By Stanley James, Business Editor
CURRENCY stability continues to drive improved performance across key sectors of the economy, with the beverages industry recording higher production volumes and stronger sales during the past year.
This trend is reflected in the third-quarter 2025 performance report of Delta Corporation Limited, the country’s largest listed beverages manufacturer, which reported a 37 percent increase in revenue and an 85 percent growth in sales.
The company attributed the robust performance to a stable currency environment, low inflation and rising consumer demand.
Delta cited the stability of the ZiG exchange rate, improved agricultural output, increased mining activity and higher diaspora remittances as key factors supporting industry profitability and consumer spending.
As a result of the favourable operating environment, beverage manufacturers are increasing investment in machinery and equipment to expand capacity and meet growing demand.
Industry analysts say the surge in production volumes and sales is also benefitting Government through increased tax revenues, contributing to broader fiscal performance.
The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) said stable macroeconomic conditions have enhanced capacity utilisation in the manufacturing sector, with the beverages industry accounting for more than 40 percent of total production volumes.
The improved performance underscores the impact of currency stability on industrial growth and private sector confidence.
