Zimbabwe

A closer look at Zimbabwe’s mining sector

Published by Batanai Matsika on 10 September 2010

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

Published by Nontando Sibanda on 26 August 2010

Nontando Sibanda, an analyst at Imara, looks at Zimbabwe’s sugar industry

Zim economy may be much bigger than thought

Published by Claude Harding on 16 August 2010

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

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 11 August 2010

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

Published by Staff Writer on 10 August 2010

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

Published by Staff Writer on 13 July 2010

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.