Anti-smuggling blitz bolsters local beverage production
Zimbabwe's aggressive anti-smuggling blitz is beginning to bear fruit, easing pressure on local beverage producers and setting the stage for increased production and market growth, according to Delta ...Published: 17 May 2025 at 14:20hrs | 133 | by Staff reporter
Delta highlights Zimbabwe's economic
Delta Corporation, Zimbabwe's leading brewer and soft drinks manufacturer, has painted a stark picture of the nation's economy, highlighting its persistent fragility despite signs of resilience in con...Published: 16 May 2025 at 15:03hrs | 667 | by Staff reporter
Smuggling takes toll on Zimbabwe economy
A sharp increase in smuggling and unregulated imports is intensifying illicit financial flows (IFFs) in Zimbabwe, severely undermining the country's formal retail sector. Authorities have recently pro...Published: 16 May 2025 at 10:41hrs | 396 | by `
Delta tax burden could soar to US$329m
Beverage giant Delta Corporation Limited risks a staggering US$329 million tax liability for its financial year ended March 31, 2025, if it loses ongoing court appeals against additional tax assessmen...Published: 16 May 2025 at 10:32hrs | 430 | by Staff reporter
Muchenje takes the reins at Schweppes
Schweppes Holdings Africa Limited has announced the appointment of seasoned beverages executive, Mr Stanley Muchenje, as its new Managing Director, effective 1 May 2025.Muchenje takes over fro...Published: 07 May 2025 at 13:25hrs | 297 | by Staff reporter
Zesa expects normal service at Hwange on Friday
ZESA Holdings has announced that normal electricity supplies from Hwange Power Station are expected to resume by Friday, May 9, following an emergency outage caused by tube leaks that crippled all uni...Published: 07 May 2025 at 09:36hrs | 240 | by Staff reporter
Schweppes Managing Director retires after 20 years
Beverage manufacturer Schweppes Zimbabwe has announced the retirement of its long-serving Managing Director, Charles Nkululeko Msipa, bringing to an end a distinguished 20-year career with the company...Published: 01 May 2025 at 19:11hrs | 1082 | by Staff reporter
Gwanda unveils investment incentives
The Municipality of Gwanda has launched a comprehensive set of strategic economic incentives aimed at unlocking investment and accelerating growth in key sectors such as agro-processing, mineral proce...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:26hrs | 67 | by Staff reporter
Why the Prince Edward School Rugby Festival Must Be Saved
Appeal to all Rugby lovers, The cancellation of the 2025 edition of the Mwana Group (Prince Edwards School) Rugby Festival formerly known as the Cottco Schools Rugby Festival has struck a heav...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 22:15hrs | 370 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Zimbabwe manufacturing sector faces challenges
Industry and Commerce Minister Nqobizitha Ndlovu has called for urgent action to address the challenges stifling the competitiveness of Zimbabwe's manufacturing sector, after new findings revealed tha...Published: 16 Apr 2025 at 23:23hrs | 103 | by Staff reporter
Zimra blitz disrupts Bulawayo traders
Scores of traders operating within Bulawayo's city centre were left reeling last week after the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) implemented a series of business closures, as part of a wider nationa...Published: 15 Apr 2025 at 08:42hrs | 1981 | by Staff reporter
Ingwebu Breweries expands market reach with new cream-ta taa product
Ingwebu Breweries, a commercial arm of the Bulawayo City Council, is set to expand the market coverage of its new innovative beer product, Cream-ta taa, in a move aimed at strengthening its competitiv...Published: 10 Apr 2025 at 09:06hrs | 109 | by Staff reporter
Buy Zimbabwe completes nationwide research on consumer preferences
The nationwide Buy Zimbabwe research on consumer preferences for both emerging and established products has been successfully concluded, with researchers now processing the collected data. The study, ...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 18:45hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter
Dairibord to start toll production in SA
Dairibord Holdings is set to expand its operations in the region to drive export growth, with South Africa as the immediate destination for a planned toll manufacturing project. The initiative is expe...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 08:48hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter
