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Biden talks green energy as Eskom CEO quits amidst blackouts surge

Biden also said the money would be spent helping "develop cutting-edge energy solutions like clean hydrogen, a deal worth $2 billion to build solar energy projects in Angola, $600 million high-speed c

Dec 16, 2022
World
SA Treasury Makes Strides to Address Electricity Crisis

The South African National Treasury's recent projection of an increase in economic growth has sparked optimism among the country's economists. This is a good sign for Zimbabwe because South Africa is

Feb 23, 2023
World
Mr Price Posts 6% Fall in Annual Profit Amidst Inflationary Pressure and Power Cuts

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

Jun 22, 2023
South Africa
Surreal Incompetence: Rand Commits to Losses

The South African rand has taken a hit, depreciating by 2% week on week to trade at 18.8 against the US dollar. The country's power deficits have been the main driver behind the currency's poor perfo

Jul 07, 2023
South Africa
Rand Slumps Amid Power Cuts, Controversial Foreign Policies

The South African rand has undergone a substantial decline, breaking the 19 mark and reaching its lowest level in almost three months, at US$19.2. This decline in the South African rand occurs concurr

Sep 06, 2023

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First Capital Bank Nears Completion of US$30m Makasa Sun Disposal

First Capital Bank Limited has received exchange control approval for the US$30 million disposal of Makasa Sun (Private) Limited (Formerly The Kingdom Hotel) and is now awaiting the remaining regulato

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Sincerity, Stability and Regional Lessons: Why Context Matters for Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's Finance Minister's emphasis on sincerity in economic policy remains highly relevant as the country pursues currency stabilisation, confidence-building, debt management, and reforms amid lon

11 hours ago

Karo Mining’s Loss Narrows 13% in FY2025 , Platinum Recovery Breathes Life Into Long-Delayed Project

Karo Mining Holdings Plc, the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX)-listed mining investment company developing the Karo Platinum Project in Zimbabwe, narrowed its annual loss in the year ended 30 Sept

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The Fall of Nicolás Maduro: A Sobering Reminder that Power is Finite

The world witnessed one of the most audacious military operations on the 3rd of January 2026 with the the United States' capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in a

1 day ago

CFI Holdings Stages Strong Turnaround: Swings to ZiG 175M Profit in FY25

CFI Holdings, Zimbabwe's diversified agro-based industrial conglomerate, has staged a remarkable financial recovery in FY 2025, according to its full-year results for the year ended 30 September 2025.

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Star Africa Interim Performance Signals Structural Resilience Shift

Star Africa’s performance under review relates specifically to the six-month interim period ended 30 September 2025, a timeframe that sits at an inflection point for the Group as it recalibrates its o

Dec 31, 2025

ARTD Eyes Recovery in 2026: Softex Relaunch, Innovation to Drive Momentum

ARTD Holdings Limited , the Zimbabwe-based diversified manufacturer operating in energy storage, stationery and tissue, and timber sectorsis positioning itself for a strong recovery in 2026, with the

Dec 31, 2025

Willdale Bets on Property to Survive Brutal 2025 Brick Market Collapse

Willdale Limited, a Zimbabwean brick manufacturer, has found  itself in a precarious financial position following a challenging fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, marked by a sharp revenue decline

Dec 31, 2025