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Edgars Zimbabwe customers seek longer payment plans
Clothing retailer Edgars Stores Limited says more of its customers are increasingly requesting longer payment periods of up to nine months to settle their clothing purchases, a clear reflection of the...Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 12:27hrs | 275 | by Staff reporter
Edgars turns to mass market and local supply
Edgars Stores Limited has effectively become Zimbabwe's sole listed clothing retailer after Truworths Zimbabwe entered corporate rescue in 2024, following a prolonged period of financial distress and ...Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 17:38hrs | 135 | by Staff reporter
Edgars Zimbabwe shifts focus to low-end market
Edgars Stores Limited, one of Zimbabwe's leading clothing retailers, has announced a strategic shift toward the low-end market, revealing that 60% of the country's clothing market now falls within the...Published: 13 May 2025 at 10:19hrs | 377 | by Staff reporter
Edgars opens new stores in expansion drive
Edgars Stores Limited has expanded its retail presence with the launch of new Express Stores in Rusape and Harare, marking a significant move to strengthen its position in the low-income consumer mark...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:40hrs | 242 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt vows to confiscate and burn second-hand clothing
Tafadzwa Muguti, Permanent Secretary for Presidential Affairs and Devolution in the Office of the President and Cabinet, has reiterated that the importation and sale of second-hand clothing in Zimbabw...Published: 25 Jan 2025 at 15:43hrs | 938 | by Staff reporter
Haddon and Sly, Amaya Mall shut in latest Zimra crackdown
Scores of traders operating at Haddon and Sly Building and Amaya Mall in Bulawayo's central business district were locked out yesterday after the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) closed the premises...Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:18hrs | 12779 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo thrives with festive shopping and holiday preparations
Bulawayo was buzzing with energy yesterday as last-minute Christmas shoppers filled the city, creating a festive and vibrant atmosphere. Banking halls, supermarkets, and beauty salons were packed, whi...Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:20hrs | 176 | by Staff reporter
Death knell for Zimbabwe's departmental shops
The demand for partitioned lettable shops in Bulawayo's Central Business District (CBD) has reached unprecedented levels, with the Bulawayo City Council receiving a flood of applications for the conve...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 06:50hrs | 523 | by Staff reporter
High interest rates choking Zimbabwe currency borrowing
Listed clothing retailer, Edgars Stores Limited, has reported a resilient performance for the half-year period ending July 7, 2024, despite the ongoing economic setbacks and high interest rates that c...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 11:02hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter
A tale of illegal night trading in Bulawayo
In the heart of Bulawayo's central business district, a bustling underground market emerges as night falls, contrasting sharply with the daytime vibrancy of legal vendors. While daytime sees legitimat...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 08:14hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
Foreign currency dealers ditch trading spots
MOST illegal money changers popularly known as "Osiphatheleni" have abandoned their traditional trading spots in Bulawayo following the launch by the Government of the new gold-backed currency, the Zi...Published: 09 Apr 2024 at 06:20hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Edgars sidelines Matebeleland executives
Two executive directors at the clothing maker and retailer Edgars Stores have tendered their resignations, effective today, as part of sweeping changes initiated by the new majority shareholder, Mauri...Published: 31 Oct 2023 at 05:51hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Edgars CEO controversially booted out
EDGARS Stores Limited has announced the resignation of its group chief executive officer, Ms Tjeludo Ndlovu, effective tomorrow, Tuesday. The company's Group Chief Finance Officer, Ms Happiness Vundla...Published: 31 Oct 2023 at 05:38hrs | 104 | by Staff reporter
Auditors condemn Edgars financial results
DELOITTE and Touche Zimbabwe auditors have condemned Edgars Stores Limited financial results for the year ended January 8, 2023, saying they failed to comply with International Financial Reporting Sta...Published: 14 May 2023 at 11:37hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Edgars branch forced to relocation by vendors
GIANT retail clothing company, Edgars Stores Limited, has closed one of its prominent branches in Bulawayo citing the need to secure an alternative location that suits its brand expectation amid press...Published: 28 Feb 2023 at 07:38hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo's street 'shops' flood city by night
