Zimbabwe's gold exports in July 2024 contributed 34.2% to the total exports, according to the latest Zimstat's trade report. This output increased from 30.5% in June exports. However, it was still lo

n a sign of mounting economic pressures, the August 2024 inflation rate for Zimbabwe's national currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), hit a new high, marking the first time the legal tender has seen sign

Zimbabwe is currently struggling with power blackouts due to recurring drought spells that are hindering power production at Kariba Dam. As of August 19, 2024, water levels have plummeted to a critica

The government has announced a ban on the sale of unleaded petrol, mandating that all petrol be blended with ethanol. This regulation, effective next week, is a pivotal step in the country’s energy s

Zambia is grappling with critical power shortages, as citizens are set to receive electricity for only 3 hours per day on a rotational basis. This drastic reduction follows a significant drop in wate

Central Bank has injected US$190 million into the market to stabilize the exchange rate madness that has plagued Zimbabwe's economy. This move is part of a broader strategy to curb the volatility tha

Lithium carbonate prices have plummeted to CNY 75,000 per tonne equivalent to US%10.5k , marking the lowest level in over three years amid increasing fears of oversupply. Miners are ramping up product

Zimbabwe’s largest hotel group, African Sun Limited (ASUN) is disposing two of its hotels: the Great Zimbabwe Hotel, located in Masvingo, and the Beitbridge Express Hotel, situated in Beitbridge accor

Zimbabwe has signed a historic trade deal that paves the way for its avocados to be exported to the Chinese market for the first time during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing.

Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) has opened the first week of September on a lower note, trading at 13.8603, down from 13.8546 on August 30, 2024. Further declines have been observed, with the rate weakening to Z

In a strategic move to adapt to market challenges, National Tyre Service (NTS) has shifted its focus to personal selling following the closure of four retail outlets at the beginning of the financial

CBZ Holdings experienced a significant contraction in net profitability during the half-year ended June 30, 2024, as total revenue income and tax liabilities escalated substantially. The group's prof

Revitus Limited is expecting a recovery in occupancy and yield ratios specifically starting FY25 as the REIT’s refurbishment of Chester House (Harare) is at an advanced stage with final technical appr

The government has implemented stringent penalties for network service providers, imposing fines of up to US$5,000 for poor-quality services. The country boasts a competitive telecommunications indus

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) experienced a notable decline on September 13, 2024, trading closer to ZWG14 per US dollar, marking one of its worst performances to date. This follows a weekly loss, with the

Zimbabwe Alloys Limited (ZimAlloys) has resumed production years after shutting down its furnaces according to the compan’s Managing Director, Deric Dube. A registered company in Zimbabwe, ZimAlloys s

South Africa's Rand Merchant Bank conducted research on 31 African countries, producing a ranking chart for the best and worst places for investment among these nations. President Mnangagwa, upon ass

Proplastics, a leading manufacturer of PVC piping and fittings, has reported a significant decline in export sales, from 15% of total sales in 2023 to a mere 1% in the first half of 2024 primarily due

Zimbabwe's electricity prospects have taken a hit as Hwange Units 7 and 8 undergo Class C maintenance, a statutory requirement that will take 600 megawatts off the national grid. This is a substantia

African Sun, Zimbabwe's largest hotel group, is gearing up for a significant disposal of assets following the recent sale of two underperforming hotels for $6.9 million. This strategic move aims to op