Mining
The Rise of Geopolitical Tensions: How a Potential Ban on Russian Aluminium by LME Could Impact African Producers
The potential ban on Russian aluminium by the LME brings to the fore the impact of geopolitical tensions on the global metal market, with smaller producers in Africa likely to feel the brunt of any de
Jul 31, 2023
Zimbabwe
Tongaat Hulett's Sugar Division Acquired by Tanzania's Kagera Sugar: A Sweet Deal or Cause for Caution
Tongaat was recently at the centre of a storm involving accounts manipulation and gross mismanagement by the management, which dearly costed the company. Over the recent past, the Rudland brothers hav
Jul 25, 2023
Zimbabwe
Tharisa's Karo Platinum Project in Zimbabwe Set to Boost the Country's Economy and Cement its Position as a Key Player in the PGM Industry
The concrete foundation pouring is progressing well, with earthworks nearing completion. The pilot mining has commenced, and operational tests will soon begin. Long-lead items manufacturing is progres
Jul 19, 2023
Companies
Choppies' Kamoso Acquisition to Boost Liquor Sales, Hardware Growth and Supply Chain Efficiencies
Choppies Enterprises, the Botswana retail giant, has announced the acquisition of a 76% stake in Kamoso Africa for P2 a share of the issued ordinary shares of Kamoso Group plus taking over shareholder
Jul 12, 2023
Zambia
ZCCM Investments Holdings Releases 2022 Financial Update, Focus on Reviving Mopani and Pursuing New Opportunities
Mopani, ZCCM’s flagship copper mining operations, incurred a loss of ZMW5.08 billion in 2022 compared to ZMW 1.46 billion in 2021. Mopani’s smelter shutdown for 45 days hampered its copper production,
Jul 02, 2023
South Africa
FirstRand Limited Maintains Earnings Expectations Despite Challenging Economic Environment
s previously guided, the group expects its credit loss ratio for the year to remain below its stated through-the-cycle range, given its targeted origination approach. The group's capital and liquidity
Jun 21, 2023
South Africa
Standard Bank Group Expects Strong Earnings Growth Despite Challenging Economic Environment
Standard Bank Group's banking activities recorded revenue growth in excess of 20% higher than the same period in the previous year, driven by higher-than-expected average interest rates and good balan
Jun 20, 2023
South Africa
City Lodge Hotels Limited sees rebound in tourism as demand patterns normalise
The average room rate has also rebounded, with high single digit percentage increases against the equivalent 2019 rates. The May year to date average room rate for 2023 is 12% higher than the prior co
Jun 20, 2023
Zimbabwe
PPC Zimbabwe: Overcoming Challenges and Poised for Growth in Zimbabwe's Cement Sector
According to the update, PPC Zimbabwe's sales volumes declined by 16% compared to the same period last year due to planned kiln maintenance shutdowns in the first half of the financial year and freque
Jun 20, 2023
Top Stories
ZIDA's Investment Approvals Hit US$1.59 Billion With Mining and Manufacturing at 79.6%
Zimbabwe Investment Development Agency approved 86 mining licences worth US$768.5 million in the second quarter of 2026, an average approved ticket of US$8.9 million and the largest sectoral allocatio
Aug 06, 2026Gold Exports Reach Historic High: Biggest Monthly Windfall in History Tests Sustainability of the Boom
Zimbabwe has exported US$583.4 million of semi manufactured gold in June 2026, the highest monthly value recorded in Zimbabwe’s trade history, latest data from Zimstat shows. The figure exceeded the p
Aug 06, 2026
