The Markets Ledger

Rising rental yield, occupancy lifts Mashold

Mashonaland Holdings reported an eight percent increase in revenue for the quarter ended 31 March 2026, as stronger rental income, improved occupancy levels and new tenant acquisitions lifted performance.

Diamond miner ZCDC lobbies for exchange control concessions

The Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC) has appealed to government for tax and foreign currency policy relief, warning that worsening global market conditions have pushed the state-owned miner into a growing viability crisis.

Diversified income lifts ZB

ZB Financial Holdings says its diversified business model helped soften the impact of weaker lending income in the first quarter to 31 March 2026, as liquidity pressures across the banking sector constrained asset growth.

Growth campaigns pay off for Simbisa, customer volumes up 14pct

Simbisa Brands says aggressive marketing campaigns, promotional pricing and product quality improvements drove strong customer traffic growth in the third quarter ended 31 March 2026, helping the quick-service restaurant group expand market share despite mounting operating cost pressures.

Zim holds fuel prices steady

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has held fuel prices steady in its latest review, with blended petrol (E20) remaining at US$2.08 per litre and diesel (50) at US$2.09 cents.