Companies
Premier African Minerals Limited Enters US$2.4 Million Settlement to Halt Enforcement Action at Zulu Lithium
Premier African Minerals Limited has entered into a mutual release and settlement agreement with J R Goddard Contracting (Private) Limited (JRG) regarding a US$2.4 million debt tied to its Zulu Lithiu
Jan 22, 2026
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
Top Stories
GetBucks Joins Four Other Capitalized Deposit-Taking Microfinance Institutions as Sector Strengthens
The first half of 2026 therefore presents a mixed but improving picture. On one side, GetBucks has successfully crossed the US$5 million capital threshold, increasing the number of adequately capitali
19 hours agoZimbabwe’s Digital Payment Economy Expands as Mobile Money and Debit Cards Rise, while POS Stalls
That combination suggests that Zimbabwe's financial system is not simply becoming larger. It is becoming more digital. The real test in the second half of 2026 will be whether this expanding infrastru
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