Elderly Bulawayo couple sentenced for exploiting bank glitch
An elderly couple from Bulawayo, who took advantage of a technical glitch at Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe to embezzle over US$30,000, has been sentenced to seven years in prison.Frank Sibanda and his...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 06:06hrs | 634 | by Staff reporter
Delta warns public about recruitment scams
Delta Corporation Limited has issued a warning to the public regarding a rise in recruitment scams involving fraudulent job advertisements.In a statement, the beverages giant expressed concern...Published: 24 Mar 2025 at 06:14hrs | 617 | by Staff reporter
India charms Zim SMEs, collaboration bears fruits
Representatives from Zimbabwe Chamber of Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) delegation currently attending the 11th edition of Saurashtra Vepar Udyog Mahamandal (SUVM) international trade show h...Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 16:10hrs | 199 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe inflation in major downtrend
Zimbabwe's inflation rate experienced a notable downturn in February, decreasing by 10 percentage points to 0.5 percent, signaling progress toward long-term economic stability and price predictability...Published: 27 Feb 2025 at 11:02hrs | 227 | by Staff reporter
Mwenezi Mapfura/Marula-processor drives rural industrialisation, economy forward
Through current capacity utilisation, the Mwenezi Mapfura/Marula processing plant in Rutenga (Masvingo Province) has recorded an export and product demand surge in regional and international trade, wi...Published: 26 Feb 2025 at 19:26hrs | 632 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole recently in Rutenga
BCC resolves to permanently close 5th Ave market
Bulawayo City Council has resolved to permanently close the 5th Avenue vegetable trading market, citing the need to enhance urban planning, improve safety, and support sustainable business growth. The...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 11:24hrs | 2388 | by Staff reporter
Varun Beverages brings PepsiCo snacks to Zimbabwe
Varun Beverages Limited will start distributing PepsiCo snacks in Zimbabwe and Zambia from next week, with plans to begin local manufacturing when its production plant comes online in October this yea...Published: 31 Jan 2025 at 07:26hrs | 400 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's inflation surges to 11.6% in January 2025
Zimbabwe's weighted month-on-month inflation rate surged by 10.5 percentage points in January 2025, reaching 11.6 percent from 1.1 percent in December 2024, according to figures released by the Zimbab...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 06:38hrs | 119 | by Staff reporter
Delta challenges US$73 million tax assessments by ZIMRA
LISTED beverages giant, Delta Corporation Limited, is contesting tax assessments issued by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) for amounts the company believes should have been payable exclusively ...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 06:38hrs | 288 | by Staff reporter
ZIMRA warned against intensified anti-smuggling campaign
Experts in the retail sector have called for caution in the government's ongoing anti-smuggling campaign, warning that its current trajectory may lead to sharp increases in the prices of basic commodi...Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 07:07hrs | 1450 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt tightens screws on smuggling rings
The Zimbabwean government has intensified its efforts to combat smuggling with the introduction of new regulations targeting 19 categories of goods often brought into the country illegally. The measur...Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 07:00hrs | 286 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge boy injured in baboon attack
A young boy from Beitbridge is nursing serious injuries after being attacked by a baboon in a shocking case of human-wildlife conflict in the border town. The incident, which has raised concerns about...Published: 25 Jan 2025 at 16:21hrs | 1840 | by Staff reporter
Is Zimbabwe strictly enforcing anti-smuggling campaign in 1 region?
