Zimbabwe-focused Cambria Africa has successfully extended by more than two years the maturity of US$4.5mln debt financing with Consilium Investment Management. The repayment date moves out to April 2016 from March 2014, which strengthens the company’s balance sheet.

Lifting of the majority of EU sanctions in Zimbabwe marks another positive step in the African nation’s economy, and promises to boost its businesses.

The market’s growth stocks will be given a boost by two government initiatives – one put out to consultation before last week’s Budget and the other unveiled during the Chancellor’s speech. But will they have the desired effect of stimulating demand for Britain's growth stocks?

S&U's 75th year was another record year for the company, with profits surging 16% on the back of Advantage Finance, the motor finance arm that continues to top lofty expectations.

Competing in a world of talking meerkats, obnoxious tenors and perambulating telephones is challenging but insurer Brightside seems to be managing all right, and sees plenty of opportunities to maintain its track record of fast growth.