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Commodities Perspective Corner: Ukraine Grain Deal with Poland Provides Lifeline but Concerns Remain for African Importers
Ukraine recently struck a deal with Poland to resume grain exports overland after a temporary ban. While this provides a lifeline for Ukraine to export its grain, the fate of its seaborne exports from
Apr 20, 2023
World
Government Raises GDP Forecasts by 2.2 Percentage Points Due to Positive Agricultural Performance
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) insists that the use of fossil fuels is the best option to address the forecast of a 13% increase in demand, despite the fact that they have po
Apr 21, 2023
Technology
African Blockchain Ventures Experience 429% Surge in Funding, Surpassing Global Growth Rate of 4%
Amidst global economic challenges, African venture funding experienced remarkable growth in 2022, increasing by 34% to reach $3.14 billion, while global funding dropped by 35% to $415 billion. Notably
Apr 25, 2023
World
'Unleash Business Growth and Forge Global Partnerships at Zimbabwe's International Trade Fair 2023'
The Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) is one of the largest intra-regional trade fairs south of the Sahara and a major opportunity for local businesses to boost trade, connect with new partners
Apr 25, 2023
World
Zimbabwe's Economic Growth Set to Rise by 6% on the Back of Increased Maize Harvest
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) insists that the use of fossil fuels is the best option to address the forecast of a 13% increase in demand, despite the fact that they have po
Apr 27, 2023
World
Implications of Samsung's AI Ban on ChatGPT Data Leak for AI Development in Africa
Samsung's recent ban on the use of generative AI tools like ChatGPT by its employees, following a data leak incident, has significant implications for African businesses and organizations. According t
May 05, 2023
World
Zimgold's Plan to Boost Local Sourcing in Zimbabwe's Oil Industry: Company Aims to Raise US$5 Million through the private placement of a Commercial Paper
Zimgold aims to raise US$5 million through the private placement a commercial paper to fund local sourcing of soya beans and sunflower seeds. The limited quantities of oilseed production in Zimbabwe h
May 08, 2023
Companies
Choppies' Kamoso Acquisition to Boost Liquor Sales, Hardware Growth and Supply Chain Efficiencies
Choppies Enterprises, the Botswana retail giant, has announced the acquisition of a 76% stake in Kamoso Africa for P2 a share of the issued ordinary shares of Kamoso Group plus taking over shareholder
Jul 12, 2023
World
China's Trade Surplus Shrinks on Falling Exports, Imports: What are the Implications?
China's trade surplus for June decreased due to a decline in both imports and exports, which indicates a shift in the balance of trade. This shift has significant implications for China's economy and
Jul 13, 2023
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Weekly Currency Market Analysis: Monetary Discipline Anchors ZiG Stability Post-2024 Devaluation
he Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), backed by reserves estimated at USD 900 million by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), has maintained a stable exchange rate, marking over a year of resilience since the Septem
3 hours agoPresident Mnangagwa Introduces $150 'Presidential Bonus Scheme' for Civil Servants, Further Benefits Planned
he Government of Zimbabwe has introduced a series of measures aimed at improving the welfare of its civil servants, a group that has long grappled with economic hardship. Among these is a presidential
Oct 17, 2025Zimbabwe’s Health Turning Point: Inside the Economics and Humanity of the 2026 National Health Insurance Rollout
In a country where a visit to the doctor can still mean a choice between healing and hunger, Zimbabwe’s plan to launch its National Health Insurance (NHI) in June 2026 represents more than a policy mi
Oct 17, 2025IPEC HY'25 Pension Sector Performance: Assets Grow to $3 Bn, Arrears Rise to $100 Mn Amid Declining Income
The pensions sector in Zimbabwe, as reported by the Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) for the half-year ended 30 June 2025, showed strength with a significant 6% increase in total assets, reach
Oct 16, 2025