FILLED to the brim with groceries ranging from foodstuffs, toiletry to skin care products, a pushcart — commonly known as iScania in the streets of Bulawayo — is strategically positioned at a busy...Published: 21 Jan 2023 at 08:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Econet boss bags top director award
DEPUTY chief executive officer at Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed telecommunications giant, Econet, Roy Chimanikire was on Friday named Director of the Year for 2021.The director of the year aw...Published: 11 Aug 2022 at 06:43hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Edgars to expand online, branch network
LISTED clothing retailer, Edgars Stores Limited says it will expand its online, brick and mortar branch network in order to build resilience to withstand the impact of future shocks and disruptions....Published: 23 Nov 2021 at 05:49hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi party activists arrested
TWO Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) activists were arrested Wednesday in Bulawayo while on their way to Filabusi where they intended to hold scheduled party meetings.The two are; Welcome Moyo a...Published: 05 Nov 2020 at 07:13hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chiri to audit Covid-19 donations
Auditor-General Mrs Mildred Chiri is taking stock of all donations and resources directed towards Covid-19. Mrs Chiri has ordered all Government departments to furnish her with details and she i...Published: 14 Oct 2020 at 06:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reorter
Disaster preparedness intensifies ahead of rains
Government has started reserving some of the Covid-19 donations for contingent disaster management plans as the country approaches the rainy season, which might displace some families, an official has...Published: 12 Oct 2020 at 06:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa salutes citizens, corporates
President Mnangagwa has expressed gratitude to Zimbabweans and those in the Diaspora for collaborating in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, which has seen the country being ranked among countri...Published: 07 Oct 2020 at 06:49hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
'Zimdollar return will yield stability'
CLOTHING retailer, Edgars Stores Limited, expects the re-adoption of the Zimbabwean dollar as the sole currency of exchange to bring stability in the country's economy.The group has said its y...Published: 18 Jul 2019 at 09:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Edgars Stores ups interest rates
Edgars Stores Limited says it is in the process of increasing interest rates charged on customer accounts due to inflation and increased cost of borrowing.In a trading update at the company's ...Published: 14 Jul 2019 at 14:55hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Rising demand pushes the ZSE
The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) climbed significantly during the week ended June 14 2019, on rising demand across the board. The market recorded gains for the 12th week in a row. All equity gauges t...Published: 16 Jun 2019 at 09:43hrs | 36 | by Fungai Nyaungwa
Edcon ups Edgars stake
EDGARS Stores Limited (EDL) shareholders have approved the acquisition of trademarks to brands owned by the retailer's South African shareholder Edcon in exchange for an increased stake in the company...Published: 24 Jan 2019 at 07:27hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Edcon to up stake in Zimbabwe Edgars Stores
STRUGGLING South African firm, Edcon, is set to increase its shareholding in listed clothing retailer Edgars Stores Limited (EDL) to 41,07% after the conclusion of a transaction which will see the loc...Published: 28 Dec 2018 at 20:44hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
PHOTOS: Fire destroys Edgars stores in Kadoma
Three chain store apartments in Kadoma have been razed down by fire.The affected stores are Edgars, Jet and Coloursel in an inferno that broke out late last night destroying the buildings and ...Published: 20 Nov 2018 at 05:57hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Edgars stores refurbishes it's flagship branch
The clothing retail giant Edgars Stores Zimbabwe, has stepped up to the plate and unveiled its recently revamped and new look store - situated at the corner of Jason Moyo and 8th Street in Bulawayo. T...Published: 18 Oct 2018 at 14:28hrs | | by Agencies
Edgars resumes exports
LISTED clothing retailer, Edgars Stores Limited has resumed exports after a decade as it seeks to improve its revenue base through foreign currency generation.Speaking during a tour of the clo...Published: 14 Oct 2018 at 09:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimra not considering charging duty in foreign currency
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) is not charging duty in foreign currency, neither is it considering going that route, an official has said, adding that any such move would need Government's app...Published: 14 Oct 2018 at 09:08hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Edgars Zimbabwe to purchase Edcon's Africa business franchises?
