As Zimbabwe grapples with an ongoing energy crisis, Old Mutual Zimbabwe has announced the launch of a US$100 million private equity fund aimed at renewable energy investments. With the country strivi

The Retailers Association of Zimbabwe (RAZ) has urged the government to abandon the pegged exchange rate system in favor of a market-determined exchange rate, believing this shift could revitalize the

First Mutual Properties (FMP) is set to complete its flagship project, Arundel Office Park extension, whose scope involves building a double-storey office block with a basement, providing a lettable a

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Rising power costs and non-claimable VAT have eroded National Foods' financial gains, highlighting the devastating impact of policy inaction on businesses and low-income households. The company vows t

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The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has raised the bank policy rate from 20% in April this year to 35%, according to the latest Monetary Policy Statement released last Friday. Standard and statutory reserve

The Reserve Bank has taken decisive action to curb capital flight and stabilize the formal economy by reducing the amount of foreign currency individuals can take out of the country from US$10,000 to

Dairibord Zimbabwe Limited, the largest milk processor has posted a satisfactory performance in the first half of 2024 (HY24), despite encountering tax increases and currency challenges during the per

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

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

Unifreight Africa Limited is strategically diversifying its operations to mitigate the challenges posed by rising operating costs, which surged by 12% in the first half of 2024. This increase, driven

The Rainbow Tourism Group's financial performance indicates a strong recovery in the hospitality industry. Key profitability measures demonstrate the company's ability to generate revenue and manage c

Zimre Holdings Limited (ZHL Group) is planning to expand its footprint in North Africa, tapping into the vast opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The group re

Padenga Holdings Limited, Zimbabwe's third-largest gold producer, has recorded a 25% increase in gold output for the half-year period to June 30, 2024, to 1,351 kilograms, the highest in half-year per

Largest hotelier group, African Sun Limited's (ASUN), real estate market performed well during the first half of 2024 (1HY), with its contribution increasing from 2% to 6% and generating an additional

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

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

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

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,