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Zimbabwe
Smoke and Mirrors? ZiG Strengthens for Third Consecutive Day, Takes in 9% Gains
The Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) currency has exhibited an appreciation on the formal market, recording its third consecutive gain on November 6, 2024. The currency surged 3% from 26.99 to 26.01, translating
Nov 06, 2024
Companies
CBZ-FML Acquisition Crumble: Competition and Tariff Commission Ruling Halts Deal
The Competition and Tariff Commission (CTC) has issued a ruling against CBZ Holdings' proposed acquisition of additional shares in First Mutual Holdings (FML). This decision follows CBZ's purchase of
Dec 10, 2024
Companies
Unlocking Zim's Property Potential: Mash Holdings’ Vision for Affordable Housing Solutions
Mash Holdings, a premier property investment and development firm specializing in comprehensive real estate solutions across commercial, residential, and industrial sectors, has identified three criti
Feb 03, 2025
Companies
Painful Pruning: CBZ Slashes Workforce to Stay Afloat, Leave Hundreds Jobless
CBZ Holdings, Zimbabwe's leading financial institution by deposit base and asset portfolio, has initiated a workforce optimisation strategy, resulting in the retrenchment of 347 employees. This decis
Feb 03, 2025
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's Horticulture Sector Slams Increase in Export Surrender Threshold as 'Unfair and Counterproductive’
The Horticulture Development Council (HDC) has strongly criticized the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s (RBZ) recent decision to reduce export retention thresholds from 75% to 70%, as outlined in its Moneta
Feb 11, 2025
World
Global Gold at Glance: 2024’s Record Production, Record Prices Analysis, What Were Key Drivers
Global gold demand reached unprecedented levels in 2024, with total demand (including over-the-counter investment) rising by 1% year-on-year in the fourth quarter to achieve a new quarterly high. Thi
Feb 17, 2025
Zimbabwe
ZiG Weekly Review: Records 3% YTD Decline, Battle for Long-Term Stability Continues
The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), the nation’s fourth currency initiative in nearly a decade, has experienced marginal year-to-date (YTD) depreciation of 3%, declining from ZiG25.795 on January 1, 2025, to ZiG
Feb 24, 2025
Zimbabwe
FBC Unveils Premium Mastercard with Exclusive Perks, Connects Zimbabwe to Global Markets
Zimbabwe’s titan bank, FBC Holdings, has launched a new family of FBC Premium Mastercard products yesterday at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Harare. It is linked to both USD and Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG), an
Feb 26, 2025
World
Weekly Gold Commentary: Tariffs, Geo-Wars Propel Gold to $3 000 Amid Risk-Off Frenzy
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
Mar 17, 2025
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Nampak Sustains 1HY Profitability Despite Soft Volumes: Targets Regional Markets for Growth
Nampak Zimbabwe, the country’s largest packaging firm, reported a challenging first half of 2025, with revenue declining by 17% to US$38 million from US$45.78 million in the prior year, as detailed in
1 day agoZimbabwe's Inflation Surge in Local Currency, USD Enters Deflation: Comparative Analysis with SADC Peers
Zimbabwe's annual inflation rate in local currency (ZiG) skyrocketed to 92.1%, driven by food and beverage prices, while the US dollar (USD) saw a month-on-month decline of 0.3%. The repeal of Statut
May 29, 2025