Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's Inflation Surges to 6.6% in January 2024, Consumer Prices Continue to Rise
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%.
Jan 29, 2024
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's Ariston Holdings Weathers Challenges, Reports Growth in Tea and Macadamia Sales
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
Jan 29, 2024
South Africa
Truworths International Reports 8.2% Increase in Retail Sales Amid Economic Challenges
Truworths International Limited (TRU.J) on Monday reported an 8.2% growth in retail sales for the 26-week period ended 31 December 2023. The South African-based fashion retailer revealed that its reta
Jan 29, 2024
Zimbabwe
Amalgamated Regional Trading Holdings Reports Decreased Profits in FY 2023, Faces Audit Concerns
Amalgamated Regional Trading Holdings Limited (ART), a leading trading and manufacturing company based in Zimbabwe, has released its financial results for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023. The
Jan 04, 2024
Zimbabwe
Navigating the Wild Side: Unveiling Zimbabwe's Corporate Landscape, Willdale’s 2023 FY Results, and the Path to Prosperity
Despite the obstacles encountered, Willdale experienced a remarkable surge in its inflation-adjusted revenue in 2023. The company's revenue reached a staggering ZWL 37 billion, a whopping 106% increas
Jan 03, 2024
Mining
China's Metal Pricing Influence: Implications for African Miners and Governments in a Changing Landscape
The London Metal Exchange (LME) plans to introduce new metals contracts based on prices from the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE), according to Reuters. This collaborative effort if it consummates cou
Dec 19, 2023
Botswana
Tlou Energy Secures A$3 Million Loan Agreement: Bolstering Expansion Plans in Botswana
lou Energy Limited, a leading energy company focused on developing natural gas resources in Botswana, has successfully secured an additional A$3 million loan agreement. The loan, provided by entities
Nov 07, 2023
Zambia
ZCCM Investments Holdings PLC Progresses in Negotiations with Vedanta: A Game-Changer for Zambia's Mining Industry
ZCCM Investments Holdings PLC (ZCCM-IH) has taken a significant step forward in negotiations with Vedanta Resources Limited, potentially reshaping the future of Konkola Copper Mines (KCM). The recent
Nov 07, 2023
Companies
Turnstar Holdings Reports Strong Half-Year Financial Results with Increased Rental Revenues
Turnstar Holdings Limited, a diversified group with subsidiaries in Botswana, Tanzania, and the UAE, has announced its unaudited group financial results for the six-month period ending July 31, 2023.
Nov 01, 2023
Botswana
Tlou Advances Gas-to-Power Project, Cementing Position as Key Power Player in Southern Africa
Tlou, an energy solutions company operating in Sub-Saharan Africa, showcased remarkable progress in its gas-to-power project during its fourteenth Annual General Meeting (AGM). The company's concerted
Nov 01, 2023
Zimbabwe
Anglo American's Sustainability Progress Sets the Course for Sustainable Mining: Lessons for Zimbabwean Miners
As global awareness of the importance of sustainability continues to grow, large organizations like Anglo American plc are paving the way for responsible and sustainable mining practices. In their rec
Oct 25, 2023
Botswana
Anglo American Names Matt Walker as CEO of Marketing Business, Peter Whitcutt Steps Down after 33 Years with Company
Anglo American, a global mining company, has announced the appointment of Matt Walker as the new CEO of its Marketing business. This decision comes after Peter Whitcutt, who has been with the company
Oct 13, 2023
Markets
De Beers' Cycle 8 Rough Diamond Sales Reflect Industry Rebalancing and Increased Marketing Investment
De Beers, a subsidiary of global mining company Anglo American, has reported a provisional figure of $200 million for the rough diamond sales value in its eighth sales cycle of 2023. This figure repre
Oct 06, 2023
Markets
Turnstar Holdings Limited Reports Strong Growth in Rental Revenues for H1 2023
Turnstar Holdings Limited's trading statement for the half-year period ended July 31, 2023, reveals a significant increase in rental revenues and operational profitability. Despite challenges, the com
Oct 06, 2023
Top Stories
ZiG Deflation Hits -0.1% in March as USD Inflation Holds Steady at 15%: Contrasts Southern Africa’s Varied Trends
Inflation dynamics in Southern Africa as of March 2025 reveal a region of contrasts, with Zimbabwe’s dual-currency system standing out as a focal point of economic complexity. Zimbabwe’s ZiG month-on
13 hours agoMad Money Muse Zimbabwe’s Economic Soap Opera, Episode 3 – Cash, Brides, and Army Bridesmaids
Picture this: Wicknell Chivhayo, Zimbabwe’s tender-preneur extraordinaire, struts into the lobola negotiations with a briefcase stuffed with US$100,000 in crisp greenbacks. In a country where most fol
Mar 26, 2025