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Zimbabwe

A Nation Plunged into Darkness: What are Government’s Initiatives to Alleviate Power Crisis?

Zimbabwe is currently struggling with power blackouts due to recurring drought spells that are hindering power production at Kariba Dam. As of August 19, 2024, water levels have plummeted to a critica

Aug 29, 2024
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ZiG Encounters Inaugural Inflation Surge, Highest Since Launch

n a sign of mounting economic pressures, the August 2024 inflation rate for Zimbabwe's national currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), hit a new high, marking the first time the legal tender has seen sign

 Aug 27, 2024
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Gold Exports Recover in July, Boosts Latest Trade Performance

Zimbabwe's gold exports in July 2024 contributed 34.2% to the total exports, according to the latest Zimstat's trade report. This output increased from 30.5% in June exports. However, it was still lo

 Aug 27, 2024
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Technical Glitch at Hwange Unit 8 Deepens Electricity Crisis

Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA), says the national power grid is currently facing reduced electricity generation capacity due to a technical challenge that occurred at the Hwange Thermal

 Aug 26, 2024
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ZiG Extends Weekly Losses: A Currency in Crisis?

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) traded at 13.8076 from 13.7863 on the 15th of August last week, continuing the downward trend observed in July 2024. This decline, coupled with the alarming situation on the p

 Aug 22, 2024
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Zimbabwe’s Biggest Corporate Suffers Earnings Dip: Profit Falls Sharply

Zimbabwe's largest corporate entity, Zimbabwe Platinum (Zimplats), has reported a significant decline in earnings for the financial year ended 30 June 2023 attributed to a confluence of factors, inclu

 Aug 21, 2024
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Streamlining Fuel Stations: ZERA’s New Approach

imbabwe's Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) is taking a proactive approach to streamlining the construction and operation of fuel stations, aiming to balance the growing demand for fuel access with p

 Aug 20, 2024
Zimbabwe's 7-month Gold Output: FY Target Face Reality Check

Zimbabwe's government continues to set ambitious gold production targets, but the reality on the ground often falls short. While the country achieved its highest gold output of 35 tonnes in 2022, the

Aug 20, 2024
Water Levels at Critical Point: Kariba Dam on ‘Brink of Collapse’, Leave Millions in Darkness

imbabwe is teetering on the precipice of a catastrophic power crisis, with the situation at the Kariba Dam reaching a terrifying nadir. As of August 19th, 2024, water levels have plummeted to a criti

Aug 19, 2024
Zimbabwe's Gold-Backed Currency: A Tale of Hope and Disillusionment

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) traded at 13.7863 on the 15th of August, down from 13.7854 in the prior week, continuing the downward trend observed in July 2024. The ZiG, backed by gold and US dollar reserve

Aug 15, 2024
40 Tonnes of Gold: A Dream or a Delusion Using Latest Gold Stats?

Zimbabwe's gold sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience, with July witnessing a substantial surge in gold deliveries to Fidelity Refinery, the nation's sole gold purchaser. The total volume of

Aug 15, 2024

Zimbabwe's Chrome Sector Poised for Growth Amidst Global Demand

In 2023, global chrome ore production increased by 4% year-on-year, driven by demand from Chinese smelters. Despite a slight dip in the first quarter, chrome prices are gaining momentum this year.

Aug 14, 2024

Zimbabwe to Face Increased Electricity Shortages

Water levels at the Kariba Dam have dropped significantly, with the usable live storage for power generation declining from 29.05% in 2023 to just 10.35% Electricity demand from the mining sector alo

Aug 09, 2024

Fuel Prices Rise in Zimbabwe Despite Global Decline

Fuel prices have gone up, with petrol increasing from US$1.59 to US$1.60 per liter and diesel rising from US$1.62 to US$1.63 per liter   Historically, gasoline prices have averaged US$1.45 per liter

Aug 09, 2024

Zimplats Delivers Solid Performance Amid Challenging Conditions for Impala Platinum

Zimplats, which is 87% (June 2023) owned by Implats, increased its 6E (platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and gold) matte production by 5.7% to 646,000 ounces. This solid performance was

Aug 08, 2024

Pick n Pay's Transformative R4bn Capital Raise

Pick n Pay, a leading South African retailer, has successfully raised a substantial R4 billion (US$218 million) through a rights offer that was oversubscribed, reflecting strong investor confidence in

Aug 08, 2024

Zimbabwe's Investment Landscape Sees Robust Growth in Q2 2024, ZIDA Reports

Zimbabwe Development Agency (ZIDA) has reported a strong performance in the second quarter of 2024 having issued 154 new licenses with a projected value of $1.809 billion, which was an improvement fro

Aug 02, 2024

Stormy August Batters ZiG: Devaluation Headlines the Month

he Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) has recorded a poor performance in July 2024. It started trading in April 2024 at a high of 13.56 ZiG per US dollar, but by the end of July 2024 had fallen to 13.79 per dollar.

Aug 01, 2024

Zimbabwe’s Trade Deficit Surpasses US$200M in June

Zimbabwe's trade deficit surged in June 2024, reaching over $200 million. The latest data from Zimstat shows the deficit rose by 39.6% to $218.9 million, up from $156.8 million in May 2024. A trade d

Jul 29, 2024