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South Africa Beats the Odds: Inflation Surges Higher Than Expected In February
South Africa's headline consumer inflation has risen slightly higher than expected in February, according to data released by Statistics South Africa. Year on year, inflation grew by 7.0% from 6.9% in
Mar 23, 2023
World
Erosion of Value in Zimbabwe: Hyperinflation and Exclusion from Old Mutual Limited's Key Performance Metrics - Old Mutual Limited Releases 2022 Integrated Report
The value of the business in Zimbabwe is reduced to zero in Group equity value due to the continued impact of hyperinflation on the Zimbabwean economy. However, the Zimbabwe business remained profitab
Apr 18, 2023
World
EasyEquities Partnership With GCash to Bring US Stock Trading to 70 Million Filipinos
EasyEquities will launch a fantasy investment game on GCash in June 2023 to educate and familiarize customers with US stock trading before offering real trading. This strategy proved successful when E
Apr 20, 2023
Zimbabwe
Powerless Profits: Pick n Pay's Margins Plunge Amid South Africa's Electricity Crisis
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
May 04, 2023
World
Strategic Growth and Diversification: Sibanye's Q1 2023 Performance and Key Projects in Zimbabwe and Europe
One of the key projects that Sibanye is advancing is the Keliber lithium refinery project in Europe. The construction of the refinery commenced in March 2023, and the project is set to supply regional
May 10, 2023
Zimbabwe
Understanding the Risks: An Overview of the South African Market for Investors and Businesses
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
May 30, 2023
South Africa
City Lodge Hotels Limited sees rebound in tourism as demand patterns normalise
The average room rate has also rebounded, with high single digit percentage increases against the equivalent 2019 rates. The May year to date average room rate for 2023 is 12% higher than the prior co
Jun 20, 2023
South Africa
Standard Bank Group Expects Strong Earnings Growth Despite Challenging Economic Environment
Standard Bank Group's banking activities recorded revenue growth in excess of 20% higher than the same period in the previous year, driven by higher-than-expected average interest rates and good balan
Jun 20, 2023
South Africa
FirstRand Limited Maintains Earnings Expectations Despite Challenging Economic Environment
s previously guided, the group expects its credit loss ratio for the year to remain below its stated through-the-cycle range, given its targeted origination approach. The group's capital and liquidity
Jun 21, 2023
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Zimbabwe’s Vehicle Industry Revival: Can Century Auto’s US$10m Injection Turn the Tide?
Century Auto Assembly, operating under Bronzepels Investments, is within weeks of commencing production at its USD 10 million vehicle assembly facility in Mt Hampden, Mashonaland West Province. The pl
Jun 18, 2026Zimbabwe Completes 143 Projects as Energy and Lithium Capacity Anchor First 100-Day Cycle
Zimbabwe has completed 143 of 242 projects in its First 100-Day Cycle of 2026, covering the period 9 February to 19 May 2026, with the remaining 99 described in the End of Cycle Report as nearing comp
Jun 17, 2026A Turning Point for Zimbabwe’s Fertiliser Sector: Inside Broxmen’s US$500 Million Investment
hinese investor Broxmen Industrial Park, also known as Broxmen Investments and operator of the Sunny Yifeng tile manufacturing plant in Norton, is set to invest US$500 million in the development of a
Jun 16, 2026Zimbabwe Raises Minimum Wage by 80% as ZiG Delivers First Credible Local-Currency Wage Floor Since Dollarisation
Zimbabwe has approved a review of minimum wages and related conditions of employment for domestic workers and workers in unclassified operations, acting on recommendations from the tripartite Wages an
Jun 16, 2026Zimbabwe Still Outpaces Sub-Saharan Africa’s Average Despite World Bank Growth Downgrade
The World Bank's June 2026 Global Economic Prospects report has placed Zimbabwe's 2026 GDP growth at 4.6%, a downward revision from the 5% projected in its January 2026 edition, with a further easing
Jun 16, 2026
