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World
Global Gold at Glance: 2024’s Record Production, Record Prices Analysis, What Were Key Drivers
Global gold demand reached unprecedented levels in 2024, with total demand (including over-the-counter investment) rising by 1% year-on-year in the fourth quarter to achieve a new quarterly high. Thi
Feb 17, 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
World
Weekly Gold Commentary: Tariffs, Geo-Wars Propel Gold to $3 000 Amid Risk-Off Frenzy
Gold breached the critical $3 000 per ounce resistance level on 14 March 2025 as investors flocked to the safe - haven asset amid escalating trade hostilities and geopolitical volatility. Spot price
Mar 17, 2025
Zimbabwe
TSL Retreat from Nampak's $25 Mn Deal: An Immature Romance Doomed by Shareholder Scepticism
TSL Limited, a Zimbabwean conglomerate with interests in logistics, agrochemicals, and packaging, has terminated its US$25 million bid for a 51.43% stake in Nampak Zimbabwe, the country’s leading pack
Sep 17, 2025
World
Precious Metals Stage Sharp Rebound: Gold and Silver Recover After Brutal Sell-Off
Gold and silver prices rebounded strongly today, erasing a portion of the historic losses suffered late last week and into Monday. Spot gold climbed as much as 4% intraday before settling over 2% high
Feb 03, 2026
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At the Foot of Table Mountain: South Africa’s Digital State and the Power of Data in the Age of AI
Tourism economics operate on scale. South Africa welcomes more than 10 million international visitors annually. Incremental growth in higher-spend segments translates directly into foreign exchange ac
1 day agoSouth Africa's digital 24-Hour Visa Application Platform Set to Revolutionalise Tourism
In a bold move to supercharge South Africa's post-pandemic tourism rebound, President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled a game-changing policy during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) today: a fully digit
Feb 12, 2026Zimbabwe's Maize Paradox: Production Gains Soar Yet Imports Remain Third-Largest Commodity
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
Feb 11, 2026
