Companies
Caledonia Seeks to Raise US$120m in Convertible Debt as Bilboes Funding Needs Intensify
aledonia Mining Corporation, Zimbabwe’s third-largest gold producer, has moved to secure up to US$120 million through a proposed issuance of convertible senior notes due 2033, a financing decision ref
Jan 15, 2026
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Lifts Fabric Import Tariffs to 40% to Protect Local Textile Producers
The Government has reviewed the customs duty on selected polyester staple fibres and dyed woven cotton fabrics to 40% plus US$2.50 per kilogram, according to the 2026 National Budget measures under th
Jan 15, 2026
Botswana
Standard Chartered Exits Botswana Business ,Deepens Retreat from African Markets
Standard Chartered ,a British multinational bank focused on Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, providing corporate, investment, and wealth management banking has exited Botswana to reassess risk, sca
Jan 13, 2026
Zimbabwe
U.S. Expands Visa Bond Policy to Zimbabwe, Imposes Up to US$15,000 Requirement
The U.S. Embassy has expanded its visa bond policy to include Zimbabwe among 38 targeted countries, effectively tightening access to the United States and imposing steep new financial hurdles for Zimb
Jan 12, 2026
Companies
Karo Mining’s Loss Narrows 13% in FY2025 , Platinum Recovery Breathes Life Into Long-Delayed Project
Karo Mining Holdings Plc, the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX)-listed mining investment company developing the Karo Platinum Project in Zimbabwe, narrowed its annual loss in the year ended 30 Sept
Jan 05, 2026
