Wave of mergers flood regulator as companies defend balance sheets
According to the CTC’s first quarter 2026 report, two transactions were approved without conditions, while five deals remain under review.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
May. 22, 2026
Policymakers red-flag AI boom
Speaking at the launch in Harare, President Emmerson Mnangagwa described AI as a key driver of the country’s modernisation and industrialisation.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Apr. 2, 2026
Zim merger deals surge 86% as corporate activity rebounds
The commission said 2025 marked a significant shift in deal-making activity, driven by domestic consolidation and rising cross-border investment.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Mar. 13, 2026
Import wave batters strategic factories
At the centre of the crisis is a dramatic flood of imports over the past two years, according to the CTC.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Feb. 6, 2026
Home-grown mergers surge
The CTC’s latest annual report also notes a marginal dip in overall merger activity, with 22 deals reviewed in 2024 compared to 23 the previous year.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Dec. 12, 2025
The complex interplay of state meddling, market competition
The intricate interaction between competition law, policy, and state activity has garnered significant international attention, both among academics and within policy circles.
By Lovemore Nyawo
Sep. 5, 2025
CTC approves Nampak Zimbabwe sale
THE Competition and Tariff Commission (CTC) has approved the proposed sale of a 51,43% stake in Nampak Zimbabwe Limited to TSL Limited.
By Concilia Mupezeni
Sep. 5, 2025
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Inside abandoned mega acquisitions...regulator explains tough stance on CBZ, ZB, FMHL deals
The measure was designed to prevent anti-competitive practices stemming from increased market concentration.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Mar. 7, 2025
Flag market monopolies, CTC tells business
These include the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa, Sadc and the Africa Continental Free Trade Area.
By Blessed Ndlovu
Feb. 19, 2025
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National Foods invests US$25m in local milling
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By Blessed Ndlovu and Concilia Mupezeni
Jun. 7, 2026
