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South Africa
Truworths International Reports 8.2% Increase in Retail Sales Amid Economic Challenges
Truworths International Limited (TRU.J) on Monday reported an 8.2% growth in retail sales for the 26-week period ended 31 December 2023. The South African-based fashion retailer revealed that its reta
Jan 29, 2024
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's Ariston Holdings Weathers Challenges, Reports Growth in Tea and Macadamia Sales
The trading update highlighted the unfavorable climate conditions in the first quarter, with below-average rainfall and extremely hot weather impacting agricultural operations. However, the weather im
Jan 29, 2024
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's Inflation Surges to 6.6% in January 2024, Consumer Prices Continue to Rise
Zimbabwe's Consumer Price Index (CPI) soared to 120.67 in January 2024, representing a month-on-month inflation rate of 6.6%. This indicates a significant increase from the December 2023 rate of 4.7%.
Jan 29, 2024
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Old Wine in New Bottles: Gvt Imposes ZiG 200k Fine for Violating Formal Market Rate Pricing
The introduction of the ZiG currency in Zimbabwe's ongoing currency struggle has been met with a wave of pessimism, much like its predecessor, the Zimbabwe Dollar. In just a month since its inception,
May 10, 2024Zimbabwe’s Maize Harvest Plummets 70% Accelerating Hunger Fears: Immediate Implications
Zimbabwe is facing a dire agricultural crisis as the Ministry of Agriculture reports an estimated staggering 70% decrease in maize harvest for the farming season 2023/2024 compared to the previous sea
May 09, 2024