Zimbabwe to set up commodities exchange as agriculture activity intensifies Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 5 February 2011 It came as good news to us that Zimbabwe will be opening a commodities exchange known as Comez (Commodities Exchange of Zimbabwe).
Looking to do business in Zimbabwe? Read Imara’s 2011 outlook Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 11 January 2011 The “talk” of elections in 2011 will be the main theme in political and business circles.
Zimbabwe allowed to hold two diamond auctions this year Published by Staff Writer on 6 January 2011 Zimbabwe’s deputy mines minister Gift Chimanikire says that Kimberley Process, an international body set up to control the sale of conflict gems, has given the country permission to hold two diamond auctions this year.
Indigenisation reports from Zim should be viewed with pinch of salt Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 20 December 2010 Investors should view reports about Zimbabwe’s indigenisation laws with a pinch of salt, given what is at times a disconnect between the reality on the ground and newspaper headlines.
Zimbabwe back on the front burner Published by Denis Worrall on 24 November 2010 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.
Could indigenisation laws spark a wave of listings on the ZSE? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 7 November 2010 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 Published by Claude Harding on 5 November 2010 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 Published by Staff Writer on 3 November 2010 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 Published by Staff Writer on 17 October 2010 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.
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).
Interview with Zim farmers in Nigeria Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 September 2010 In 2004 a group of Zimbabwean farmers were invited to start with commercial agriculture in Nigeria. Jaco Maritz caught up with Graham and Judy Hatty to find out how things are going.
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?
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.