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Zimbabwe
The Zim Dollar's Traction and Prices Conundrum

The Zimbabwe dollar exhibited its fifth consecutive period of appreciation, trading at ZWL4505.4232 against the greenback, up from ZWL4771.3854. This marked a significant week-on-week increase of 6%,

Jul 28, 2023
Zimbabwe
An illusion Economy: Measuring Currency Stability with Alternative Markets

During the second week of the highly contested elections in Zimbabwe, the Zimbabwe dollar experienced a depreciation of 1% on the willing buyer willing seller interbank market. Although this depreciat

Sep 12, 2023
Zimbabwe
Zim Dollar Sustains Downward Trajectory

The Zimbabwe dollar weakened on the latest RBZ-governed liberalised auction market system, falling to ZWL4712.1675 from ZWL4647.9681 last week, representing a 1% decline. This marks the third consecut

Sep 13, 2023
Zimbabwe
Zim Dollar Sees Biggest Crush Post Shambolic Elections

The Zimbabwe dollar experienced its most significant decline, not only after the disputed election but since the start of July, indicating a rise in the injection of Zimbabwe dollar liquidity into the

Sep 20, 2023
Zimbabwe
ZiG Currency Conundrum: Government Cracks Down with Iron Fist to Tackle Black Market

Zimbabwe's newly introduced currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), has experienced appreciation on the formal market on April 18, 2024, maintaining a consistent streak of appreciation. Since its introduct

Apr 18, 2024
Zimbabwe
ZiG's Formal Market Stability Offsets Inflationary Upswings

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), has continued to maintain stability on the formal market since its inception, helping to curb inflationary pressures. On June 17th, the currency traded at ZiG13.4910 per US do

Jun 17, 2024

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Zimbabwe Introduces $5k Penalty for Telecoms with Subpar Network Quality

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

14 hours ago

Revitus REIT Sees Recovery in Short Term: Turnaround Story for New Entrants

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

17 hours ago

CBZ Holdings’ Half-Year Profit Nearly Halves

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

Sep 06, 2024

NTS Shifts Focus to Personal Selling After Closing Four Retail Outlets

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

Sep 06, 2024

ZiG Starts September on Lower Note

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

Sep 05, 2024

Forum on China-Africa Cooperation: Zim Seals Historic Avocado Exports Deal with China

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.

Sep 05, 2024

Capitalizing on Recovery: ASUN Sells Underperforming Hotels for $6.9 Million to TD Hotels & Leisure

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

Sep 04, 2024

ZiG’s Recovery Path: RBZ Implements Additional Measures to Sanitise Foreign Exchange Transactions

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has passed extra measures to sanitize the exchange control directives through enhancing transparency and efficiency in foreign exchange transactions to support Zimbabwe Go

Sep 04, 2024