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Zimbabwe's 2024/25 Cropping Season: Targets, Preparatory Measures

The 2024/2025 agricultural season has commenced, albeit at a measured pace in line with expectations. Zimbabwe is targeting a production goal of 3.3 million metric tonnes for cereals and 819,500 metri

Nov 18, 2024
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Delta Posts 11% Revenue Growth, Defying Economic Challenges

DELTA Corporation , the leading beverage manufacture has posted an increase in revenue to $389.1 million for the half year ended September 2024 from US$350.6 last year. This led to a profit after tax

 Nov 13, 2024
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Rising Reserves, Waning Performance: The Dilemma of Zimbabwe's Currency

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) announced that the reserves backing the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), the fourth currency introduced in nearly a decade, have surpassed US$500 million, reaching US$509 millio

 Nov 12, 2024
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Glimmer of Hope: Zim’s Oct Gold Surge Revives Year-End Target

Zimbabwe's October gold deliveries surged 22% from September and 12% above October 2023, reaching 4,168 kgs. Small-scale miners produced 3,143 kgs, up from 2,404 kgs in September, while large-scale m

 Nov 07, 2024
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Smoke and Mirrors? ZiG Strengthens for Third Consecutive Day, Takes in 9% Gains

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) currency has exhibited an appreciation on the formal market, recording its third consecutive gain on November 6, 2024. The currency surged 3% from 26.99 to 26.01, translating

 Nov 06, 2024
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Zimbabwe Fuel Prices Rise: Petrol and Diesel Up in November

he Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has announced an increase in fuel prices for November, impacting both petrol and diesel. Petrol prices have risen from US$1.49 per litre in October to U

 Nov 06, 2024
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ZiG Extends Rally: Gains 7% against US$, Biggest Appreciation Since Launch

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) has sustained its upward momentum, appreciating by 4% to 26.90 on October 5, 2024, building on the previous day's 2.4% gain. This cumulative 7% surge over the past two days ma

 Nov 05, 2024
Year-to-Date Tobacco Update: Rakes in $1 Billion, Exports Surge, 30% Increase in Growers

Zimbabwe's year-to-date tobacco exports have raked in US$1 billion exceeding the US$960 million recorded in 2023 according to Tobacco Industries Marketing Board. The country shipped approximately 187

Nov 05, 2024
ZiG Appreciates for the First Time in a While but Premium Rate Expands

After a dismal start to the month, the ZiG has appreciated for the first time in a while, according to the latest data released by the Central Bank. The currency strengthened to 27.99 on November 4 f

Nov 04, 2024
ZiG Continues Downward Trend as November Opens

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) has demonstrated a continued suboptimal performance, declining to 28.6829 on November 1, 2024, from 27.44, marking a significant week-on-week decrease. This downturn represent

Nov 04, 2024
Smuggling Pandemic: Afdis’ HY Earnings Efficacy Shrink

he issue of smuggling presents a significant challenge to the formal economy in Zimbabwe, undermining local businesses and distorting market dynamics. Porous borders facilitate the influx of inexpens

Nov 04, 2024

Challenges Loom for 2024/25 Farming Season Amid Economic, Natural Calamities

The outlook for Zimbabwe's 2024/2025 agricultural season remains precarious, exacerbated by a convergence of governmental inefficiencies and natural disasters that threaten to deepen poverty and econo

Nov 03, 2024

Power and Panic: Kariba Dam's Water Levels Drops Below 5%

As November 2024 unfolds, Zimbabwe faces alarming news regarding the dwindling water levels at Kariba Dam, a critical resource for the nation's energy supply. The lake level has dropped to 476.14 m,

Nov 02, 2024

ZiG Transaction Limits Get a Boost, But Will It Be Enough?

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has increased transaction limits for Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) as per its latest circular. This adjustment follows a significant 43% devaluation of the ZWG in the week to

Nov 02, 2024

Sweetened Opportunities: African Sugar Producers Gear Up Amid Global Supply Shortage

According to Statista, India leads global sugar consumption, followed closely by the European Union and China. By 2024/2025, global sugar consumption is projected to reach 182 million metric tons. Bra

Oct 30, 2024

September Trade Deficit Widens Despite a Surge in Gold Exports

Zimbabwe's September trade deficit widened by 4.2% to US$207.6 million from US$199.1 million in August, according to the latest trade data released by Zimstat. This increase resulted from a substantia

Oct 28, 2024

ZiG Enters Double-Digit Inflation at 37.2%, a First Since Launch

Zimbabwe’s month-on-month inflation has entered the double digit for the first time in ZiG’s history since its introduction in April 2024 according to the latest data released by the nation’s statisti

Oct 25, 2024

September Trade Review: Gold Exports Increases but Value Declines Despite Rallying Prices

Gold exports in September 2024 surged to 40.2%, up from 37.9% in August and 34.2% in July while tobacco exports, partly or wholly stemmed, followed closely at 19.3%, marking a notable growth from 13%

Oct 25, 2024

Currency Hypocrisy: Are Monetary Gaffers Taking a Local Pay-check, in ZiG?

From 26.65 last week, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) has further depreciated to 27.44 on a week-on-week basis, according to the latest data released by the Central Bank. Since its devaluation of 43% in a sin

Oct 24, 2024