The Markets Ledger

BAT Zimbabwe faces liquidity pressure despite debt-settlement TBs

British American Tobacco (BAT) Zimbabwe is continuing to manage a liquidity squeeze linked to legacy foreign-currency obligations, with the cigarette maker warning that long-dated Treasury Bills (TBs) received in settlement of blocked funds cannot provide short-term operating cash.

FINSEC to route Zimbabwean orders for Dangote refinery IPO

The Financial Securities Exchange (FINSEC) has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SecZim) to offer the Dangote refinery initial public offering (IPO) to local investors through a depository receipt programme.

Innscor invests $121 million in factories, solar

Innscor Africa Limited invested $121.2 million in new plant, equipment, and infrastructure during the year ended 30 June 2026, a 64 percent surge from the previous year, driven by the group’s efforts to expand capacity across its bakery, protein, and beverage operations.

Axia plots 15 new outlets in massive retail push

Axia Corporation, the owner of TV Sales & Home, has accelerated its expansion drive with plans to open 15 new retail outlets and service centres across Zimbabwe to deepen its market footprint and improve consumer access.