Presidential Affairs and Devolution Permanent Secretary, Engineer Tafadzwa Muguti, has applauded Bulawayo Metropolitan Province for spearheading the most effective anti-smuggling campaign in the count...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 17:39hrs | 591 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe fears US withdrawal from WHO will hit HIV/AIDS programmes
Zimbabwe's finance minister expressed concern on Wednesday that a US withdrawal from the World Health Organization will lead to aid cuts to countries such as his that are most affected by HIV/AIDS....Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 07:25hrs | 110 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt begins process to procure cancer treatment machines
The government has announced the commencement of a process to procure cancer treatment machines, addressing a critical gap in the country's healthcare system that has worsened the plight of cancer pat...Published: 21 Jan 2025 at 13:43hrs | 130 | by Staff reporter
Experts reveal real causes of retail giants woes
Industry experts have emphasized that Zimbabwe's retail giants, including OK Zimbabwe, are not struggling because of the government's ongoing anti-smuggling crackdown, but due to their over-reliance o...Published: 18 Jan 2025 at 18:33hrs | 2203 | by George Tshuma
Zimbabwe doctors turn screws on govt
Human rights doctors have intensified their call for transparency from the Zimbabwean government regarding the use of revenue generated from the sugar tax. The Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Huma...Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 07:08hrs | 581 | by Staff reporter
South Africa border authorities intercept R500k Zimbabwe-bound contraband
South African border authorities thwarted a major smuggling operation on Saturday, intercepting goods valued at approximately R500,000 being transported into Zimbabwe via the swollen Limpopo River on ...Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 17:34hrs | 1259 | by Staff reporter
Best time to post on Instagram for likes: Updated
Among the other factors, timing on social media is one of the most important things you shouldn't overlook. When you prepare an Instagram strategy, studying your audience and competitors comes first. ...Published: 06 Jan 2025 at 12:02hrs | 177 | by Staff Reporter
Zimra auctions off goods, 'seizes' them
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) at Beitbridge has seized a consignment of alcoholic beverages worth US$84,741.58—despite having previously sold it to a successful bidder at an auction just da...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:48hrs | 193 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa reads the riot act
President Mnangagwa has issued a stern warning to senior Zanu-PF members accused of using social media to sow divisions, create discord, and confuse the party's membership. Addressing the 380th sessio...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:13hrs | 117 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa condemns social media misuse by Senior Zanu-PF members
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has issued a stern warning to senior ZANU-PF members over the misuse of social media to create divisions and discord within the party. Speaking during the 380th Session of...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 11:15hrs | 524 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa calls for unity in ZANU-PF
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called for renewed commitment and unity within ZANU-PF as the party sets its sights on the upcoming 2025 elections. Speaking at the 380th Ordinary Session of the Polit...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 11:11hrs | 148 | by Staff reporter
Government launches door-to-door blitz on smuggled goods
The Government of Zimbabwe has launched an extensive door-to-door crackdown aimed at confiscating smuggled goods, which have become a growing problem, especially during the festive season. This operat...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:45hrs | 704 | by Staff reporter
Minister Raj Modi's liquor outlet closed amid smuggling clampdown
The Zimbabwean government has shut down a liquor outlet owned by Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce, Raj Modi, in Bulawayo as part of a nationwide operation targeting smuggled goods. The closure...Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 15:20hrs | 2145 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe collects US$30,8m from sugar tax
The Zimbabwean government has reported collecting US$30.8 million from the special surtax on sugar content in beverages since the gazetting of Statutory Instrument 16 of 2024, the Customs and Excise (...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:37hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe battles intense heatwave as temperatures hit record highs
Zimbabwe is enduring a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to unprecedented levels, particularly in areas like Beitbridge, Lupane, Gwanda, and Chiredzi, where the mercury has exceeded 40 degree...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:29hrs | 459 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa commissions Varum push carts
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday officially commissioned two new manufacturing lines at Varun Beverages (Zimbabwe) (Pvt) Ltd, a move set to boost the production capacity of Aquaclear bottled wat...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 07:04hrs | 828 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge route buses withdraw services
Hundreds of travelers, primarily cross-border traders and shoppers, were left stranded in Beitbridge on Wednesday as bus operators withdrew their services, fearing that their buses would be impounded ...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 06:38hrs | 7566 | by Staff reporter
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