During the close of the second week of January 2025 (10/01/2025), the local currency has traded at an exchange rate of 26.0579 against the US dollar, reflecting a slight depreciation from the opening

Zimbabwe has achieved an export value of US$905.2 million in November 2024, marking a significant 29.7% increase from US$698.1 million in October 2024, according to the latest data released by the sta

In the half-year period ended September 30, 2024, National Tyre Services (NTS) reported a substantial decline in both volume and sales figures, attributed to a myriad of factors such as supply chain d

Zimbabwe's agricultural sector has achieved a landmark milestone, with the country's wheat harvest reaching an unprecedented 563,961 metric tons (MT) as of the latest update. This is according to the

Zimbabwe's struggles with power challenges have extended beyond its borders, affecting one of its key electricity import sources. The Cahora Bassa dam in Mozambique's Tete province has reached a crit

Zimbabwe's power generation has plummeted to its lowest level in over 12 months, with daily electricity production hitting a dismal 736 MW on December 16. This marks a new low for 2024, surpassing the

Last week, in an interview with global media outlet Bloomberg, the government hinted at plans to introduce a 26% shareholding in all future mining projects and also negotiate with the already settled

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