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Amalgamated Brands plans 7 December listing in Zimbabwe

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Zimbabwean company Amalgamated Brands plans to list on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange on 7 December 2026, after its initial public offering closes on 30 November. The move is expected to open a new five-year development phase, NewsDay reports.

Amalgamated Brands plans to list on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange on 7 December 2026, reports NewsDay. The company’s initial public offering is due to close on 30 November. The Zimbabwean exchange is dedicated to foreign currency listings.

The listing is expected to open a five-year development period for Amalgamated Brands, according to NewsDay. In Zimbabwe, the move comes after the announcement on 12 October that the Avantis board had been appointed ahead of its own listing, amid preparations for new public offerings.

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