The Markets Ledger

CABS deepens lending to key sectors

CABS is increasing financial support to Zimbabwe’s productive industries through enhanced lending facilities and specialised funding programmes, in line with government initiatives aimed at widening access to capital.

Zim steps up debt servicing

An initial US$10,85 million was paid in October, followed by US$4,33 million in November and US$7,52 million in December.

RioZim seeks shareholder backing for restructuring plan

Diversified resources group RioZim Limited (RioZim) is seeking shareholder approval to undertake extensive corporate measures – dispose assets, restructure debt, and access new financing – targeted at stabilising operations and restore viability.

FCB-Makasa $30m deal approved

COMESA, the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) the Competition and Tariff Commission (CTC) of Zimbabwe, have all granted approval.

Zeco Holdings turns a profit

The engineering group reported a ZiG3.37 million profit attributable to shareholders for the year ended 31 December 2025, reversing a loss of ZiG549,282 recorded in 2024.

Econet InfraCo propels VFEX market capitalisation

Econet InfraCo Limited (Econet InfraCo) has lifted the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX)’s total market capitalisation to a record US$3,88 billion, following its listing on the equities market.

Padenga plans $17 million investment in mining operations

“The mining business has budgeted a total of US$17 million to fund exploration activities with the key objective of increasing both the quantum of and confidence in our mineral resource inventory,” Padenga chairman Thembalami Sibanda said