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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
Zimbabwe
Retailers Urge Government to Abandon Pegged Exchange Rate: Will Government Heed?

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

Sep 24, 2024
Zambia
Zambia’s Inflation Hits 17% as Drought, Energy Crisis Speaks Louder

Zambia's annual inflation rate has soared for the 17th consecutive month, reaching 16.5% in November 2024, up from 15.7% in October. This escalation marks the highest inflation rate since November 20

Nov 29, 2024
South Africa
SA Inflation Rate Falls Below Target Range for the First Time Since 2020

South Africa’s inflation rate plummeted to 2.7% in March 2025, down from 3.2% in February and below analysts’ expectations of 2.9%, marking the lowest level since June 2020 and falling below the Sout

Apr 24, 2025

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Agriculture Recovery Lifts CFI Holdings’ Q3 Revenue Nearly 10%

Diversified agricultural conglomerate, CFI Holdings Ltd, has posted a solid set of results for the third quarter ended 30 June 2025, buoyed by a rebound in Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector and resilient

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Zimbabwe Maintains August Fuel Prices  as Global Costs Set to Decline

Zimbabwe has maintained its petrol and diesel prices for August, holding steady at US$1.56 per litre and US$1.55 per litre, respectively, according to the latest monthly fuel update from the Zimbabwe

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OK Zimbabwe Raises US$20m, Boosts US$30m Turnaround Plan

OK Zimbabwe Limited, the country’s largest supermarket chain by store count, has successfully raised US$20 million through a fully subscribed renounceable rights offer, according to the latest circula

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Nampak Zimbabwe Benefits from Record-Breaking Tobacco Season

NamPak Zimbabwe Limited, a leading packaging firm listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) is banking on Zimbabwe’s record-breaking 2025 tobacco marketing season to steady operations in a challengi

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Gold's Performance in July: Balancing Gains and Challenges

Gold prices rose 0.3% in July 2025, closing at US$3,299 per ounce, driven by tariff-led inflation expectations and geopolitical risks, per the Gold Return Attribution Model (GRAM). A stronger US doll

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Nampak’s Q3 Struggles, Financial Analysis: Can Festive Demand Spark FY25 Recovery?

ampak Zimbabwe Limited, the country’s largest packaging firm, reported a challenging third quarter ending 30 June 2025, driven by heightened competition amid growth in informalization and persistent p

Aug 13, 2025

RBZ’s 2025 Mid-Term Monetary Policy Reveal: Analysis of Key Policies

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has released its 2025 Mid-Term Monetary Policy Statement, themed "Walking the Talk and Staying the Course to Durably Anchor and Consolidate Stability," highlighting

Aug 13, 2025

ZiG Weekly Review: Supplier Payment Delays, Budget Underutilisation Threaten ZiG’s Long-Term Stability

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) closed the week ended 8 August 2025 at an exchange rate of 26.7605 against the USD, reflecting a marginal appreciation from 26.7369 the previous day and aligning with the rate

Aug 08, 2025