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Dec 18, 2022 18 tweets 5 min read
+650 million USD worth of tobacco sold in 2022. I am working to improve the sector by empowering farmers

Welcome to On a Date with a listed company on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE)

THREAD: On a Date with British American Tobacco Zimbabwe (Holdings) (BAT) History,

1856, An American industrialist Washington Duke's wife Artelia Roney gives birth to his second son James Buchanan Duke popularly known as "Buck".

Buck and brother Benjamin join their father's business. and quickly establish their success in tobacco.
Dec 13, 2022 25 tweets 8 min read
7,5 million USD mobilized to produce solar energy that can power +1350 houses. We have plan to grow your money 👇.

Welcome to On a Date with a listed company on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE)

THREAD: On a Date with Old Mutual Zimbabwe Limited (OMZIL) #1. History,

1794, James Fairbairn and Agnes Black a couple in Berwickshire, Scotland is blessed with a son, John Fairbairn.

He becomes a medical student at the University of Edinburgh but drops out then pursues teaching whilst pondering his next move.
Dec 12, 2022 24 tweets 7 min read
Dear Investor, as you think of ways to make money don't neglect your health I have a package for you 👇.

Welcome to On a Date with a listed company on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE)

THREAD: On a Date with First Mutual Holdings Limited (FMHL) #1. History,

1808, Merchant and banker Thomas Bignold is almost reaching 50 years but is full of ideas.

His idea leads him to establish his 2nd mutual society, the Norwich Union Life Insurance Society.

40 years later a group of gentlemen meet in London.
Dec 11, 2022 18 tweets 5 min read
257 residential housing units at Kuwadzana Fontaine Ridge completed. I add value to Zimbabwe, become an investor in me 👇.

Welcome to On a Date with a listed company on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE)

THREAD: On a Date with FBC Holdings (FBCH) #1. History,

1753, A Berkshire farmer in England welcomes a son, Sir William Rawlins. He is a self starter at 17 years old he is learning a trade as a weaver.

1807, Sir William Rawlins establish Eagle Insurance with his business partner William Beetham
Nov 24, 2022 20 tweets 6 min read
Since 1949 I have been roofing the bulk of buildings in Zimbabwe. Municipalities have laid water & sewer systems on my hands 👇.

Welcome to On a Date with a listed company on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE)

THREAD: On a Date with Turnall Holdings (TURN) #1. History,

1871, John, Robert and Samuel Turner start a business in Rochdale of Manchester, England.

1879, Turner Brothers are budding entrepreneurs who are seeking a niche to exploit. They find it in asbestos and set up Turner Brothers Asbestos.
Nov 19, 2022 23 tweets 6 min read
50% of builders in Zimbabwe trust my cement, I have 109 years in the business surviving catastrophic events.

Welcome to On a Date with a listed company on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE)

THREAD: On a Date with Pretoria Portland Cement Zimbabwe (PPC) Image #1. History,

1844, Eduard Amandus Lippert is born in Hamburg, Germany. He grows up to become a businessman, financier and politician.

At his 18th birthday he would have joined the family business David Lippert & Co. He even becomes a member of Parliament.
Jun 3, 2022 20 tweets 5 min read
Welcome to On a Date with a listed company on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE).

Dating is a critical stage to any investor considering to take a position on any asset class even shares.

THREAD: On a Date with Masimba Holdings Limited (MSHL) #1. History

1902, John Murray establish his construction company, Murray & Stewart in the Cape colony now Capetown, South Africa

1928, Douglas Murray the son of John Murray inherit Murray & Stewart after his death

1934, Roberts Construction (RC) is started
Apr 17, 2022 23 tweets 7 min read
Welcome to On a Date with a listed company on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE).

Dating is a critical stage to any investor considering to take a position on any asset class even shares.

THREAD: On a Date with Delta Corporation (DLTA) #1. History,

1886, Castle Lager is born birthed by Charles Glass. He had once brewed beer for British troops in India.

1895, Castle Breweries (CB) is founded after Charles Glass secures funding from 2 venture capitalist.

Castle Lager becomes a popular.
Apr 15, 2022 18 tweets 6 min read
Welcome to On a Date with a listed company on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE).

Dating is a critical stage to any investor considering to take a position on any asset class even shares.

THREAD: On a Date with Simbisa Brands (SIM) #1. History,

1987, A young entrepreneur Zinona Zed Koudounaris opens his first quick service restaurant (QSR) Chicken Inn in Harare.

1989, Andrews Foods supplies a small confectionary upstart retail shop Baker's Inn with bakery products.
Jan 16, 2022 20 tweets 6 min read
Welcome to On a Date with a listed company on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE).

Dating is a critical stage to any investor considering to take a position on any asset class even shares.

THREAD: On a Date with Starafrica Corporation Limited #1. History,

1930, expansion of cane growing areas across Africa and by the Rhodesian government.

1935, the government in partnership with Sena Sugar Estates establish Rhodesia Sugar Refinery (RSR).

1936, RSR set up a refinery in Bulawayo.
Jan 9, 2022 17 tweets 5 min read
Welcome to On a Date with a listed company on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE).

