Milk output up 21% in Q1 amid drought stress
By ETimes HARARE – Zimbabwe’s milk production rose 21% to 27.3 million litres during the first quarter of 2024 from 22.61 million litres in the same period last year, latest…
CARE Zimbabwe in US$40 million appeal to tackle hunger in Zimbabwe
…so far it has received US$3 million from donor community By ETimes HARARE – CARE Zimbabwe says it is mobilising resources amounting to US$40 million to tackle the effects of…
British American Tobacco sees decline in volumes, but revenue surges
By ETimes In their full-year results announcement for the period ending December 2023, British American Tobacco (BAT) reported a 5% decline in total volume, marking a shift from 1,054 million…
CFI revenue surge more than eightfold in first 5 months
By Stephen Chandisareva HARARE – CFI Holdings, a diversified group, said on Thursday that its historical turnover for the 5 months to February 2024 rose more than eightfold to $286.5…
Milk output up 21% in first two months despite serious drought
By Stephen Chandisareva HARARE – Milk production in Zimbabwe surged by 21% in the first two months of 2024, latest figures show. This comes as players in the dairy industry…
NatFoods initiates substantial import program for raw maize
HARARE – National Foods Holdings has initiated an importation program for maize to cover the expected deficit owing to the EL Nino-induced drought. The company requires 200 000 tonnes of maize…
TSL: Navigating Currency Shifts and Agricultural Challenges
By ETimes HARARE – In the realm of Zimbabwe’s dynamic business landscape, TSL Group emerged as a key player in the first quarter ended 31 January 2024, showcasing adaptability in…
Tobacco sales hit US$12.92 mln in 3 days
By Stephen Chandisareva HARARE – At least 4.14 million kilograms of tobacco worth US$12.92 million have been sold so far at auction and contract floors in the country since the…
Zimbabwe sells first tobacco bale for $4.92 per Kilo
By Stephen Chandisareva HARARE – Zimbabwe’s tobacco industry has started off the 2024 marketing season on a positive note, with the first bale fetching an impressive US$4.92 per kilogram. This…
Milk output up 17% in January
By ETimes HARARE – Zimbabwe’s milk output rose 17% to 9.52 million litres in the first month of 2024 from 8.14 million litres in the comparative period, the latest figures…