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City Parking Fees Cut to US$0.50, Licensing Overhaul Takes Legal Effect

The Government has cut city parking fees to US$0.50 cents per hour from US$1 per hour as part of a sweeping overhaul of business licensing and municipal charges now formalised under Statutory Instrume

Mar 02, 2026
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How US-Iran War Is Sending Oil Prices Soaring: What It Means for Zimbabwe

On the 28th of February 2026, the world changed. A massive wave of US and Israeli airstrikes tore across Iran in what President Donald Trump described as a bid to permanently destroy the country's nuc

 Mar 02, 2026
Zimbabwe
RBZ Unveils New ZiG Notes: A Fresh Chapter in a Promising Currency Story

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has announced that redesigned Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) banknotes in denominations of ZiG10, ZiG20, and ZiG50 will enter circulation on April 7, 2026, with the ZiG100 and

 Feb 27, 2026
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Nickel Matte Collapse and a Halving Trade Surplus: What Zimbabwe's January Trade Numbers Really Tell Us

Zimbabwe's goods trade surplus fell by 52.6% in January 2026, dropping from US$240.1 million in December 2025 to US$113.7 million, the sharpest monthly deterioration in the trade balance in recent mem

 Feb 26, 2026
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Zimbabwe’s Dual-Currency Inflation Eases Further in February 2026

Zimbabwe’s inflation, measured in both ZiG (Zimbabwe Gold) and US dollar terms, experienced a significant decline in February 2026, signalling improved macroeconomic stability. According to the Zimba

 Feb 26, 2026
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Was Zimbabwe's Immediate Ban on Raw Mineral Exports Thoughtful Policy? An Analysis

Buy Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe's leading industry advocacy group dedicated to promoting local production and consumption, has commended the government for its decision to ban the export of raw minerals with i

 Feb 26, 2026
Zimbabwe
The Great Exodus: First Mutual Properties Becomes the Latest to Abandon the ZSE

First Mutual Properties Limited (FMP), one of Zimbabwe's most recognised real estate investment companies, has confirmed that it is engaged in active negotiations to evaluate a potential transaction t

 Feb 26, 2026
OK Zimbabwe's Corporate Rescue: We Called It, And It's Worse Than We Thought

It is rarely satisfying to be right when the consequence is corporate distress, job losses, and shareholder value destruction. But intellectual honesty demands that we revisit what Equity Axis had fla

Feb 25, 2026
Govt Imposes Immediate Ban on Raw Mineral Exports: Only Beneficiation-Equipped Firms Permitted to Continue Shipping

The Government has suspended exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates with immediate effect according to a decisive step announced on February 25, 2026. This policy, spearheaded by the Min

Feb 25, 2026
Zimbabwe Walks Away From $367m US Health Pact, Triggering Aid Wind-Down

The Government of Zimbabwe has withdrawn from negotiations on a proposed bilateral health Memorandum of Understanding with the United States, ending talks over a $367 million, five-year agreement that

Feb 25, 2026
Never Too Late? Zimra and Buy Zimbabwe Forge Alliance Against Smuggling Onslaught

In a belated yet potentially pivotal move to stem the hemorrhage inflicted on Zimbabwe's economy by rampant smuggling, the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has partnered with the buy-local advocacy

Feb 25, 2026

The White Gold Sector: New Records, Policies and Outlook

Zimbabwe's lithium industry (white gold) delivered a stellar performance in 2025, with sales volumes reaching 1.52 million (1,522,893.93) metric tonnes and generating US$571.6 million in revenue, surp

Feb 24, 2026

Zimbabwe Secures 500MW Solar Flagship Under 10GW Africa Platform

Zimbabwe is set to host a flagship project of a new multi-gigawatt African renewable energy platform spearheaded by INOX Clean Energy, RJ Corp and SkyPower, marking one of the most consequential priva

Feb 24, 2026

Tigere REIT Caps Transformational 2025 with Yield-Boosting Acquisitions and Near-Doubling of Profits

In a year of resilient growth for Zimbabwe's nascent REIT sector, Tigere Real Estate Investment Trust emerged as a standout performer, completing two strategic retail acquisitions in Q4 2025 that pro

Feb 23, 2026

Greenfields Feeds the Bottom Line: Food and Entertainment Are Rewriting Zimbabwe's Retail Story

Tigere's entire portfolio operates on US dollar leases, which insulates its rental income from local currency fluctuation and provides investors with predictable returns. For the 2025 financial year,

Feb 23, 2026

The Factory That Nobody Will Replace

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

Feb 23, 2026

Gold’s Structural Inflection: Scale, Seasonality and the Policy Imperative

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

Feb 20, 2026

Why Zimbabwe's Gold Output Dipped in January 2026

Zimbabwe's gold sector, a cornerstone of the nation's economy and its primary foreign exchange earner, experienced a notable dip in output during January 2026, signalling a subdued start to what is an

Feb 20, 2026

What Has Sugar Tax Delivered So Far? Government Reveals Key Outcomes

Zimbabwe has delivered two cancer treatment machines at its main referral hospitals, marking a significant advancement in public oncology services. According to the Ministry of Health and Child Care

Feb 20, 2026