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Zimbabwe

ZiG Appreciates for the First Time in a While but Premium Rate Expands

After a dismal start to the month, the ZiG has appreciated for the first time in a while, according to the latest data released by the Central Bank. The currency strengthened to 27.99 on November 4 f

Nov 04, 2024
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ZiG Continues Downward Trend as November Opens

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) has demonstrated a continued suboptimal performance, declining to 28.6829 on November 1, 2024, from 27.44, marking a significant week-on-week decrease. This downturn represent

 Nov 04, 2024
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Smuggling Pandemic: Afdis’ HY Earnings Efficacy Shrink

he issue of smuggling presents a significant challenge to the formal economy in Zimbabwe, undermining local businesses and distorting market dynamics. Porous borders facilitate the influx of inexpens

 Nov 04, 2024
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Challenges Loom for 2024/25 Farming Season Amid Economic, Natural Calamities

The outlook for Zimbabwe's 2024/2025 agricultural season remains precarious, exacerbated by a convergence of governmental inefficiencies and natural disasters that threaten to deepen poverty and econo

 Nov 03, 2024
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Power and Panic: Kariba Dam's Water Levels Drops Below 5%

As November 2024 unfolds, Zimbabwe faces alarming news regarding the dwindling water levels at Kariba Dam, a critical resource for the nation's energy supply. The lake level has dropped to 476.14 m,

 Nov 02, 2024
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ZiG Transaction Limits Get a Boost, But Will It Be Enough?

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has increased transaction limits for Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) as per its latest circular. This adjustment follows a significant 43% devaluation of the ZWG in the week to

 Nov 02, 2024
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Sweetened Opportunities: African Sugar Producers Gear Up Amid Global Supply Shortage

According to Statista, India leads global sugar consumption, followed closely by the European Union and China. By 2024/2025, global sugar consumption is projected to reach 182 million metric tons. Bra

 Oct 30, 2024
September Trade Deficit Widens Despite a Surge in Gold Exports

Zimbabwe's September trade deficit widened by 4.2% to US$207.6 million from US$199.1 million in August, according to the latest trade data released by Zimstat. This increase resulted from a substantia

Oct 28, 2024
ZiG Enters Double-Digit Inflation at 37.2%, a First Since Launch

Zimbabwe’s month-on-month inflation has entered the double digit for the first time in ZiG’s history since its introduction in April 2024 according to the latest data released by the nation’s statisti

Oct 25, 2024
September Trade Review: Gold Exports Increases but Value Declines Despite Rallying Prices

Gold exports in September 2024 surged to 40.2%, up from 37.9% in August and 34.2% in July while tobacco exports, partly or wholly stemmed, followed closely at 19.3%, marking a notable growth from 13%

Oct 25, 2024
Currency Hypocrisy: Are Monetary Gaffers Taking a Local Pay-check, in ZiG?

From 26.65 last week, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) has further depreciated to 27.44 on a week-on-week basis, according to the latest data released by the Central Bank. Since its devaluation of 43% in a sin

Oct 24, 2024

ZIDA's Billion-Dollar Mirage: Where Are the Real Investments

The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) has issued 168 new licenses in the third quarter of 2024, with a projected value of US$1.171 billion. This is undoubtedly a promising sign for Zi

Oct 23, 2024

ZiG’s Free Fall: Currency Plummets 50% on Formal Market

Zimbabwe's local currency, the Zimbabwean Gold (ZiG), traded at 26.8596 on the 18th of October, down from ZiG26.0692 traded last week Friday against the US dollar. This continues its downward spiral,

Oct 18, 2024

John's Curse 2:ZiG Drops to ZiG26, PMR Hits 40, Gold-Backed No More?

Zimbabwe's local currency, Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), has taken a worrying plunge to ZiG26.0692 against the US dollar, continuing its downward spiral. Last week, it traded at ZiG25.3578 on October 4, 2024,

Oct 10, 2024

Digital Dawn: ZSE Direct Surges 28% as Zimbabwe's Stock Market Boom in Q3

d clients and 10,740 active clients. The number of trades increased by 28.68%, reflecting the growing interest in online trading. ZSE Direct has democratized access to the capital markets, offering

Oct 10, 2024

Gold Deliveries Hit 24 Tonnes: Still Shy of Revised Tonnage Target

Gold deliveries from January to September 2024 have increased to 24,089 kilograms, surpassing the 22,760 kilograms delivered during the same period in 2023. For the third quarter of 2024, gold delive

Oct 10, 2024

Bikita Minerals Scales Back Operations: Wake-Up Call for Government to Rethink Lithium Policies

Bikita Minerals has made the strategic decision to reduce its contractor base as it scales back output in response to challenging lithium market conditions. The DMS plant is set to be shut down in Oct

Oct 08, 2024

Zimbabwe's Trade Deficit Narrows as Exports Rise, Driven by Gold, Tobacco

Zimbabwe’s trade deficit has narrowed for the first time in a while, reaching US$198.7 million, a 27.7% decrease from the July 2024 deficit of US$274.9 million. The country has not recorded a trade su

Oct 01, 2024

Zimbabwe's August Gold Exports Reach 37.9% of Total

Zimbabwe's gold exports made a significant leap in August 2024, accounting for 37.9% of total exports, up from 34.2% in July and 30.5% in June, according to Zimstat's latest data. May still holds the

Sep 30, 2024