Delta FY26 earnings under threat from sugar tax and tax uncertainties
In its latest third-quarter report for the period ended December 31, 2025, Delta reported paying US$20,3 million in sugar tax and US$900 000 regarding tax uncertainties for a total of US$21,2 million
By Tatira Zwinoira
Feb. 6, 2026
Varun Beverages expands snack, beverage portfolio in Zimbabwe
Company leadership expects the broader portfolio to expand the overall market, drive consumer demand and encourage further industry participation.
By Staff Reporter
Feb. 2, 2026
Varun Beverages expands footprint in Zim with Cheetos launch
VARUN Beverages Limited, the world’s second-largest PepsiCo franchisee outside the United States, continues to strengthen its presence in Zimbabwe with major investments across beverages
By Staff Reporter
Jan. 27, 2026
Toyota and Suzuki: What’s really going on?
Built in Suzuki’s state-of-the-art Gujarat plant in India, these models represent the first global BEV collaboration between the two.
By Tendai Munhundarima
Jan. 18, 2026
Zim entrepreneur Bevan Makaka joins Iconic Council
His elevation follows a standout performance at the summit, where he was recognised for his contributions to sustainable development.
By Style Reporter
Dec. 31, 2025
Zimbabwe's $600mln junk food problem
ZIMBABWE has been flagged as a breeding ground for unhealthy processed food and sweetened beverages, with total sales reaching US$623 million in the period 2021 to 2024,
By Ruth Maseko
Dec. 9, 2025
ZRP in crosshairs over impounded vehicles
The order cited the Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage ministry as the third respondent, while the State was the fourth respondent.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Nov. 17, 2025
Dangote, Varun shake up Zimbabwe’s economy
Everyone wants to crash Delta’s party. Last week, Varun Beverages, the PepsiCo bottler, announced its first push into alcoholic beverages, starting with distributing Carlsberg beer in Zimbabwe
By Tinashe Mugoko
Nov. 7, 2025
Afdis PAT jumps to 41% as tax wrangle with Zimra drags on
This included the announcement of a US$5 million investment to scale up production of its total beverage capacity from 18 million litres to as high as 36 million litres over the next five years
By Tatira Zwinoira
Nov. 7, 2025
