By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Zimbabwe Independent
Zimbabwean company Avantis has appointed a board of directors to oversee preparations for a planned listing on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange. The body will also support the expansion of the Msasa plant and the company’s access to export markets, according to Zimbabwe Independent.
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Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has removed Obert Mpofu as secretary for science and technology on the ZANU-PF politburo and transferred him to the Council of Elders. The reshuffle, which takes effect immediately, also appoints Senator Kudakwashe Tagwirei to economic affairs and investment promotion, according to party spokesman Christopher Mutsvangwa.
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe · Source: Zimeye ·
A project plans to create 13 modern butcher’s shops in Greater Conakry, with 143 sales stalls and more than 500 direct and indirect jobs expected. The scheme will also include 15 refrigerated lorries and 78 tricycles to transport meat, according to Mosaiqueguinee.
🇬🇳 Guinea · Source: Mosaiqueguinee ·
NAMIB Minerals has completed the expansion of its gold-processing plant at How Mine, Zimbabwe, with commissioning completed ahead of schedule. Monthly capacity is expected to rise from 40,500 to 55,000 tonnes, a 36% increase, while full production is targeted for December 2026, Fingaz reports.
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe · Source: Fingaz ·
Unifreight Africa has decided to leave the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange and join the US dollar-denominated Victoria Falls Stock Exchange. The transport and logistics group aims to benefit from a market considered more stable and from tax incentives, according to the Financial Gazette, quoted by Fingaz.
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe · Source: Fingaz ·
ZANU-PF plans to sanction MPs who missed constitutional votesZimbabwe’s ruling party ZANU-PF plans to sanction MPs who missed votes on the third constitutional amendment. Its legal secretary, Ziyambi Ziyambi, announced the move at the party’s annual conference in Chinhoyi, the Daily News reports.
Black Friday searches rise 30% in South AfricaOnline searches related to Black Friday have risen by 30% year on year in South Africa, signalling that consumers are starting earlier to compare prices and products. The event will take place on 27 November 2026, and this early interest is prompting retailers to attract customers ahead of promotions, according to Bizcommunity, citing Google Trends data.The week in Africa
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