The European Union, the biggest continent in terms of economic power boasting a combined nominal GDP of around $22.5 trillion in 2026, second only to the United States and surpassing China in purchasi

The diamond industry, long synonymous with luxury, rarity, and enduring value, is undergoing a profound transformation due to the rise of lab-grown diamonds. These synthetic gems, chemically identical

Zimbabwe and the International Monetary Fund have agreed to a 10-month Staff-Monitored Programme (SMP), a move aimed less at securing immediate funding than at rebuilding trust with international cred

Zimbabwe's maize sector continues to reflect the country's turbulent yet resilient agricultural history, oscillating between periods of surplus, severe disruption, and tentative recovery. While the na

Following Cabinet approval on February 10, 2026, Zimbabwe's Speaker of the National Assembly, Jacob Mudenda, gazetted the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill on February 16, initiating a m

Zimbabwe has delivered two cancer treatment machines at its main referral hospitals, marking a significant advancement in public oncology services. According to the Ministry of Health and Child Care

Zimbabwe's lithium industry (white gold) delivered a stellar performance in 2025, with sales volumes reaching 1.52 million (1,522,893.93) metric tonnes and generating US$571.6 million in revenue, surp

First Mutual Properties Limited (FMP), one of Zimbabwe's most recognised real estate investment companies, has confirmed that it is engaged in active negotiations to evaluate a potential transaction t

The Government has cut city parking fees to US$0.50 cents per hour from US$1 per hour as part of a sweeping overhaul of business licensing and municipal charges now formalised under Statutory Instrume

Zimbabwe's 2026 tobacco marketing season is poised to commence tomorrow, Wednesday, March 4, with auction sales opening first on the floors, followed by contract sales kicking off on Thursday, March 5

South Africa closed 2025 with GDP growth of 1.1%, a number that is, depending on how you look at it, either a modest step forward or a stark reminder of how far the country still has to go. The coali

Zimbabwe's Cabinet has approved the waiver of the requirement for import licences for agricultural equipment spare parts imported for a farmer's own use on the 6th Cabinet Briefing held on the 17th of

The government has formally transferred the long-collapsed Zimbabwe Iron and Steel Company (ZISCO) to the Mutapa Investment Fund, the country’s sovereign wealth vehicle in an attempt to breath life in

Zimbabwe's petrol blend carries an embedded cost that most consumers see only as the final pump price but rarely interrogate as an individual line item. That cost is ethanol. The Zimbabwe Energy Regul

Zimbabwe's Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion has announced one of the most comprehensive regulatory reform packages the agricultural sector has seen in years, with Cab

Harare-Effective 2 April 2026, ZERA set diesel at US$2.11 per litre and petrol blend E5 at US$2.23, citing a 33.16% rise in the diesel FOB price since the last review as a direct consequence of the Ir