The government has announced a ban on the sale of unleaded petrol, mandating that all petrol be blended with ethanol. This regulation, effective next week, is a pivotal step in the country’s energy s

the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has announced its mid-term monetary policy statement, with no major shifts. The main bank rate remains unchanged, along with the interest rate corridor and statutor

First Capital Bank's loans to customers in HY24 increased to ZWG1.3 billion (US$94.7 million) from ZWG1.2 billion (US$86.1 million) at the end of 2023, reflecting a growth rate of 11.2%. This positiv

Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) traded at 13.8388 on the 29th August 2024, up from 13.8076 on August 22, extending its weekly declines into months. In the latest trade, the ZiG exhibited a week-on-week drop of 0

Zimbabwe is currently struggling with power blackouts due to recurring drought spells that are hindering power production at Kariba Dam. As of August 19, 2024, water levels have plummeted to a critica

n a sign of mounting economic pressures, the August 2024 inflation rate for Zimbabwe's national currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), hit a new high, marking the first time the legal tender has seen sign

Zimbabwe's gold exports in July 2024 contributed 34.2% to the total exports, according to the latest Zimstat's trade report. This output increased from 30.5% in June exports. However, it was still lo

Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA), says the national power grid is currently facing reduced electricity generation capacity due to a technical challenge that occurred at the Hwange Thermal

In a significant stride towards energy security and sustainability, Zimplats, the largest corporate entity in Zimbabwe, is set to commission its groundbreaking 35MW solar power plant in the first quar

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) traded at 13.8076 from 13.7863 on the 15th of August last week, continuing the downward trend observed in July 2024. This decline, coupled with the alarming situation on the p

Zimplats, Zimbabwe’s largest corporate despite facing challenging market conditions, demonstrated a strong commitment to future growth by investing US$440 million in mine replacement and expansion pro

Zimbabwe's largest corporate entity, Zimbabwe Platinum (Zimplats), has reported a significant decline in earnings for the financial year ended 30 June 2023 attributed to a confluence of factors, inclu

imbabwe's Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) is taking a proactive approach to streamlining the construction and operation of fuel stations, aiming to balance the growing demand for fuel access with p

Zimbabwe's government continues to set ambitious gold production targets, but the reality on the ground often falls short. While the country achieved its highest gold output of 35 tonnes in 2022, the

CAFCA Limited Zimbabwe has faced significant foreign currency challenges in the third quarter of 2024 ended 30 June, leading to depressed export volumes. Despite this, domestic sales increased by 21%,

imbabwe is teetering on the precipice of a catastrophic power crisis, with the situation at the Kariba Dam reaching a terrifying nadir. As of August 19th, 2024, water levels have plummeted to a criti

In a bold move to secure the future of its flagship Mazoe Orange Crush, Schweppes Zimbabwe is embarking on a US$25-28 million citrus project, aiming to take control of its orange supply chain and fuel

Hippo Valley, Zimbabwe's largest sugar heavyweight , has reported a satisfactory first quarter ended 30 June 2024, despite facing a perfect storm of challenges. While the company saw a 6% increase in

O'MARI, the fintech subsidiary of Old Mutual Zimbabwe, has launched O'mari HomeCare, a groundbreaking digital-first home insurance product designed to make essential coverage more accessible and affor

ART Holdings Limited has announced a renewed focus on debt reduction as it navigates a challenging economic environment marked by persistent inflation, currency instability, and crippling electricity