According to Statista, India leads global sugar consumption, followed closely by the European Union and China. By 2024/2025, global sugar consumption is projected to reach 182 million metric tons. Bra

In 2023, global chrome ore production increased by 4% year-on-year, driven by demand from Chinese smelters. Despite a slight dip in the first quarter, chrome prices are gaining momentum this year.

Zimplats, which is 87% (June 2023) owned by Implats, increased its 6E (platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and gold) matte production by 5.7% to 646,000 ounces. This solid performance was

Pick n Pay, a leading South African retailer, has successfully raised a substantial R4 billion (US$218 million) through a rights offer that was oversubscribed, reflecting strong investor confidence in

In its latest quarterly market update for the period ended 30 June 2024, Shumba Energy Ltd., an energy development company based in Botswana, has provided an in-depth look into its ongoing projects an

Africa's financial landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation, fueled by the swift rise of financial technologies (fintech) and the burgeoning role of artificial intelligence (AI). The latest

Pick n Pay, the prominent South African grocery and retail group which has a partnership with TM Supermarkets in Zimbabwe, a Meikles subsidiary, has unveiled a significant strategic plan that could re

"Post forecasts that sugar cane production will increase by 1% to 3.5 million metric tons (MT) in marketing year 2023/24, while sugar production is expected to rise by 3% to 410,000 MT," the report st

The launch of Amazon's online store in South Africa this May marks a watershed moment for the country's rapidly growing e-commerce sector. After years of anticipation, the global retail giant has fin

Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), the global brewing giant with a stake in Delta Corporation, Zimbabwe's largest beverage company, recently announced its financial results for the 1st quarter of 2024.

Shumba Energy Ltd, a Botswana-based energy development company listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange, has announced steady progress towards financial closure for its flagship Tati Solar PV Project. Th

TOAZ casts doubt on the suitability of low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellite systems, popularized by firms like Starlink, as a broad solution for Zimbabwe.  The association says high costs are likely to lim

AB InBev, the leading global brewer, has experienced significant expansion in its operations in South Africa and Africa. This growth can be attributed to the company's strategic focus on capturing mar

Mutapa Investment Fund's acquisition of a 37.1% stake in Cottco reflects a strategic decision by the government to transfer its shareholding from the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development. This

The fourth quarter of 2023 was a turbulent one for the platinum group metals (pgm) market, as geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions affected the prices and availability of these precious metals

Starafrica Corporation, a prominent participant in the sugar industry, has recently disclosed its performance, which mirrors the multitude of hurdles it encountered during the period ended September 3

TSL Limited operates in key sectors such as agriculture, mining, energy, pharmaceuticals, and trade, playing a crucial role in the movement and exchange of commodities. The company's diversified portf

Impala Platinum Holdings reported a gross Group 6E production increase of 18% to 1.90 million 6E ounces compared to the same period last year. This growth was primarily driven by improved production f

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%.

The trading update highlighted the unfavorable climate conditions in the first quarter, with below-average rainfall and extremely hot weather impacting agricultural operations. However, the weather im