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$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

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Will Zimbabwe Be Ready to End Dollarization by 2030?

On 8 January 2026, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) launched  its Five-Year Strategic Plan (2026–2030), placing a transition to a mono-currency economy at the centre of its long-term monetary ambiti

 Jan 16, 2026
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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
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Record foreign receipts; where is the money coming from?

To speak more into the 15-year trend, the period between 2009–2012 saw a post-dollarisation rebound, with prices and trade stabilizing. The agriculture sector commenced a partially recovery while mini

 Jan 15, 2026
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Zimbabwe's Gold Industry Finally Surpasses $4 Bn Export Goal in 11 Months

Zimbabwe has achieved a significant milestone in its extractive sector by surpassing the long-elusive US$4 billion threshold in gold export revenues, a target originally earmarked for 2023 but deferre

 Jan 15, 2026
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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
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Zimbabwe Rewrites History: Posts Historic Trade Surplus

Zimbabwe achieved a historic trade surplus of US$90.5 million in November 2025, marking the country's first-ever monthly surplus approaching the US$100 million threshold, according to the latest data

 Jan 15, 2026
What to read from Caledonia Mining’s latest numbers

Once Caledonia Mining Corporation starts to produce at the anticipated levels, it becomes a billion-dollar company demanding a huge realignment in its market valuation. The status will place it in th

Jan 14, 2026
Record Gold Prices Lift Zimbabwe’s Forex Earnings to US$16.2bn

Zimbabwe earned US$16.2 billion in foreign currency receipts in 2025, up from US$13.3 billion in 2024, according to the latest foreign exchange update from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), with the

Jan 14, 2026
What Zimbabwe's Record 46 tonnes Gold Breakthrough Really Means, and Road Ahead

Zimbabwe's gold production reached a historic milestone in 2025, with a total output of 46.7 tonnes. This figure exceeded the government's target of 40 tonnes and Fidelity's projection of 45 tonnes, w

Jan 14, 2026
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

Zimbabwe's Aggressive 15% Digital Withholding Tax Dwarfs Africa's Norms

Zimbabwe, has introduced a 15% withholding tax on offshore digital goods and services, marking a bold and aggressive step in modernising its tax framework to capture revenue from the burgeoning digita

Jan 12, 2026

South Africa's Falling Maize Prices Offer Relief to Zimbabwe Amid Lean Season Food Security Strains

South Africa's maize prices have declined more than 30% year-on-year, fueled by a robust harvest that has generated substantial surpluses for both local consumption and regional exports.

Jan 07, 2026

Sincerity, Stability and Regional Lessons: Why Context Matters for Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's Finance Minister's emphasis on sincerity in economic policy remains highly relevant as the country pursues currency stabilisation, confidence-building, debt management, and reforms amid lon

Jan 06, 2026

Zimbabwe's Gold Royalty Reform: No Full Backtrack, a Pragmatic Gamble on Soaring Prices

Zimbabwe's gold sector has continued its remarkable surge in 2025, building on the record 36.48 tonnes produced in 2024 (following a dip to 30.1 tonnes in 2023). The country surpassed its annual prod

Dec 25, 2025

Diamond Sector's Revival: Exports Hits Record,But Reforms a Game-Changer

Zimbabwe’s diamond industry continues to exhibit resilience amid hardship, with October 2025 exports surging to $43.4 million from zero in September, lifting the first 10 months' cumulative revenue t

Dec 17, 2025

Zimbabwe Surpasses 40-Tonne Gold Target Early, Earnings Eye Over $4 Bn: But is Treasury Benefiting?

Zimbabwe's gold sector has achieved a notable milestone in 2025, surpassing its annual production target of 40 tonnes with a cumulative year-to-date output of 41.4 tonnes as of November, exceeding pro

Dec 11, 2025

Zimbabwe's Exports Surpass $1 Billion for First Time, Imports Steal the Show at $1.03 Billion

Zimbabwe has achieved a historic milestone in October 2025, with monthly exports surpassing the US$1 billion threshold for the first time, reaching US$1.02 billion. This represented a strong 20.2% mo

Dec 08, 2025

ZiG Defies Gravity: On Track for Best Annual Performance in 25 Years

Zimbabwe is experiencing one of the most remarkable gold production surges in its history, achieving a record 36.48 tonnes in 2024 after a dip to 30.1 tonnes in 2023, with 2025 now firmly on track to

Dec 05, 2025