Zimbabwe’s trade deficit reached a s US$217.7 million in February 2025, a 124.2% increase from the US$97.1 million deficit recorded in January, reflecting a deepening economic crisis driven by declini

Zimbabwe’s gold export earnings have inexplicably plunged for three consecutive months slipping from a record high of US$361.1 million in November 2024 to US$291.8 million in December, US$291.4 milli

The World Bank’s recent report, Accelerating Access to Clean Air on a Liveable Planet, released on March 27, 2025, presents an ambitious yet attainable goal: halving the number of people exposed to d

Padenga Holdings Limited, a gold mining titan listed on the US-Dollar denominated bourse Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) has cemented its place as a giant in Zimbabwe’s gold mining sector, deliv

he central banking authority, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has held interest rate firm at 35% as it continues its gamble to fight inflation head-on. In its latest Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) followin

Inflation dynamics in Southern Africa as of March 2025 reveal a region of contrasts, with Zimbabwe’s dual-currency system standing out as a focal point of economic complexity. Zimbabwe’s ZiG month-on

Gold has breached the $3,000 per ounce barrier last week, marking a significant milestone in the precious metal's upward trajectory. Since crossing the threshold on March 14, gold has consistently tra

Botswana, a landlocked nation in Southern Africa, is poised to deepen its reliance on coal to address persistent generation challenges. With proven coal reserves estimated at 212 billion tons though o

The global economy stands at a crossroads, with trade tensions casting a long shadow over its prospects. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) released its latest economic

Zimbabwe is gearing up for an ambitious goal of producing 40 tonnes of gold in 2025, a target made tantalisingly achievable by gold prices soaring past $3,000 per ounce amid global geopolitical tensio

Distribution Group Africa (DGA), a vital arm of Axia Corporation Limited operating across Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Zambia, is embarking on a strategic restructuring to reverse declining revenues and alig

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) has faced persistent bearish pressure against the US dollar (USD), settling at an exchange rate of 26.7069 as of March 21, 2025, marginally weaker than its 26.7116 close on Jan

AXIA Corporation Limited, a diversified company listed on the US dollar-denominated bourse, Victoria Stock Exchange (VFEX) has reported a topline growth of US$99.6 million in the first half of 2025 (

As gold prices soars past a record $3,000 per ounce in 2025, driven by geopolitical tensions and investor flight to safe-haven assets, Zimbabwe’s mining sector is poised for a windfall. Kuvimba Mining

Tobacco Sales Limited (TSL) reported a mixed performance for Q1 2025, ended 31 January 2025 with a notable 9% revenue decline across its operations, primarily due late inset of rainfall which affected

In an expected escalation of diplomatic hostilities, 45th  President of USA Donald Trump, now back in the White House as the 47th, has ordered the expulsion of South Africa’s ambassador to the United

Fuel prices play a pivotal role in shaping economic growth or decline, acting as a lifeline for trade and mobility. Globally, the average price of gasoline stands at 1.26 USD per liter, but significan

Gold breached the critical $3 000 per ounce resistance level on 14 March 2025 as investors flocked to the safe - haven asset amid escalating trade hostilities and geopolitical volatility.  Spot price

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) has demonstrated sustained depreciation against the United States Dollar (USD), recording an exchange rate of 26.6749 on 17 March 2025, extending a loss-making streak observed

The surge in global copper prices, while often interpreted as a positive indicator for mining-heavy economies, presents a significant cost burden for manufacturers like CAFCA, which rely heavily on co