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Large scale miners will not benefit from strong gold prices: Explainer

A more sustainable approach would rebalance incentives rather than concentrating extraction on the easiest-to-tax players. That could include a more uniform royalty architecture with modest differenti

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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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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
Zimbabwe
ZSE Changes its Index Composition; Here is What You Need to Know

The shift reflects on the market’s growing tilt toward property-backed and yield-oriented instruments at the expense of operating businesses. This transition highlights how inflation stability and tig

 Jan 21, 2026
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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
Zimbabwe
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
Zimbabwe
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
ZiG Sustains Momentum: Gold Rally, IMF Optimism Fuel Resilience

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency is exhibiting a modest resilience this week in the formal market, appreciating by 0.04% against the US dollar last week. This slight gain aligns with broader stabilisa

Oct 29, 2025
Weekly Currency Market Analysis: Monetary Discipline Anchors ZiG Stability Post-2024 Devaluation

he Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), backed by reserves estimated at USD 900 million by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), has maintained a stable exchange rate, marking over a year of resilience since the Septem

Oct 20, 2025
Gold Eyes $5k by 2026 as Shutdown, Bank Distress Cement $4K Rally

Gold's relentless climb reached new heights on October 17, 2025, with spot prices surging to around $4,365 per ounce on Friday, reclaiming momentum toward the week's record peak of $4,379.93 and posit

Oct 17, 2025
IPEC HY'25 Pension Sector Performance: Assets Grow to $3 Bn, Arrears Rise to $100 Mn Amid Declining Income

The pensions sector in Zimbabwe, as reported by the Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) for the half-year ended 30 June 2025, showed strength with a significant 6% increase in total assets, reach

Oct 16, 2025

ZSE Holdings’ Q3 2025: VFEX Cap Hits $2B, ZSE Profit Soars Past 1000%

The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) and its counterpart, the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX), demonstrated a blend of resilience and strategic progress in Q3 2025, as outlined in ZSE Holdings’ Q3 N

Oct 16, 2025

VFEX Turnover Doubles to $17M as Market Cap Surpasses $2B for the First Time

Zimbabwe's US dollar-denominated bourse, the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX), has achieved a landmark milestone in Q3 2025 by surpassing $2 billion in market capitalisation for the first time, re

Oct 14, 2025

Gold Weeky Review: Why Gold is Your Safety Net Despite Private Credit Boom

Alternative assets, like private equity, private credit, and hedge funds, are becoming a bigger part of how people invest their money. Experts predict that by 2029, these assets could be worth nearly

Jul 28, 2025

ZSE Lifts Suspension on Meikles Limited, Trading Resumes

The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) has officially lifted the suspension of trading in Meikles Limited shares, effective July 14, 2025, following the successful resolution of corporate governance concer

Jul 15, 2025

ZSE Joins SWIFT Network, in Push for International Financial Credibility

The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Holdings Limited (ZSE Holdings) has joined the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) network a globally recognised platform for secure financi

Jul 09, 2025

VFEX Turnover More than Quadruples to US$58.5 Million in Q1 2025

The Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX), a dynamic subsidiary of the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), has solidified its role as a catalyst for Zimbabwe’s ambitious International Financial Services Cen

Jun 25, 2025

VFEX Achieves Record Turnover in Q1 2025, Driven by Local Investor Confidence

The Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) posted a remarkable Q1 2025, driven by local investors who powered a record-breaking turnover of $58.5 million and a historic daily high of $40.1 million on Fe

Apr 15, 2025

Elon Musk muddied with Tesla as sales slump & boycotts escalates

As of March 12, 2025, reports indicate that Tesla shares have dropped sharply, with a notable single-day decline of over 13% on March 10, wiping out more than $700 billion in market value from its mid

Mar 12, 2025