Zimbabwe beverage company Delta made $807.4 million last year despite taxes on sugar hurting profits. The government charged $0.001 per gram of added sugar, which cost Delta $21.1 million total, with $14.7 million paid just from soft drinks. Delta kept prices low for customers, but this squeezed how much money they could make. Regional business problems in South Africa and Zambia also slowed down company growth overall. Cheaper imported drinks gave Delta more competition in local markets.
Financial experts expected Delta to earn between $862 million and $870 million, but the company fell short of these targets. The business still grew 5% compared to last year during tough economic times. Some experts see Delta as an example of how...
Women in Africa face tough battles for money freedom. They must fight against men who want them to stay poor. They also must deal with other women who dislike seeing them succeed. The Qoki project clearly showed these problems. Many people praised these Zimbabwe women at first for taking charge of their lives.
African women have always kept families going with the money they earn. They farm, sell things, sew clothes, and trade goods to feed their kids. Starting business projects is especially difficult in Zimbabwe because of money problems across the country. Men often ask for sex before they help women with business plans. When female groups rise without giving in to these demands, they become targets.
False stories spread about Qoki...
Caledonia Mining saw gold output jump 9.3 percent in early 2025. The company dug up 19,106 ounces from January through March at its Zimbabwe mines. Cash from gold sales hit $56.2 million, with profits reaching $26.9 million. They paid $11.8 million to Zimbabwe for taxes. Gold prices helped them earn almost twice as much as last year.
The mining firm expects its Blanket Mine to produce up to 78,000 ounces this year. They recently sold their solar plant for $22.35 million, making $14.3 million extra money. This cash will help them grow their mining business faster. Their Blanket site made 18,671 ounces despite lower quality ore. The company plans to spend $2.8 million looking for more gold at Motapa.
Caledonia wants to make the most...
The Zanu party started abusing power right after Zimbabwe became free in 1980. They claimed false credit for winning freedom and never faced punishment for harming people in Matebeleland and the Midlands. Police reports about their leaders taking money from war funds disappeared without any results. The party grabbed land from white farmers but recently changed direction without saying sorry to anyone. They show no regret about the harm done during farm seizures.
Zanu treats white farmers and ZIPRA fighters very differently. White farmers will receive $3.5 billion from taxes for their lost land. Zipra fighters bought farms with their army pay, but Zanu took these properties away 43 years ago. Many buildings, like Magnet House in...
Ten-year-old Kelly smiles from her hospital bed in Zimbabwe after recovering from a blood sugar crisis. Her mom noticed she had lost weight, felt weak, drank lots of water at night, and went to the bathroom often. Hospital staff found she had type 1 diabetes, a disease that Kelly must manage for her entire life. She hopes to return to school soon.
Many children with illnesses like diabetes, asthma, and cancer never find out what makes them sick. Every year, almost 1 million young people worldwide die from these health problems. Poor countries have the hardest time helping sick kids because treatments cost a lot or are justn't available. Zimbabwe health officials say these diseases strain their already weak medical system.
Kelly almost...
Singapore imports 90 percent of its food from other countries because it lacks farm space. In 2024, Zimbabwe sent $10.3 million worth of goods to Singapore, mostly blueberries, avocados, and chillies. Singapore exported much more to Zimbabwe, sending about $343 million in goods. The trade gap shows room for Zimbabwe to sell more farm products.
Rusyaidi Radzi from the Singapore Business Federation thinks Zimbabwean farms can feed Singaporean markets. His group links businesses between countries instead of just talking about them. They find the right partners for companies like SoIAgri that want to work in Zimbabwe. These connections help solve trade problems between the nations.
According to ZimTrade leader Similo Nkala, Singapore buys...
Belarus stands ready to build a full healthcare system for Zimbabwe. President Lukashenko made this offer when he met with President Mnangagwa in Minsk on May 14. He promised medicines and special equipment to help children, women, and all Zimbabwe people. The Belarus leader noted that Mnangagwa had seen their medical system firsthand. Lukashenko said his country would assist with creating a similar setup.
Zimbabwe faces major problems in public healthcare right across the country. Hospitals lack basic supplies and cannot keep enough staff on duty. Many nurses struggle with bad work conditions and very low pay. Youth Minister Machakaire asked President Mnangagwa to visit hospitals himself to see these issues. The current situation puts...
Zimbabwe has boosted its fuel reserve tax but kept pump prices steady for May. The government upped the petrol tax from 17.7 cents to 24.7 cents per liter, a rise of 28.3 percent. The diesel tax went up from 15.7 cents to 18.7 cents, marking a 19.1 percent increase. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube made these changes official on May 9. The money helps build emergency fuel supplies for times when regular shipments stop.
Treasury officials say this makes Zimbabwe safer against world fuel problems. The country keeps petrol at $1.61 and diesel at $1.52 per liter through May. Prices stayed flat despite small changes in global oil markets in April. Crude oil ended April at $68.21 per barrel. Market experts point to OPEC disputes as the main...
Zimbabwe crushed Lesotho 12-2 on Wednesday at the COSAFA Girls' Under-17 Championship held at Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek, Namibia. The victory secured Zimbabwe the top position in Group C and earned them a spot in the tournament semifinals. Four Zimbabwe players found the net during their dominant performance, with Munyanduki and Mapuwa each scoring four goals.
Zimbabwe advances to face Zambia in Friday's first semifinal match, which is scheduled for 12:00 local time at the same venue. The second semifinal pits Group A champions Malawi against Mozambique, who qualified as the best second-place team. That match starts at 15:00 local time.
Lesotho scored twice midway through the second half when Molise and Leholi netted goals just...