Dating is a critical stage to any investor considering to take a position on any asset class even shares.

THREAD: On a Date with National Foods Holdings Limited Image #1. History,

1908, Joseph Palte a native of Lithuania a country in Europe starts J. Palte & Co in Bulawayo.

J. Palte & Co is an independent grain and general merchant business. Mark Harris works with Joseph Palte. Image
Jan 7, 2022 17 tweets 4 min read
Make your money work for you on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE).

It starts with a knowledge of individual companies. Search for it and make informed investments on the local bourse.

THREAD: Know your ZSE listed companies by association to a TRIVIA. Image 1./ I was suspended from my classes by the authorities in January of 2018 for breaking rules

However when they lifted my suspension I took number 1 at the end of year test

I gave USD 10,219 to everyone who trusted me with their USD 100 in 2021.

Who am I?
Dec 29, 2021 18 tweets 5 min read
Welcome to On a Date with a listed company on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE).

Dating is a critical stage to any investor considering to take a position on any asset class even shares.

THREAD: On a Date with Mashonaland Holdings (MH) Image #1. History,

1966, Mashonaland & Provincial Trust and Mashonaland Real Estate merge to form MH.

1969, Listing on the now ZSE being the first property company.

1987, acquires land in Ruwa and a satellite town east of Harare is born built by MH. Image
Dec 26, 2021 15 tweets 5 min read
Welcome to On a Date with a listed company on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE).

Dating is a critical stage to any investor considering to take a position on any asset class even shares.

THREAD: On a Date with Axia Corporation Image #1. History,

1968, TV Sales & Hire is launched with an appliance credit selling model.

1999, Innscor Africa establishes a distribution business.

2002, Transerv a light motor vehicle automative spare parts business is formed.
Dec 20, 2021 16 tweets 4 min read
Welcome to On a Date with a listed company on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE).

Dating is a critical stage to any investor considering to take a position on any asset class even shares.

THREAD: On a Date with First Mutual Properties (FMP) Image #1. History,

1959, Pearl House a 17 storey and 63,47 metre corporate office building is completed.

2006, First Mutual Holdings establish and transfer the property portfolio to Pearl Properties.

2007, Pearl Properties is listed separately on the ZSE. Image
Dec 19, 2021 14 tweets 4 min read
Welcome to On a Date with a listed company on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE).

Dating is a critical stage to any investor considering to take a position on any asset class even shares.

THREAD: On a Date with Fidelity Life Assurance of Zimbabwe. Image #1. History,

1836, Sergeant John Adams and 5 other lawyers form what is now known as Legal & General Group UK in a coffee shop.

1936, Legal & General open their first branch in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

1977, the business is incorporated in Zimbabwe Image
Dec 15, 2021 13 tweets 4 min read
Welcome to On a Date with a listed company on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE).

Dating is a critical stage to any investor considering to take a position on any asset class even shares.

THREAD: On a Date with Hippo Valley Estates Image #1. History,

1956, a citrus estate is established.

1959, the 1st sugarcane crop is planted on the estate.

1964, listing on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE).

1975, estate initiates irrigation programs to water the sugar plantation.
Dec 12, 2021 16 tweets 5 min read
Welcome to On a Date with a listed company on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE).

Dating is a critical stage to any investor considering to take a position on any asset class even shares.

THREAD: On a Date with Meikles Limited Image #1. History

1892, the Meikle brothers led by Thomas open a trading business in Masvingo.

1893, an additional store is opened in Harare with more in Bulawayo, Gweru and Mutare.

1915, Thomas opens the Meikles Hotel in Harare after 2 years of construction. Image
Nov 22, 2021 14 tweets 4 min read
Welcome to On a Date with a listed company on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE).

Dating is a critical stage to any investor considering to take a position on any asset class even shares.

THREAD: On a Date with Edgars Stores Limited #1. History,

1929, Eli Ross and his brother Morris open the first Edgars store on Joubert Street in Johannesburg.

1935, Sydney Press joins Edgars as a casual worker during the Christmas season at its new base in Cape Town.
Nov 7, 2021 14 tweets 4 min read
Welcome to On a Date with a listed company on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE).

Dating is a critical stage to any investor considering to take a position on any asset class even shares.

THREAD: On a Date with Seed Co Limited (SCL) #1. History,

Born in 1940 as the Seed Maize Association (SMA).

Incorporated in 1983 as Seed Co-op.

A result of a merger of 2 associations, Crop Seeds Association (CSA) formed in 1957 and SMA.

Listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange ((ZSE) in July 1996.
Nov 5, 2021 13 tweets 4 min read
Make your money work for you on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE).

It starts with a knowledge of individual companies. Search for it and make informed investments on the local bourse.

THREAD: Know your ZSE listed companies by association to a TRIVIA. 1./ I might be travelling to Midlands from Mash Central to explore an asset which has suddenly become lucrative to me.

The asset is along Hunters road near Kwekwe. It was not viable to work on before but the price of my key product has risen.

Who am I?