Ethical Holdings Zimbabwe: Pioneering Sustainability in the Tobacco Sector
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 …
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Ethical Holdings: Transforming Tobacco, Cotton, and Rural Economies in Africa
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.
Top 10 Companies in Zimbabwe | Most Important Companies in Zimbabwe
The top 10 list of the largest companies in Zimbabwe is compiled and updated by the MarcoPolis research team, based on companies’ market capitalization, using data from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) and the Victoria Falls Securities Exchange (VFEX). The list is topped by Delta, Econet Wireless and Innscor Africa Limited.
Delta
Delta Corporation Limited is a Zimbabwean company that manufactures and markets a wide range of beverages. It operates in four main segments: non-alcoholic beverages, sparkling beverages, lager beers, and traditional beers.
Econet Wireless
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe stands as the second-largest entity in Zimbabwe’s business landscape. This telecommunications, media, and technology (TMT) company holds the title of Zimbabwe’s leading telecommunications service provider, offering core services such as voice, data, and SMS.
Innscor
Innscor Africa Limited holds the position of the third-largest company in Zimbabwe. This company specializes in manufacturing consumer staple and long-lasting goods aimed at the mass market, managing a diverse portfolio of businesses, and integrating them strategically when necessary.
Padenga Holdings
Padenga Holdings Limited, the foremost provider of crocodile skins and meat in Zimbabwe, holds a dominant position by contributing nearly 85% of the worldwide supply of Nile crocodile skins, which are highly sought after by luxury fashion brands.
National Foods
National Foods stands as Zimbabwe’s largest food manufacturer, boasting a rich history since its establishment in 1920. The company specializes in producing an extensive range of essential food products, including maize meal, flour, cooking oil, margarine, rice, salt, snacks, biscuits, pasta, sugar beans, etc.
Ecocash Holdings
Ecocash Holdings, previously known as Cassava Smartech, ranks as the sixth-largest company in Zimbabwe. It came into existence following the demerger of Econet Wireless Zimbabwe.
Seed Co
Seed Co Limited is a publicly traded company, originally listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) but later delisted from it in 2021, subsequently finding a new home on the Victoria Falls Securities Exchange (VFEX) within the same year.