Zimbabwe
ZiG Weekly Review: Gradual Erosion Continues, What’s the Key to Sustainable Stability?
The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) has faced persistent bearish pressure against the US dollar (USD), settling at an exchange rate of 26.7069 as of March 21, 2025, marginally weaker than its 26.7116 close on Jan
Mar 21, 2025
World
Weekly Gold Commentary: Tariffs, Geo-Wars Propel Gold to $3 000 Amid Risk-Off Frenzy
Gold breached the critical $3 000 per ounce resistance level on 14 March 2025 as investors flocked to the safe - haven asset amid escalating trade hostilities and geopolitical volatility. Spot price
Mar 17, 2025
Zimbabwe
ZiG Weekly Review: Slides to 26.67, Worst Performance Since January, but PMR Gap Narrows
The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) has demonstrated sustained depreciation against the United States Dollar (USD), recording an exchange rate of 26.6749 on 17 March 2025, extending a loss-making streak observed
Mar 17, 2025
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
Top Stories
Edgars Lines Up New Store Openings with Quality Affordable Clothes to Take on Informal Sector
Edgars Stores Zimbabwe Limited, a prominent fashion retailer established in 1946 by Sydney Press, has been a cornerstone of Zimbabwe’s retail landscape for over 77 years, catering primarily to middle
1 day agoEconet Enhances Connectivity in Underserved Communities, Sustains Dominance in Data, Voice Traffic in Q1
Econet has intensified its efforts to bridge the digital divide by deploying ten lightweight, cost-effective base transceiver stations (BTS) in underserved rural areas during the first quarter ended 3
Jul 22, 2025