Archive for the ‘Zimbabwe’ category
Zimbabwe back on the front burner
With Zimbabwe scheduled to have elections in 2011, Dr Dennis Worrall looks at how the international community should respond to the current political situation in the country.
Kenyan fuel retailer scouting for opportunities in Zimbabwe, Mozambique
Kenyan fuel retailer KenolKobil has finalised plans to open an office in Zimbabwe effective 1 January 2011.
Could indigenisation laws spark a wave of listings on the ZSE?
While the adoption of a multicurrency regime in Zimbabwe has provided some form of respite for local companies, the key restraint relates to the general lack of liquidity.
Good news for investors as Zimbabwe plans a blackout-free future
Zimbabwe has a master-plan to ensure power supply constraints don’t put a brake on the country’s strategy for sustained economic growth.
Pick n Pay sees ‘upside potential’ in Zimbabwe
South African retailer Pick n Pay confirmed yesterday that it had purchased another 24% of Zimbabwe operation TM Supermarkets, where it already has a 25% share, bringing its total shareholding to 49%.
Zim stock feed plant to close due to shortage of raw materials
National Foods Ltd., the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed agri-business company, has said that it will next month close its Bulawayo stockfeed factory due to a short supply of inputs.
Richard Branson encourages investment in Zimbabwe
British entrepreneur Richard Branson has announced a new venture that aims to help put Zimbabwe back on its feet.
A closer look at Zimbabwe’s mining sector
Zimbabwe has been trailing behind the rest of the world in terms of mineral exploration and development and has lost out on major “commodity booms” enjoyed elsewhere mainly as a result of the “lost decade” (1998‐2009).
Overview: Zimbabwe’s sugar industry
Nontando Sibanda, an analyst at Imara, looks at Zimbabwe’s sugar industry
Zim economy may be much bigger than thought
Just how big is the Zimbabwe economy and how upbeat should one be about growth prospects?
Firms looking to reduce dependency on state power utilities
In line with the prevailing commodities boom, we foresee a similar trend on sources of power such as coal and uranium. However, the critical shortage of power has also had a negative impact on economies.
Famous Brands acquires Keg and McGinty’s
South African restaurant group Famous Brands has acquired the franchise agreements, trademarks and intellectual property of the Keg and McGinty’s brands.
New mining investment picking up in Zimbabwe
Despite investor concerns about impending indigenisation legislation in Zimbabwe, investment in the troubled nation’s mining sector is starting to pick up, notes Imara, the pan-African investment group.
Nestlé to boost operations in Africa
Nestlé last week announced it will invest CHF 150 million (US$141 million) in the Equatorial African Region (EAR) over the next three years.
South African miner looking to hit gold in Zimbabwe
South Africa-based gold mining company, DRDGold, has announced it will start with exploration activities in Zimbabwe.
