The headline ambition is large and deliberately broad based. ZNEC is expected to deploy renewable energy solutions across all 156 constituencies, at an estimated 2MW per constituency, implying a 312MW

Macadamia, however, is a long game and it only becomes compelling at scale. Tanganda’s 2023 reporting pegs macadamia plantation area at about 894 hectares, and the strategic logic is straightforward:

South Africa's maize prices have declined more than 30% year-on-year, fueled by a robust harvest that has generated substantial surpluses for both local consumption and regional exports.

Magara is a qualified Mining Engineer with over 35 years of experience across Africa's mining landscape. His early career saw him cutting his teeth in Zimbabwe's rich mining sector before making his m

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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