The year 2024 proved to be exceptionally challenging for both developed and developing nations. Zimbabwe experienced its most severe drought in over four decades, exacerbated by the ongoing geopolitic

Gold has recorded a historical high of US$296.85 million in exports value in October according to the latest data released by Zimstat in terms of value. Of all the exports, gold accounted for 42.4% s

The global platinum supply experienced a 7% year-over-year (YoY) increase to 1,479 koz in Q3 2024, primarily driven by augmented stock releases in South Africa. This uptick in supply was a welcome dev

Meikles Limited's largest shareholder, John Moxon, has convened an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) to effect a strategic restructuring of the company's Board of Directors. The EGM is slated for De

The government has implemented a strategic amendment to the Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, effectively enabling the Mutapa Investment Fund to leverage state-controlled assets as collateral for debt financ

The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Limited (ZSE) has suspended trading of Meikles Limited shares with immediate effect until further notice. This decision was announced in a circular posted today, and it ai

Rainbow Tourism Group Limited (RTG), the second-largest hotelier group in Zimbabwe, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Nyanga's Montclair Hotel and Casino for US$5 million. The acquis

Simbisa Brands, the leading quick-service restaurant (QSR) operator in Zimbabwe, reported a significant rise in energy expenditures, which more than doubled year-over-year (YoY) in Q1 FY2025. This up

First Capital Bank has posted a solid third-quarter performance, driven by a restructuring exercise aimed at enhancing its operating model. In the banking sector, restructuring refers to the process

Proplastics, a premier plastics products manufacturer and distributor, reported subdued year-to-date (YTD) results for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The company experienced a 5% contractio

EcoCash Holdings reported a 185% surge in deposits to ZWG1.37 billion for the six months ended August 31, 2024, compared to ZWG483 million in the corresponding 2023 period. This significant growth wa

Zimplow Holdings Limited reported a 12% decline in topline to US$20.6 million, in the thrird quarter to 30 September 2024 compared to the prior year according to the company’s latest trading update.

National Foods, the country's leading food producer, achieved a remarkable milestone, surpassing the US$100 million mark in just three months of FY2025 (Q1), despite challenges posed by power outages

Largest foods processor, Innscor Africa Limited has posted a solid Q1 performance for the period to 30 September 2024. This performance which saw over 90% of its units on the upward trend, sustain gro

African Sun, the largest hotel group in the region, reported occupancy rates exceeding 50% reaching 55%, a 7-percentage point increase from the same period last year. This achievement played a crucia

The 2024/2025 agricultural season has commenced, albeit at a measured pace in line with expectations. Zimbabwe is targeting a production goal of 3.3 million metric tonnes for cereals and 819,500 metri

Caledonia Mining Corporation and Padenga Holdings released their third-quarter performance reports this week, with both companies edging closer to their annual targets. Padenga, currently the third-l

Caledonia Mining Corporation, a leading gold producer, has reported a third-quarter gold production of 18,992 ounces from 21,772 ounces produced in the comparable quarter due to lower grade and reduce

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) announced that the reserves backing the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), the fourth currency introduced in nearly a decade, have surpassed US$500 million, reaching US$509 millio

Delta Corporation, a blue-chip entity listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), has encountered significant headwinds in its sorghum beer segment, resulting in diminished sales volumes domestically