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Mining
The Rise of Geopolitical Tensions: How a Potential Ban on Russian Aluminium by LME Could Impact African Producers

The potential ban on Russian aluminium by the LME brings to the fore the impact of geopolitical tensions on the global metal market, with smaller producers in Africa likely to feel the brunt of any de

Jul 31, 2023
Companies
Willing Buyer, Unwilling Seller: CAFCA Faces USD Crunch Despite Strong Domestic Performance

CAFCA Limited Zimbabwe has faced significant foreign currency challenges in the third quarter of 2024 ended 30 June, leading to depressed export volumes. Despite this, domestic sales increased by 21%,

Aug 20, 2024
World
US New Tariffs on Steel, Aluminium Send Gold Prices Soaring Above US$2,900/oz

Gold prices reached a new record high of 2,917.90 per ounce on the 10th of February 2025, driven by the U.S. President’s trade war, which is targeting both allies and adversaries. This surge followed

Feb 10, 2025
Companies
Rising Copper Prices, Strategic Pivot to Aluminium: Analysing CAFCA’s Strategic Shift

The surge in global copper prices, while often interpreted as a positive indicator for mining-heavy economies, presents a significant cost burden for manufacturers like CAFCA, which rely heavily on co

Mar 14, 2025

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Weekend Read: Zimbabwe’s Gold Rush – Billions Earned, Billions Lost

Gold is Zimbabwe’s golden ticket, shining brighter than ever as the world’s chaos, wars in the Middle East, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and shaky U.S. support for Kyiv drive demand for this safe-hav

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BAT Anticipates Comeback After Transitioning to a Loss in FY2024

British American Tobacco Zimbabwe (BAT Zimbabwe) experienced a pronounced financial reversal in its fiscal year 2024 (FY2024), transitioning from a profit after tax of ZWG 234 million (US$9 million to

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ZERA Hikes Fuel Prices for July

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has announced an upward adjustment in fuel prices for the month of July, reflecting both global oil market trends and persistent domestic vulnerabilitie

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ZSE Joins SWIFT Network, in Push for International Financial Credibility

The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Holdings Limited (ZSE Holdings) has joined the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) network a globally recognised platform for secure financi

Jul 09, 2025

Seed Co Reports 93% Revenue Growth in FY25, but Government Debt, Currency Shift Weaken Profits

Seed Co, Zimbabwe’s leading seed company with a robust regional footprint, reported a 52% surge in sales volume for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 (FY2025), driven by strong demand in both domes

Jul 09, 2025

Willdale Invests in All-Weather Plant as Losses Rise Fourfold on Low Working Capital

Willdale Limited, Zimbabwe’s sole publicly listed brick manufacturer, is divesting non-core real estate assets to fund a $3.5 million all-weather production facility and modernised brick-making equipm

Jul 09, 2025

Gold, Nickel Pushes Zimbabwe’s Exports to 6-Month Peak: But Import Bill Overshadow Gains

Zimbabwe’s merchandise exports reached a six-month high of USD 727.3 million in May 2025, reflecting a 9.6% month-on-month increase from USD 663.8 million in April 2025, according to Zimstat data. T

Jul 08, 2025

Reclaiming Bread-Basket Status: May Maize Imports Plunge

Zimbabwe’s maize imports plummeted in May 2025, nosediving from a hefty $43 million in April to a mere $31.5 million, a dazzling turnaround sparked by a stellar harvest season that roared to life by J

Jul 07, 2025