Zambia
ZCCM Investments Holdings Releases 2022 Financial Update, Focus on Reviving Mopani and Pursuing New Opportunities
Mopani, ZCCM’s flagship copper mining operations, incurred a loss of ZMW5.08 billion in 2022 compared to ZMW 1.46 billion in 2021. Mopani’s smelter shutdown for 45 days hampered its copper production,
Jul 02, 2023
South Africa
FirstRand Limited Maintains Earnings Expectations Despite Challenging Economic Environment
s previously guided, the group expects its credit loss ratio for the year to remain below its stated through-the-cycle range, given its targeted origination approach. The group's capital and liquidity
Jun 21, 2023
South Africa
Standard Bank Group Expects Strong Earnings Growth Despite Challenging Economic Environment
Standard Bank Group's banking activities recorded revenue growth in excess of 20% higher than the same period in the previous year, driven by higher-than-expected average interest rates and good balan
Jun 20, 2023
South Africa
City Lodge Hotels Limited sees rebound in tourism as demand patterns normalise
The average room rate has also rebounded, with high single digit percentage increases against the equivalent 2019 rates. The May year to date average room rate for 2023 is 12% higher than the prior co
Jun 20, 2023
Zimbabwe
PPC Zimbabwe: Overcoming Challenges and Poised for Growth in Zimbabwe's Cement Sector
According to the update, PPC Zimbabwe's sales volumes declined by 16% compared to the same period last year due to planned kiln maintenance shutdowns in the first half of the financial year and freque
Jun 20, 2023
World
The Rise of China's Influence in the Global Metals Market: How the Loss of Benchmark Status by the LME may impact Zimbabwe
In a major shake-up for the global metals market, the London Metal Exchange (LME) has lost its benchmark status for a part of the nickel market. According to a report by Bloomberg News, the Shanghai M
Jun 05, 2023
Zambia
"Copper surplus hits 332,000 tonnes in Q1 2023, what does it mean for Zambia and other copper producers?"
According to the ICSG, world refined copper output increased by 7.5% to 6.69 million tonnes, while usage was estimated to be 2.3% higher at 6.35 million tonnes. This surplus can be attributed to a ris
May 29, 2023
Companies
Rare Earth Element Bonanza in Zambia: Prospect Resources secures Option for 51% in prospective REE project
The Kesya Project includes a large-scale exploration license where previous geological mapping and sampling has identified a large rare earth element (REE)-enriched carbonatite intrusion. Rock chip sa
May 15, 2023
Companies
Lucara's Underground Challenge: Early Delays and Diamond Pricing Woes Test Expansion Vision at Karowe
According to GlobalData, Botswana is the world's second-largest producer of diamonds, with output of 24,810kct in 2022, up by 8% on 2021. Over the five years to 2021, production from Botswana decrease
May 15, 2023
Top Stories
Nampak Writes Down Zim Operations by R136 Million and Exits, Cites Need to "Eliminate Risk"
Nampak Limited, the JSE-listed packaging manufacturer, reported normalised headline earnings of R346 million for the six months ended 31 March 2026, up 9% from R317 million in the comparable period of
20 hours agoSARB Raises Rates for First Time in Three Years Due to Iran War, Zimbabwe Faces Imported Tightening
The South African Reserve Bank has raised its benchmark repurchase rate by 25 basis points to 7.00% on Thursday, the first rate increase in three years, joining a small group of emerging market centra
21 hours agoWhat the Invictus PSA Really Means: Legal Framework Signed, Appraisal Wells to Decide the Prize
Invictus Energy has suspended trading in its shares pending a material announcement expected by Friday, which the company has confirmed relates to the imminent signing of a Production Sharing Agreemen
22 hours agoSADC's Grain Supercycle:Zimbabwe Joins Zambia, South Africa in Record-Breaking Bumper Harvest
In the same week that Zambia announced the highest maize harvest in its recorded history, and South Africa confirmed the largest grain crop ever produced on the continent's southern tip, Zimbabwe rel
1 day agoZimbabwe Unveils Most Ambitious Post-Independence Industrial Policy with Integrated Provincial SEZs
Cabinet has approved on the 26th of May 2026, the framework for the establishment of Integrated Provincial Special Economic Zones across all ten provinces of Zimbabwe, presented by the Minister of Fin
May 27, 2026
