zimbabwe

Crocodile skin supplier increases gold mining diversification

Published: August 22, 2023

Zimbabwean crocodile skin processor Padenga has announced approval to acquire the remaining 49.9% of gold miner Dallaglio Investments. Read More...

Podcast: News Bulletin 29/05/23 – Zimbabwe tanners struggle to access fund

Published: May 30, 2023

In this week’s bulletin, ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth reviews some of the top stories from the latest week, including funding access issues in Zimbabwe, Pangea’s first sustainability report, a case of BSE in South Carolina and more. Read More...

Zimbabwe tanners struggling to access retooling fund

Published: May 25, 2023

Leather manufacturers in Zimbabwe have reported that they are struggling to access a US$5 million retooling fund. Read More...

Zimbabwe leather sector eyes goat and sheep skins

Published: April 11, 2023

Goat and sheep skins are a ripe opportunity for the Zimbabwe leather industry to expand, according to Zimbabwe Leather Development Council Secretary Jacob Nyathi. Read More...

Leather industry urged to take advantage of AfCFTA

Published: March 23, 2023

The Zimbabwean government has urged the leather industry to take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Read More...

Leather industry support project launched by SADC

Published: July 25, 2022

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has launched a project to stimulate job creation, reduce the environmental impact and create market linkages in leather processing.

Zimbabwe eyes 40% growth for leather exports

Published: April 27, 2022

According to trade promotion body ZimTrade, Zimbabwe is eyeing growth of 40% for leather products exports by 2030.

Minister impressed by Zambezi Tanners tour

Published: November 18, 2021

The Minister of Bulawayo Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Judith Ncube was reportedly impressed when she visited the Zambezi Tanners’ factory in Bulawayo.

First Zimbabwe tanners join Sustainable Leather Foundation

Published: August 17, 2021

Two tanneries from Zimbabwe have become the first from the country to join the Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF).

Bulawayo leather industry to use ZITF as market leverage

Published: June 29, 2021

Professionals in the leather sector in Bulawayo are planning to use this year’s Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) to showcase their products and improve on quality standards while leveraging feedback from the market to enhance exports.