Zimbabwe news roundup: ARDA's wheat success, Old Mutual's listing migration, and new honey testing lab

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Zimbabwe commissions specialized honey testing laboratory to boost export competitiveness

Zimbabwe has commissioned a specialized honey testing laboratory to enhance the export competitiveness of its honey products. This initiative aims to improve the quality and market access for Zimbabwean honey in international markets. Other news includes a financial update from a manufacturer for the third quarter to June 2022, reporting a 6% decline in export volumes and a 26% decline in paper division volumes. Additionally, political tensions at grasslands plots have led to violent attacks and forced evictions.

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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’s 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’s DUV lithography breakthrough as a lesson for Africa and the Global South, and Huawei’s 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.

Old Mutual listing migration from Zimbabwe Stock Exchange approved

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Old Mutual listing migration from Zimbabwe Stock Exchange approved

Old Mutual's request to migrate its listing from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange has been approved. This development comes amidst various other news items in Zimbabwe, including reports of political tensions, economic concerns such as a significant jump in government debt, and discussions around aid and international relations. Other headlines mention Zimbabwe's participation in a Commonwealth Forum, deepening ties with Serbia, and efforts to boost agricultural production and exports, including rabbit exports and the commissioning of a honey testing laboratory. Local news also covers protests, legal proceedings for activists, and issues related to urban development and sports.

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Zimbabwe news roundup: ARDA's wheat success, Old Mutual's listing migration, and new honey testing lab

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Zimbabwe commissions specialized honey testing laboratory to boost export competitiveness

Zimbabwe news headlines: Business cautious amid protest fears, Old Mutual migrates listing, and ARDA's production models praised

Old Mutual listing migration from Zimbabwe Stock Exchange approved