Vic Falls start-up combats plastic waste
EcoDrop, a Victoria Falls-based company, is making some smart moves in the sustainable tourism space by launching a durable aluminium water bottle, each one featuring a handy QR code
By Trisha Hazra
Oct. 23, 2025
Proplastics overturns loss in H1 on 12% increase in revenues
PLASTIC pipe manufacturer, Proplastics Limited (Proplastics) overturned its loss-making position to post a profit after tax of US$348 168 in its half-year period ended June 30, 2025
By Melody Chikono
Sep. 30, 2025
How service stations fight plastic waste in Victoria Falls
To tackle this growing problem, a Victoria Falls-based company, EcoDrop, is offering a simple but innovative solution.
By Lungelo Ndlovhu
Sep. 14, 2025
Rotary Club of Belmont bails out vulnerable groups in Matabeleland region
The project director, Victoria Mungwena, told Southern Eye that they have set up homes for expectant mothers in areas such as Esigodini and Sigola.
By Nizbert Moyo
Aug. 30, 2025
Proplastics bemoans export retention threshold
During the first quarter, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) raised its export retention threshold to 30% from 25%.
By Lee Musaidzi
May. 6, 2025
Premium
Proplastics profit after tax jumps to US$1,2m
The rise in net profit comes despite a 3% drop in turnover to US$20,6 million from US$21,3 million in the prior year.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Apr. 9, 2025
Zimbabwe fights a losing battle against illegal Chinese plastics
Global Press Journal collected samples from Colour Maximal and independently tested them. All samples were thinner than the required 30 microns.
By Linda Mujuru
Mar. 5, 2025
Premium
Proplastics expands into Botswana
According to Kudakwashe Chigiya, Proplastics' chief executive officer, the project will be undertaken in partnership with two other companies through a joint venture (JV) arrangement.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Feb. 7, 2025
Proplastics invests US$3m in automation processes
He noted that the company had 300 workers working at the manufacturing plant.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Jan. 31, 2025
Premium
Zimbabwe banking nightmare: Millions vanish in hidden charges scandal
Local News
Oct. 24, 2025
