World
UK Changes Immigration Policy: Ban on Care Home Workers, 10-Year Residency Requirement, Focus on High-Skilled Labour and More
The United Kingdom has introduced a series of stringent immigration reforms through its 2025 Immigration White Paper, aimed at reducing net migration and prioritising high-skilled workers to bolster e
May 14, 2025
Companies
WestProp Completes Glass-Aluminium and Brick Plants: Key Developments on Track for 2025 Completion
est Properties (West Prop), a leading real estate development company specialising in residential estates, commercial properties, and innovative construction solutions, has commissioned its state-of-t
May 12, 2025
Companies
Caledonia’s Q1 Net Profit Surges by 500%, Taxes to Government Triples to 12 Million
aledonia Mining Corporation, Zimbabwe’s third-largest gold producer, has delivered a remarkable financial performance in the first quarter of 2025, with net profit soaring by 493% to US$8.9 million fr
May 12, 2025
World
USA Proposes to Cut $555 Million to the African Development Fund: Implications for AfDB, Africa’s Development
The Trump administration has proposed to eliminate $555 million in funding for the African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional financing arm of the African Development Bank (AfDB), marks a signif
May 07, 2025
World
Gold Quarterly Snap: China Leads Demand, Jewellery Consumption Hits 35 Billion in Just 3 Months
Global gold demand soared to a record 1,206 tonnes in the first quarter of 2025, the highest Q1 figure since 2016, driven by a 1% year-on-year increase that included over-the-counter (OTC) investment.
May 07, 2025
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's Inflation Soars in April, Both M-o-M, Year-on-Year: A Comparative Analysis with SADC Neighbours
Zimbabwe’s 2025 April inflation increased both in USD and ZiG terms, with ZiG annual inflation skyrocketing according to the lates data from Zimstat. The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) launched in April 2024, r
Apr 25, 2025
World
Zimbabwe Courts Western Creditors for $2.6 Billion Bridge Financing, But Policy Gaps Stall Progress
Zimbabwe is pursuing $2.6 billion in bridge financing to clear $6.7 billion in arrears, a critical component of its $21 billion public debt, equivalent to 96.6% of its 2023 GDP (World Bank, 2024). Fi
Apr 25, 2025
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UK Opens Audit Market to Zimbabwe as Landmark Agreement Recognises Local Qualifications
Zimbabwean auditors have secured a new pathway into the United Kingdom's professional services market following a mutual recognition agreement between the two countries' audit regulators. The developm
11 hours agoOK Zimbabwe Shareholders Approve ZSE Exit, US$20 Million Recapitalisation Fails to Prevent Corporate Rescue
OK Zimbabwe shareholders have approved the retailer's withdrawal from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), approximately 16 months after authorising a US$20 million capital raise intended to restore its
1 day agoOver Half of Zimbabwe's Commercial Banks Back Caledonia's US$150 Million Bilboes Financing
Seven of Zimbabwe's 13 commercial banks have joined a US$150 million financing arrangement for Caledonia Mining Corporation's Bilboes gold project, placing approximately 54% of the country's commerci
1 day ago
