Gono’s clampdown bearing fruit

January 2, 2004

The clampdown on the financial sector, which is part of central bank governor Gideon Gono's new monetary policy announced on…

Tour operators softening up on Zimbabwe?

January 2, 2004

Tour operators are beginning to soften their attitude towards Zimbabwe. There is now an improvement in arrivals from travellers from…

Boom in furniture sales

January 2, 2004

Rising inflation has resulted in a boom in the furniture industry as people sought to convert spending power into inflation-proof…

Meikles earns $59.5 billion in exchange gain

January 2, 2004

Meikles Africa, which runs three world class hotels which are all among the leading hotels of the world had an…

Edgars sales below in inflation but profit up

January 2, 2004

Edgars Stores, probably the biggest clothing retail chain in the country, saw its sales increase from $3.9 billion to $14.7…

Astra subdued

January 2, 2004

Astra Industries, which was one of the best performers on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange last year, had a good year…

Hardships slow down demand for Cairns foods

January 2, 2004

Though there was a significant slow down in demand for Cairns Holdings' food division products, especially during the second half,…

ZSR sugar business in $1.9 billion loss but company makes $11.3 billion overall profit

January 2, 2004

A 74 percent increase in the price of sugar granted in May was only enough to minimise losses but the…

Cimas makes a $5.6 billion surplus

January 2, 2004

Cimas, one of the largest medical aid societies in the country, which has over 400 000 members, had a net…

Tobacco growers call for early opening of auction floors

January 2, 2004

Tobacco growers have called for an early opening of the auction floors so that they can pay back their loans…