Zimbabwe’s titan bank, FBC Holdings, has launched a new family of FBC Premium Mastercard products yesterday at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Harare. It is linked to both USD and Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG), an

Zimbabwe's cotton output has fallen by a staggering 96% in just 13 years, according to the latest data from the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI). Output plummeted from 360,000 metric tonnes

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), the nation’s fourth currency initiative in nearly a decade, has experienced marginal year-to-date (YTD) depreciation of 3%, declining from ZiG25.795 on January 1, 2025, to ZiG

he gold market has experienced a remarkable rally since the beginning of the year, with prices repeatedly hitting new all-time highs. While this surge has been a boon for investors, it has cast a shad

South Africa’s unemployment rate has shown a slight improvement, declining for the second consecutive quarter to 31.9% in the fourth quarter of 2024, down from 32.1% in the previous quarter. This mar

Zimbabwe has come out as the worst corrupt country in SADC in 2024, according to the latest data from Transparency International coming only ahead of a war-torn DRC. It was also the worst performance

ART Holdings has reported a challenging first quarter for the three months ended December 31, 2024, with both sales volumes and revenue experiencing significant declines. Sales volumes decreased by 13

Global gold demand reached unprecedented levels in 2024, with total demand (including over-the-counter investment) rising by 1% year-on-year in the fourth quarter to achieve a new quarterly high.  Thi

In 2025, gold's outlook is projected to remain strong due to continued central bank accumulation, robust demand from gold ETF investors, and increasing geopolitical uncertainties. Central banks are e

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) has exhibited a consistent downward trajectory, recording a decline for three consecutive weeks, settling at 26.4565 during the week ended 14 February 2024. However, these are

Gold deliveries in January 2025 saw a significant uptick, rising by 29.2% to 3.1 tonnes compared to 2.4 tonnes in the same period last year, according to the latest data from Fidelity. However, this i

The Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe is demonstrating its unwavering commitment to honoring Bilateral Investment Protection and Promotion Agreements (BIPPAs) by compensating investors whose prop

The United States has rescinded its pause on in-kind food assistance to the World Food Programme (WFP), allowing for the resumption of food purchases and deliveries under existing USAID agreements. W

The Horticulture Development Council (HDC) has strongly criticized the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s (RBZ) recent decision to reduce export retention thresholds from 75% to 70%, as outlined in its Moneta

Gold prices reached a new record high of 2,917.90 per ounce on the 10th of February 2025, driven by the U.S. President’s trade war, which is targeting both allies and adversaries. This surge followed

Zimbabwe's foreign currency inflows surged to a record high of US$13.3 billion in FY2024, representing a 21% year-over-year (YoY) growth from US$11 billion in FY2023. The robust performance was prima

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) experienced a downward trajectory over two consecutive weeks, depreciating to 26.4072 against the US dollar on February 7, 2025, from 26.3656 on January 31, 2025, reflecting a

The highest banking authority, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe released its 1HY2025 Monetary Policy Statement on the 6th of February 2025, articulating monetary development and policies that will underpin th

The platinum group metals (PGM) sector continues to face significant headwinds, with declining prices and operational challenges weighing heavily on producers. Anglo American Platinum, the world’s lea

The global retail landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by the rapid rise of online sales and the gradual decline of traditional brick-and-mortar stores. This trend is reshaping the supermar