Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Abolishes Building Permits in Boldest Real Estate Reform in a Generation

Zimbabwe has abolished building permit requirements and Environmental Impact Assessment obligations at the local authority level for property development projects, in what constitutes the most structu

May 13, 2026
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Zimbabwe’s Zero Cost MSME Accounts Redraw the Battle for the Informal Economy

Long-term capital formation remains the decisive variable. Large-scale mining requires stable exchange rate policy, predictable foreign currency retention thresholds and enforceable contract framework

 May 12, 2026
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Zimbabwe Holds Africa’s Highest Gold Reserve Shares as RBZ Builds ZiG Confidence Case

Harare- Zimbabwe held 4.48 tonnes of gold reserves as of 11 May 2026, according to data published by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe drawing on International Monetary Fund International Financial Statist

 May 12, 2026
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Zimbabwe Faces Growing El Niño Threat as Early Warning Signals Raise Fears Over 2026/27 Agricultural Season

The energy sector also remains exposed.Kariba Dam continues to play a major role in Zimbabwe’s electricity supply system, meaning prolonged drought conditions could once again constrain hydropower gen

 May 11, 2026
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Understanding Zimbabwe’s BIPPA Farm Returns and What They Mean for the Economy

Agriculture depends on more than ownership alone. Productivity requires financing, infrastructure, technical expertise, secure tenure systems, efficient markets, and long-term policy consistency. With

 May 11, 2026
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Cereal Surplus Claims Grow: Maize Import Bill Keeps Rising

Zimbabwe spent USD 128.4 million importing maize in the first three months of 2026,  January at USD 30.3 million, February at USD 44.9 million, and March at USD 53.2 million, according to ZimStat Exte

 May 11, 2026
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Diesel Jumps 20% in First Quarter as Zimbabwe’s Power Crisis Turns Into a Fuel Bill Problem

Zimbabwe has consumed significantly more fuel in the first quarter of 2026 than it did in the same period a year ago, according to data released by the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority. Diesel dem

 May 11, 2026
A Shift in Tone: Treasury Signals End of Forced Confidence in National Currency

Zimbabwe's Deputy Finance Minister David Mnangagwa has said the government will not attempt to force public confidence in the Zimbabwe Gold currency, instead committing to sustained institutional supp

May 11, 2026
Zimbabwe Caps Strongest Annual Growth in Decade: Most Robust Expansion Since 2009

Zimbabwe's economy closed 2025 with a full-year growth trajectory that comfortably outpaced regional peers, with the Q4 2025 year-on-year GDP growth rate of 7.04% confirming that the economy sustained

May 08, 2026
Tobacco Output Hits 200m kg in 42 Days, But Prices Remain Compressed

Zimbabwe's 2026 flue-cured Virginia tobacco season had, by Day 42 of trading on 5 May 2026, moved 199,114,300 kilograms across both auction and contract floors at a combined average price of USD 2.60

May 07, 2026
Calm Before the Storm? ZERA Holds While SADC Peers Breach Historic Price Records

ZERA, Zimbabwe's energy regulator, has held flat petroleum pump prices for the period to 15 May 2026 with petrol (E20 blend) at USD 2.08 per litre and diesel at USD 2.09 per litre in United States dol

May 07, 2026

Zimbabwe Tests Diesel Blending to Cut Fuel Import Costs

The numbers suggest that the stakes are high. Diesel consumption continues to grow, reflecting economic activity and structural dependence on road transport. Any intervention in this market will have

May 06, 2026

Zimbabwe Resets Mining Fees, Introduces Tiered Fee Structure

Cabinet has approved a comprehensive review of licences, permits, levies, and fees charged across Zimbabwe's mining sector, introducing a tiered fee structure in which artisanal and small-scale miners

May 06, 2026

Xarani and the Platform Bet: What FBC Holdings Is Building, and Whether It Can Work

The platform bet is intellectually coherent, the Finserve trajectory demonstrates the commercial destination at maturity, and the internal group synergies with MicroPlan, OutRisk and FBC Bank are real

May 06, 2026

Mozambique, South Africa Drive Zimbabwe’s Q1 Growth: America’s Slump Weakens March Arrivals

Zimbabwe's tourism sector has recorded 384,561 international arrivals in the first quarter of 2026, an 11% increase year-on-year, generating USD 251 million in tourism receipts, a 14% improvement from

May 05, 2026

South Africa Sees Steep Fuel Price Hike in Years: What’s Next for Zimbabwe?

South Africa is set to implement a steep fuel price increase effective Wednesday 6 May 2026, with diesel rising by R6.19 per litre (USD 0.37) and petrol increasing by R3.27 per litre (USD 0.20), as co

May 05, 2026

Gold Sets New Q1 Price Record: Lifts Zimbabwe Even as Production Underwhelms

The LBMA gold price has set a new quarterly average record of USD 4,873 per ounce in the first quarter of 2026, having hit an all-time historical high of USD 5,405 per ounce in January before a notabl

May 05, 2026

Funny Facts About Zim-Regional Fuel Prices: Zambia’s Cheaper Fuel Passes Through Zimbabwe First

Zambia imports a substantial portion of its refined petroleum products through Zimbabwe, transiting Beit Bridge and travelling north along the Harare-Chirundu highway corridor before crossing into Lus

May 05, 2026

Mutapa Gold Arm Gets New CEO as Commodity Financing Ambition Builds

Patrick Maseva-Shayawabaya has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Mutapa Investment Fund's gold subsidiary, replacing Trevor Barnard, who has held the role since 2024. Maseva-Shayawabaya joins

May 04, 2026