The Markets Ledger

FCB profits surge 52pct

First Capital Bank (FCB) posted a US$30 million profit after tax for the year ended 31 December 2025, rising 52 percent from prior comparable period, underpinned by customer growth and efficiencies driven by digital transformation.

Afcon expands to 28 teams, to launch African Nations League

After the Confederation of African Football (CAF) executive committee meeting held in Cairo, Egypt this Sunday, CAF president Patrice Motsepe announced that the format of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will be reformed, and the number of participating teams will be increased to 28 from the current 24.Specific details have not yet been announced, […]

Pension funds dominate stock market

Pension funds were responsible for 45.36 percent of total purchases, equivalent to about ZiG540.09 million, out of the ZiG1.19 billion worth of trades settled through the Chengetedzai Depository Company and the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) Depository.

Afrisun shareholders approve VFEX delisting

African Sun Limited (Afrisun) shareholders have approved the delisting of the hospitality group from the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX), paving way for the hospitality group’s planned restructuring exercise.

Stay home to reduce fuel demand: South Africans told

Officials from the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) have proposed an astonishing, surface-level solution to concerns around the expected surge in fuel costs and looming supply constraints, calling on motorists to stay at home.

RTG weathers liquidity storm, posts $50m revenue

The hospitality group posted a 13 percent increase in revenue to US$50.3 million during the period under review, up from US$44.4 million recorded prior year, driven by improved occupancy, higher room rates and a surge in foreign currency earnings.