Companies
Rising Copper Prices, Strategic Pivot to Aluminium: Analysing CAFCA’s Strategic Shift
The surge in global copper prices, while often interpreted as a positive indicator for mining-heavy economies, presents a significant cost burden for manufacturers like CAFCA, which rely heavily on co
Mar 14, 2025
World
Platinum Market Faces Worst Imbalance Since 2013: 2024-25 Deficit Projections Highlight Structural Risks
The platinum market is grappling with its most severe supply-demand imbalance since 2013, with deficits projected at 995 koz in 2024 and 848 koz in 2025, driven by structural supply constraints and v
Mar 13, 2025
Zimbabwe
ZiG Weekly Review: ZiG Hits 48-Day Low on Formal Market Amid Fiscal Recalibration
The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) registered a 48-day low on March 10, 2025, trading at 26.6486 against the USD, marginally above its January 22 nadir of 26.7116. While the 0.2% week-on-week depreciation appea
Mar 11, 2025
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's Gold Production Decline in February: Sectoral Challenges, Rainfall Impacts
Zimbabwe's gold deliveries declined by 17.7% month-on-month in February 2024, falling to 2.56 tonnes from 3.1 tonnes in January. This marks the lowest monthly output in over six months since June 2024
Mar 06, 2025
Companies
Proplastics CEO, Kudakwashe Chigiya Resigns, Paschal Changunda Appointed Acting Leader
Plastics and plastic products manufacturer, Proplastics Limited, has announced the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kudakwashe Leo Chigiya, effective 19 February 2025. The Board of
Mar 03, 2025
World
Weekly Gold Wrap: Tariffs Spark Global Gold Rush, COMEX Inventories Hit Pandemic Highs
With increasing US tariffs across the world from America to Europe, Asia to Africa, gold has emerged as a critical barometer of market uncertainty. As trade tensions escalate, investors and instituti
Mar 03, 2025
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's Inflation Cools in February for Both USD, ZiG: Regional Comparison and Analysis
Zimbabwe’s inflation landscape brightened in February 2025, with month-on-month rates for both its gold-backed ZiG currency and the U.S. dollar plummeting to their lowest levels in months, according t
Feb 27, 2025
Zimbabwe
FBC Unveils Premium Mastercard with Exclusive Perks, Connects Zimbabwe to Global Markets
Zimbabwe’s titan bank, FBC Holdings, has launched a new family of FBC Premium Mastercard products yesterday at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Harare. It is linked to both USD and Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG), an
Feb 26, 2025
Zimbabwe
ZiG Weekly Review: Records 3% YTD Decline, Battle for Long-Term Stability Continues
The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), the nation’s fourth currency initiative in nearly a decade, has experienced marginal year-to-date (YTD) depreciation of 3%, declining from ZiG25.795 on January 1, 2025, to ZiG
Feb 24, 2025
World
Global Gold Weekly Round-Up: Gold Prices Surge Dents Jewellery Demand, Fuels Investment Boom
he gold market has experienced a remarkable rally since the beginning of the year, with prices repeatedly hitting new all-time highs. While this surge has been a boon for investors, it has cast a shad
Feb 24, 2025
Top Stories
Nampak Sustains 1HY Profitability Despite Soft Volumes: Targets Regional Markets for Growth
Nampak Zimbabwe, the country’s largest packaging firm, reported a challenging first half of 2025, with revenue declining by 17% to US$38 million from US$45.78 million in the prior year, as detailed in
Jun 02, 2025