Zimbabwe’s industrial sugar sales have experienced a substantial growth trajectory, increasing by 21% to 183,729 tonnes for the half-year period ended 30 September 2024, as reported by Hippo Valley, t

he gold sector has achieved remarkable advancements in gold sales, having already surpassed last year's figures. November’s gold deliveries experienced a significant uptick, reaching 3,766 kg more tha

he local currency has experienced a 47% depreciation against the US dollar since its introduction, as reported by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ). The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) is now trading at a rate o

Zimbabwe's gold sector is struggling to reach its full potential, with the country experiencing a loss of US$270 million in gold earnings year-to-date (January to October). This significant shortfall

Zimplow Holdings, Zimbabwe's leading supplier of tires, mining, and agricultural equipment, has projected that it will not achieve profitability in FY2024, although a near break-even outcome would be

he mining industry has made significant strides in gold production, already exceeding last year's total.  As of November, miners have sold 32 tonnes of gold, surpassing the 30.1 tonnes recorded for a

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has introduced a Targeted Finance Facility (TFF) In a bid to alleviate the current liquidity crisis on targeted sectors. This facil

The Zimbabwe currency ZiG has experienced a significant depreciation of 47% year-to-date, marking one of the most substantial declines since its inception. The ZiG, introduced in April, was initially

The Zimbabwe’s economy faces a turbulent 2025, with the local currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG), expected to depreciate by an alarming 110% in FY2025, Government 2025 Budget reviews. This grim foreca

Reduction of Sugar Tax: Has cut the sugar tax from 0.001% to 0.0005% per gram Revenue Allocation Concerns: Despite generating significant revenue from the sugar tax, no cancer treatment equipment has

In his 2025 budget presentation, Finance and Economic Development and Investment Promotion minister, Mthuli Ncube, imposed a 10% tax on all winning betting odds, effective January 1, 2025. This new

Choppies is exiting Zimbabwe and has initiated discussions to divest its business, citing the adverse effects of policies that favour informal traders over formal retail operations. The company plans

As the government grapples with the challenge of raising capital amid significant debt levels that hinder access to credit and strained diplomatic relations with Western nations, it has shifted its fo

Zambia's annual inflation rate has soared for the 17th consecutive month, reaching 16.5% in November 2024, up from 15.7% in October. This escalation marks the highest inflation rate since November 20

Zimbabwe's inflation landscape witnessed a notable shift in November 2024, as the month-on-month inflation rate plummeted to 11.7 percent, representing a substantial 25.5 percentage point decrease fro

Seed Co International Limited, a leading player in the agricultural sector is anticipating a substantial improvement in its interim earnings per share (EPS) for the half-year ended 30 September 2024 a

Harare- Zimbabwe's trade deficit narrowed in October 2024, despite remaining in the red. According to data from Zimstat, total exports reached US$698 million, representing a 16% year-on-year decline f

The year 2024 proved to be exceptionally challenging for both developed and developing nations. Zimbabwe experienced its most severe drought in over four decades, exacerbated by the ongoing geopolitic

Gold has recorded a historical high of US$296.85 million in exports value in October according to the latest data released by Zimstat in terms of value. Of all the exports, gold accounted for 42.4% s

The global platinum supply experienced a 7% year-over-year (YoY) increase to 1,479 koz in Q3 2024, primarily driven by augmented stock releases in South Africa. This uptick in supply was a welcome dev