Edcon Holdings' latest recovery plan includes closing chains including Red Square cosmetics and La Senza lingerie and attempting to lure their customers to its flagship Edgars clothing stores....Published: 25 Sep 2018 at 08:01hrs | 4 | by Staff writer
Edgars basks in high profit
LISTED clothing giant Edgars Group's profit after tax spiked to $1,9 million for the 26 weeks period ended July 8, 2018 compared to $567,499 in the same period last year, backed by growth in sales and...Published: 19 Sep 2018 at 07:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Edgars retrenches 90 workers
EDGARS Stores Limited has retrenched 90 workers from its Bulawayo branch citing a tough business operating environment.A senior director at the company, Mrs Linda Masterson, confirmed the deve...Published: 27 Jun 2018 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo City Council abuse disabled residents
I am a resident of city of Bulawayo with a disability. I have a disabled wife and also a disabled daughter.I got a donation of a Gas Popcorn making machine last year from Edgars stores. Govern...Published: 25 Oct 2017 at 12:53hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Second-hand clothing imports hurting Edgars
CLOTHING retail chain Edgars Stores says the rapid increase in unregulated commerce in the country is hurting its operations as it is made to compete with businesses that do not pay tax.Edgars...Published: 21 Jun 2017 at 07:01hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Edgars in the red, profits drop 90%
Clothing retail chain Edgars Stores' net profit dropped nearly 90 percent to $548,000 from $4,57 million after a 19 percent drop in sales.Merchandise sales were $50,3 mi...Published: 22 Mar 2017 at 09:46hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Edgars records huge losses
Edgars Stores posted a massive operating loss of $2,2 million in the first quarter to March 2016.Unit sales were 2,1 percent lower on the comparative period and 19,4 % behind budge...Published: 02 Jun 2016 at 14:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Intwasa Fashion Show seeks models
Intwasa Fashion Show 2016 has made a call to models across Zimbabwe and beyond to submit their applications to be considered for this year's fashion showcase. Running under the theme "No Colou...Published: 19 May 2016 at 06:27hrs | | by Peter Tanyanyiwa
Dube and Bhebe leave MSU after 17years
The founding chairman of the Midlands State University council Canaan Dube and Vice Chancellor Professor Ngwabi Bhebe are leaving the institution.Masvingo Mirror reported that the duo ha...Published: 16 May 2016 at 06:43hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Ex-Edgars worker loses eviction appeal
THE High Court has dismissed an appeal by a former Edgars Stores Limited worker who was challenging eviction from his ex-employer's house in Mpumalanga suburb in Hwange over $754 rent arrears. Bulaway...Published: 18 Apr 2016 at 07:19hrs | | by Mashudu Netsianda
'Bribe' prosecutor resigns
THE acting regional prosecutor in charge at Bulawayo Tredgold Magistrates' Courts, Vincent Shava, has resigned from his job. Shava, 50, is facing charges of allegedly soliciting a $400 bribe from a ma...Published: 11 Dec 2015 at 05:27hrs | 1 | by Mashudu Netsianda
Black Opal Face of Zimbabwe search begins
The search for Black Opal Face of Zimbabwe 2016 has begun with organisers of the event calling on beautiful ladies to purchase Black Opal products to be part of the contest. With $8,000 up for...Published: 01 Dec 2015 at 06:02hrs | | by Showbiz Reporter
Zimbabwean nominated for an International Award in the UK
Gilmore Tee who is know for his works in community development through the arts, has been nominated for the Community Leader Award in the United Kingdom, amongst other outstanding young people f...Published: 12 Nov 2015 at 20:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jealous ex-hubby assault woman in front of new hubby
A jealous former husband allegedly assaulted former wife publicly when he found her with her new husband in Bulawayo city centre. Hardlife Jeke (34) pleaded not guilty to the charge when ...Published: 20 Oct 2015 at 07:10hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Open a retail account without a payslip at Jet Stores
Edgars Stores Limited retail brand, Jet Stores through its Jet Financial Services has introduced a unique retail credit account to Zimbabweans.Jet Stores informed Zimbabweans that they can now...Published: 05 Oct 2015 at 11:40hrs | 1 | by Ndou Paul
The Intwasa Fashion Show shuts down Intwasa Arts Festival 2015
The Intwasa Fashion Show finishes at a high noteThe 2nd Edition of the Intwasa Fashion Show which was held this past Saturday, the 26th of September 2015 at the AMTEC Showroom, featured 10 Out...Published: 30 Sep 2015 at 23:30hrs | 2 | by HMA
'Queen Moroka in Zimbabwe' - Pictures
TOP South African actress Sophie Ndaba, known by many Zimbabweans for her unforgettable character, Queen Moroka, in the South African television soap Generations, jetted into the country to officially...Published: 18 Sep 2015 at 13:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Model back at the courts for theft
Black Opal Face of Zimbabwe Second Princess Mercy Kamanura who is facing charges of theft of a jumpsuit from Edgars Stores was back at the Harare Magistrates Court today.A high-powered delegat...Published: 15 Sep 2015 at 17:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Meet the Designers for Intwasa Fashion Show 2015
The Intwasa Fashion Show is back this year and it will be held at the AMTEC Garage in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and will feature 10 Designers, with 3 special collections being showcased on Saturday, 26 Septe...Published: 14 Sep 2015 at 10:51hrs | 2 | by Agency
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