Zimbabwe Agriculture & Agribusiness - MarcoPolis Your local business media with a global reach Tue, 13 May 2025 18:50:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 Exploring the Rise of Cut Rag Tobacco in Zimbabwe: Ethical Holdings Leading the Way /exploring-the-rise-of-cut-rag-tobacco-in-zimbabwe-ethical-holdings-leading-the-way.htm Tue, 13 May 2025 18:50:28 +0000 /?p=191009 When people think of Zimbabwe, they often imagine lush tobacco farms stretching across the countryside. For decades, Zimbabwe has earned a reputation as one of the world’s top producers of high-quality tobacco. But in recent years, a new trend is transforming the country’s tobacco industry: the growing demand for Cut rag Zimbabwe products. At the ...

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]]> Ethical Holdings Zimbabwe: Pioneering Sustainability in the Tobacco Sector /ethical-holdings-zimbabwe-pioneering-sustainability-in-the-tobacco-sector.htm Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:28:45 +0000 /?p=190847 In an era where sustainable practices are at the core of global development, Ethical Holdings Zimbabwe is making remarkable strides in aligning its operations with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a key player in Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector, Ethical Holdings is actively contributing to responsible production, community sustainability, and environmental conservation, particularly within ...

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]]> Ethical Holdings: Transforming Tobacco, Cotton, and Rural Economies in Africa /ethical-holdings-transforming-tobacco-cotton-and-rural-economies-in-africa.htm Fri, 30 Aug 2024 15:50:31 +0000 /?p=189929 Established in 2016, Ethical Holdings (EH) is an agribusiness firm committed to ethical and sustainable practices in tobacco and cotton farming. Co-founded by David Takura Machingaidze and Thomas Machingaidze, the company aims to uplift smallholder farmers by providing the necessary tools, capital, and support to transform their livelihoods. EH has become one of the leading indigenous contract farming businesses in Zimbabwe, with operations in tobacco and cotton farming across all major agricultural regions of the country.

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]]> Ethical Holdings: David Machingaidze Talks Launching Homegrown Cigarette Brand in Zimbabwe /ethical-holdings-david-machingaidze-talks-launching-homegrown-cigarette-brand-in-zimbabwe.htm Tue, 16 Jul 2024 07:06:06 +0000 /?p=189734 David Machingaidze, Chairman of Ethical Holdings, discusses upcoming projects, including a cigarette factory venture and the launch of a homegrown cigarette brand in Zimbabwe. “We are thrilled about our upcoming cigarette factory venture. We have secured the premises, which are ready for operation. Currently, we are in the process of acquiring and installing the necessary ...

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]]> Investing in Zimbabwe’s Future: Benedict Mbanga on Mangwana Capital’s Inception and Strategy /investing-in-zimbabwes-future-benedict-mbanga-on-mangwana-capitals-inception-and-strategy.htm Thu, 27 Jun 2024 08:26:48 +0000 /?p=189528 Benedict Mbanga, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Mangwana Capital, discusses the inception of the investment advisory and private equity firm, and explains why they decided to focus on investments in agriculture, mining, and tourism. “Mangwana Capital started about six years ago. It was at a time when we saw a lot of opportunities in the ...

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]]> Driving Local Growth: Benedict Mbanga on Mangwana Capital’s Vision for Zimbabwe’s Economic Expansion /driving-local-growth-benedict-mbanga-on-mangwana-capitals-vision-for-zimbabwes-economic-expansion.htm Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:38:31 +0000 /?p=189524 In this interview, Benedict Mbanga delves into Mangwana Capital's distinctive edge in Zimbabwe's private equity landscape, standing out as a locally funded entity amidst a predominantly foreign-funded market, drawing support from 48 local pension funds. Their strategic focus on agriculture, mining, and tourism underscores their commitment to bolstering Zimbabwe's primary industries. With successes such as pioneering investments in horticulture and significant strides in the oil and gas sector through the Invictus project, Mangwana Capital continues to spearhead transformative ventures poised to redefine Zimbabwe's economic landscape.

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]]> Executive Profile: David T. Machingaidze, Visionary Social Entrepreneur and Chairman at Ethical Holdings /executive-profile-david-t-machingaidze-visionary-social-entrepreneur-and-chairman-at-ethical-holdings.htm Wed, 29 May 2024 08:48:57 +0000 /?p=189070 David T. Machingaidze is a social entrepreneur dedicated to empowering marginalized groups through service excellence. Driven by a passion to eradicate poverty in rural communities and restore dignity, David’s social agenda aims to generate economic returns at the household level, translating his vision into tangible improvements for those he serves. With over 30 years of ...

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]]> From Milk to Market: The History and Evolution of Dairibord’s Diversified Product Portfolio /from-milk-to-market-the-history-and-evolution-of-dairibords-diversified-product-portfolio.htm Thu, 16 May 2024 13:00:45 +0000 /?p=188753 Mercy Rufaro Ndoro, Group CEO at Dairibord Holdings Limited, narrates the company’s remarkable evolution, as it progressed from its roots in milk production to emerge as a vibrant market player boasting a wide-ranging portfolio of products. “Dairibord originated over 70 years ago under the name Dairy Marketing Board, established through an Act of Parliament. Initially, ...

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]]> Dairy Industry: Discussing Challenges and Opportunities with Mercy Rufaro Ndoro of Dairibord Holdings /dairy-industry-discussing-challenges-and-opportunities-with-mercy-rufaro-ndoro-of-dairibord-holdings.htm Thu, 16 May 2024 12:58:24 +0000 /?p=188750 Interview with Mercy Rufaro Ndoro, Group CEO at Dairibord Holdings Limited Could you provide an overview of Dairibord Holdings Limited and its history? Dairibord originated over 70 years ago under the name Dairy Marketing Board, established through an Act of Parliament. Initially, it held the exclusive mandate of collecting raw milk from farmers, processing it, ...

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]]> Empowering Small-Scale Farmers: The Ethical Holdings Journey Towards Sustainable Impact /empowering-small-scale-farmers-the-ethical-holdings-journey-towards-sustainable-impact.htm Thu, 16 May 2024 12:49:35 +0000 /?p=188741 David Machingaidze, Chairman at Ethical Holdings, shares his vision of empowering small-scale farmers and transforming Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector. Learn about his dedication to sustainability and social impact, driving significant positive change within the tobacco industry. “Ethical Leaf Tobacco began as a social entrepreneurship initiative aimed at supporting small-scale tobacco farmers. I have been involved in ...

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