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Diamonds in Lab-Grown Era: Where Does Zimbabwe Stand?

The diamond industry, long synonymous with luxury, rarity, and enduring value, is undergoing a profound transformation due to the rise of lab-grown diamonds. These synthetic gems, chemically identical

Jan 29, 2026
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How AI-Driven Memory Chip Shortage Will Reshape Tech Industry Through 2027

The global semiconductor landscape is grappling with an unprecedented memory chip shortage, fueled by the explosive growth of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. As data centres devour an in

 Jan 27, 2026
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Gold Prices Surpass $5,000: Ripple Effects on Zimbabwe

The gold market has entered uncharted territory as prices breached the $5,000 per ounce milestone in January 2026, with spot prices reaching as high as $5,085 per ounce on January 26 amid continued up

 Jan 26, 2026
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Gold at US$5,000: Windfall or Stress Test for Zimbabwe’s Mining Model?

From a production perspective, the ambition to move from 36.7 tonnes toward 50 tonnes is achievable but not guaranteed. Artisanal miners can scale volumes quickly, but at rising environmental and soci

 Jan 26, 2026
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Gold Rises Toward $5 000 in Historic Safe-Haven Surge

Gold is closing in on the $5,000-an-ounce milestone, driven by a powerful mix of geopolitical uncertainty, a weakening US dollar, and deepening concerns over the stability of traditional financial sys

 Jan 23, 2026
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Zambia’s Currency Resilience Tested as Government Expands Foreign Access to Local Bonds

Copper's role in the economy can't be overstated. As a globally traded commodity, it anchors foreign exchange inflows and supports investor confidence. However, heavy reliance on a single commodity in

 Jan 22, 2026
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Malawi Hikes Fuel Prices by 42%, Sends Warning Across the Region

Malawi has executed one of the most dramatic fuel price adjustments in Southern Africa, raising petrol and diesel prices by about 42%  in a single move and instantly placing the country among the most

 Jan 21, 2026
Davos 2026's Latest Updates: Tense Dialogue Amid US-EU Standoff Over Greenland, Tariffs

The World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, opened on January 19 under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue,” but proceedings have been overshadowed by escalating transatlantic tension

Jan 21, 2026
EU Unveils Digital Networks Act: Brussels Bets on Telecom Sovereignty

The European Union, the biggest continent in terms of economic power boasting a combined nominal GDP of around $22.5 trillion in 2026, second only to the United States and surpassing China in purchasi

Jan 21, 2026
AI Boom Propels Semiconductor Industry Past $1 Trillion in 2026

Lobal semiconductor revenues are forecasted to surpass $1 trillion for the first time in 2026, according to a recent analysis by market intelligence firm Omdia. This historic milestone represents a 30

Jan 20, 2026
Sub-Saharan Africa Emerges as Fastest-Growing Region in IMF's Upbeat Revision

Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has emerged as the standout performer in the International Monetary Fund's latest World Economic Outlook update, released January 19, 2026, with regional growth accelerating t

Jan 20, 2026

Recovery for Some, Stagnation for Africa: The Survival of the Fittest

The global economy has just completed its strongest recovery from a recession in more than 60 years. Yet across much of Africa, that recovery has barely registered, exposing a widening gap between glo

Jan 20, 2026

$5,000 Gold Looms: Miners to Brace for 10% Royalty as Gold Breaks Records

Gold prices have set a new record high on the 19th of January 2026, buoyed by intensified safe-haven demand following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of 10% tariffs on goods from eight Euro

Jan 19, 2026

BAT SA shuts plant, whats next ?

Historical market data, including industry research prior to 2020, placed BATSA as the leading cigarette manufacturer in South Africa, with Euromonitor estimating it controlled more than 70% of the le

Jan 18, 2026

From Lithium to Copper; Prospect Resources’ Pivot from Zimbabwe to Zambia Signals Strategic Bet on Future Metals

ith lithium in the rear-view mirror, Prospect is now banking on copper a metal equally critical in the green energy and digital revolutions. Its Mumbezhi Copper Project, located in Zambia’s Central Pr

Jan 16, 2026

The Fall of Nicolás Maduro: A Sobering Reminder that Power is Finite

The world witnessed one of the most audacious military operations on the 3rd of January 2026 with the the United States' capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in a

Jan 05, 2026

Ramaphosa Rejects Trump’s G20 Exclusion: “South Africa Remains a Full Member”

he U.S. President Donald Trump has announced yesterday, the 26th of November 2025 that South Africa would be barred from attending the 2026 G20 Summit, set to be hosted in Miami, Florida. Speaking fr

Nov 27, 2025

U.S-China Deal Shakes Gold: Golden Correction or New Dawn?

Gold’s 2025 journey has been a rollercoaster, soaring to unprecedented heights before a dramatic plunge that has left investors questioning its next move. As of October 28, 2025, spot gold prices edge

Oct 29, 2025

Gold Falls in Biggest Slump Since 2019 as Trade Tensions Ease

Gold bullion prices plummeted by 6.3% on October 22, 2025, dropping from $4,381 to $4,082 per ounce, marking the steepest single-day decline since 2019 and halting a torrid rally that had driven the m

Oct 22, 2025