Zimbabwe news headlines: Business cautious amid protest fears, Old Mutual migrates listing, and ARDA's production models praised
Zimbabwe is experiencing cautious business activity due to fears of mass protests. Old Mutual's listing has successfully migrated from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange, a move highlighted by Group Chief Executive Officer Jurie Strydom as a significant milestone. Parliament has commended ARDA's production models for their role in the country's wheat success. Other headlines include the termination of Mushanawani鈥檚 contract at NetOne, the US responding to a US$365 million aid dispute, and an ambassador supporting rabbit export initiatives as Zimbabwe targets African markets. The country also championed restorative justice at a Commonwealth mediation conference and commissioned a specialized honey testing laboratory to enhance export competitiveness. Political tensions at grasslands plots have led to violent attacks and forced evictions. Dynamos are beginning their historic quest in the Chibuku Super Cup, while the VFEX's stability is noted to mask underlying value. Discussions also touch on China鈥檚 DUV lithography breakthrough as a lesson for Africa and the Global South, and Huawei鈥檚 R&D lesson emphasizing substantive research for Africa. A Beitbridge activist, Mbedzi, was granted $200 bail following July 31 protests. The economics of solidarity and the reshaping of urban Africa by European football are also topics of discussion.
