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Datvest: Withstanding hardships yet optimistic about the potential for future gains
Datvest ETF offers exposure to leading consumer staples counters After running for 10 months inflation-adjusted losses hit ZWL$343 million Datvest remains in a robust position, with ZWL$328 million i
Jul 24, 2023
World
Phoenix Rising: Disco Lights Up Zimbabwe's Steel Industry, Shattering ZISCO's Gloom
The precipitous decline of the Zimbabwe Iron and Steel Company (ZISCO) stands in stark contrast to the nascent rise of China's Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco), illuminating the complex interplay
Jul 24, 2023
World
Should the Bank of Namibia Adopt a Dual Mandate? The Case for Prioritizing Inclusive Growth
Should the Bank of Namibia Adopt a Dual Mandate? The Case for Prioritizing Inclusive Growth Central banks have traditionally prioritized price stability and controlling inflation. However, in recent
Jul 24, 2023
Zimbabwe
Bank of Namibia raises interest rates to safeguard currency peg, despite impact on consumers
Windhoek - The Bank of Namibia's decision to increase the repo rate by 50 basis points, from 7.25% to 7.75%, with immediate effect, has left many Namibian consumers struggling to survive. The repo rat
Jun 19, 2023
Zimbabwe
Riding the Hyperinflationary Storm: First Mutual Delivers Solid Q1’FY23 Performance
In the face of persistent macroeconomic instability and hyperinflation in Zimbabwe, First Mutual Holdings Limited was able to navigate treacherous waters to deliver a robust set of results for the qua
May 30, 2023
Zimbabwe
Patchwork Power Solution Provides Fragile Respite as Hwange Unit 7 Joins National Grid
Zimbabwe’s Hwange Power Station Unit 7 has been officially integrated into the national power grid, adding 300MW of electricity generation capacity. This milestone comes after the power plant successf
May 29, 2023
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's Power Predicament Gets a Respite on Account of Hwange Unit 8 and Kariba
As we eagerly anticipate the synchronisation of Hwange Unit 8 tomorrow, which will augment the combined output from Unit 7 and 8 to 600 megawatts, the Kariba Hydro-Power Station has exponentially incr
May 15, 2023
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's Power Predicament Gets a Respite: Hwange Unit 8 to Sync on Tomorrow, Augmented by Kariba a 260% Output Surge, but the Relief is Fleeting!
As we eagerly anticipate the synchronisation of Hwange Unit 8 tomorrow, which will augment the combined output from Unit 7 and 8 to 600 megawatts, the Kariba Hydro-Power Station has exponentially incr
May 15, 2023
Zimbabwe
Delta Corporation Posts Impressive 60% Increase in Revenue, Delivering Sparkling FY’23 Results Despite Economic Headwinds
Delta Corporation announced sparkling results, overcoming macroeconomic headwinds in Zimbabwe and supply chain constraints to post a 12% increase in beverage volume. Lager beer volume in Zimbabwe swel
May 12, 2023
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President Mnangagwa Introduces $150 'Presidential Bonus Scheme' for Civil Servants, Further Benefits Planned
he Government of Zimbabwe has introduced a series of measures aimed at improving the welfare of its civil servants, a group that has long grappled with economic hardship. Among these is a presidential
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In a country where a visit to the doctor can still mean a choice between healing and hunger, Zimbabwe’s plan to launch its National Health Insurance (NHI) in June 2026 represents more than a policy mi
1 day agoIPEC HY'25 Pension Sector Performance: Assets Grow to $3 Bn, Arrears Rise to $100 Mn Amid Declining Income
The pensions sector in Zimbabwe, as reported by the Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) for the half-year ended 30 June 2025, showed strength with a significant 6% increase in total assets, reach
1 day agoZimbabwe's Macroeconomic Stabilisation: Insights from the 2025 IMF Article IV Consultation
imbabwe's economy has navigated a turbulent path marked by hyperinflation, currency instability, and external shocks, but the 2025 IMF Article IV consultation highlights a tentative stabilisation amid
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