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ZHL Set Sites on North Africa, Posts US$6.8 Million Profit

Zimre Holdings Limited (ZHL Group) is planning to expand its footprint in North Africa, tapping into the vast opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The group re

Oct 02, 2024
World
Unlocking Africa's Potential: Key Discussions Unfold at Ongoing Africa CEO Forum

The 12th edition of the Africa CEO Forum (ACF) has kicked off in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire yesterday and still  ongoing  with the summit concluding today. Co-hosted by Jeune Afrique Media Group and the

May 13, 2025
Zimbabwe
Nickel, Coal Dominate Zimbabwe’s SADC, AfCFTA Exports Amid Trade Imbalance

Zimbabwe’s trade deficit widened to USD 158.5 million in June 2025, a 2.9% increase from May’s USD 154.0 million, despite record gold exports and influence of regional trade policies under frameworks

Jul 31, 2025
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's Trade Balance Plunges into Red After Maize Ban Lift, Gold Export Slump

Zimbabwe’s trade balance slipped back into deficit in September 2025, recording a shortfall of US$30.8 million after a modest surplus of US$6.9 million in August, a 548.8% swing from black to red. T

Oct 31, 2025
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's Exports Surpass $1 Billion for First Time, Imports Steal the Show at $1.03 Billion

Zimbabwe has achieved a historic milestone in October 2025, with monthly exports surpassing the US$1 billion threshold for the first time, reaching US$1.02 billion. This represented a strong 20.2% mo

Dec 08, 2025
World
Sub-Saharan Africa Emerges as Fastest-Growing Region in IMF's Upbeat Revision

Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has emerged as the standout performer in the International Monetary Fund's latest World Economic Outlook update, released January 19, 2026, with regional growth accelerating t

Jan 20, 2026
South Africa
South Africa Joins Afreximbank, Unlocks US$8bn Trade  Industrial Finance Programme

South Africa has formally acceded to the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), becoming the 54th member state of the Pan-African multilateral lender and completing the country’s entry into the con

Feb 05, 2026
World
Zimbabwe Remains Excluded as U.S. Extends AGOA to End of 2026

The United States has extended the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade preference programme to 31 December  2026, offering temporary certainty to African exporters eligible for duty-free a

Feb 05, 2026

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GB Holdings Reports 96% Profit Collapse Despite 43% Revenue Growth

GB Holdings Limited has reported a profit after tax of USD 38,950 for the financial year ended 31 December 2025, a 96% collapse from the USD 1,029,508 recorded in the comparable period, despite total

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Datvest Consumer ETF Delivers 45% Gain as Delta, Innscor Dominate Basket

The Datvest Modified Consumer Staples Exchange Traded Fund has reported a 45% year-on-year growth in the fair value of equity investments for the year ended 31 December 2025, with net assets attributa

Apr 23, 2026

Beyond the Agreements: Why Plumtree Has Become the Credibility Test of the Zimbabwe–Botswana BNC

Zimbabwe and Botswana have concluded the Fifth Session of their Bi-National Commission in Harare on 22 April 2026, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Botswana President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko co

Apr 23, 2026

Decoding the VP’s Speech at ZITF: Tobacco Targets, Value Addition Ambitions and Investment Commitments

Zimbabwe intends to produce more than 400 million kilograms of tobacco in the 2025/2026 growing season, up from the record 352.7 million kilograms delivered to the auction floors in 2025 at a combined

Apr 23, 2026

Ariston Names Farai Madziva CEO as Turnaround Enters Final Phase

Ariston Holdings Limited has appointed Farai Madziva as Chief Executive Officer with full executive mandate, effective from the departure of his predecessor Leon Nortier, who ceased to serve in the ro

Apr 22, 2026

Zimbabwe Approves USD 92Mn PPP to Unlock 1,200 Hectares at Victoria Falls: The Largest Single Land-Backed Infrastructure Deal

Government has approved a Public Private Partnership for the development of bulk infrastructure on Lot 1 of Jafuta Estate within the Masuwe Special Economic Zone in Victoria Falls, committing a combin

Apr 22, 2026

Zimbabwe Projects Cereal Surplus of Up to 965,000 Metric Tonnes Through March 2027 as Soyabean Output More Than Doubles

Zimbabwe has projected a national cereal surplus of between 550,945 and 964,945 metric tonnes through to March 2027, with total cereal production for the 2025/2026 summer season estimated at 2.74 mill

Apr 22, 2026

Zimbabwe’s New Banking Reality: The Informal Sector Holds the Future

In February 2026, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) removed balance enquiry fees and capped transaction charges across the banking system, directing all banks and deposit-taking microfinance institu

Apr 22, 2026