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

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) has depreciated against the United States Dollar (USD), recording an exchange rate of 26.7279 on 25 March 2025, extending a loss-making streak observed since the commencement o

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

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

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) persists in its slow decline, with March’s gradual erosion spilling into April 2025. The ZiG closed at 26.77 on 31st of March 2025 from 26.72 in the previous week against the

ZB Bank Limited, the flagship of ZB Financial Holdings (ZBFH), saw income from lending activities net of recoveries climb 27% to ZWG370 million in 2024 from ZWG292 million in 2023, despite sluggish lo

CBZ Holdings, a diversified blue-chip company listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange, has reported a 14% increase in net interest income, reaching ZWG1.39 billion for the full year ended 31 December 20

Gold remained a key asset for central banks in February 2025, with a reported 24 tonnes of net purchases marking another month of robust activity in the global gold market. Leading the charge was the

NMB Bank Zimbabwe has leveraged foreign lines of credit to fuel its growth in 2024, a critical strategy in a nation where Western sanctions limit traditional financing. The bank raised over USD 65 mil

Zimbabwe’s Gold-backed currency (ZiG) hit fresh week-on-week lows in April 2025, dropping from 26.78 on April 4 to 26.81 by April 11, extending its record-breaking gradual slide. Since its debut on A

Blanket Mine, flagship asset of Caledonia Mining Corporation, delivered a stellar Q1 2025, achieving a record first-quarter gold production of 18,671 ounces, surpassing the previous high of 18,515 oun

Government has repealed Statutory Instrument 81A of 2024, which penalised businesses for charging goods and services above the official exchange rate set by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ). This p

Zimbabwe is pursuing $2.6 billion in bridge financing to clear $6.7 billion in arrears, a critical component of its $21 billion public debt, equivalent to 96.6% of its 2023 GDP (World Bank, 2024). Fi

CBZ Holdings kicked off 2025 with a stellar first-quarter performance, highlighting its resilience and strategic focus in a challenging economic environment. The Group reported a profit after tax of

Global gold demand soared to a record 1,206 tonnes in the first quarter of 2025, the highest Q1 figure since 2016, driven by a 1% year-on-year increase that included over-the-counter (OTC) investment.

FBC Holdings, one of the leading financial services provider has reported a loan base of ZWG 9.56 billion in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, supporting the strong asset base of ZWG 19.9 billion. The

As we entered 2025, expectations for the US economy soared to their highest levels in over two years, fuelled by widespread belief that strong growth and significant asset-price increases would persi

NMB Bank is set to launch an enhanced mobile banking application for corporate and individual clients in the second quarter of 2025, aiming to elevate customer experience and drive fintech innovation,

First Capital Bank, Zimbabwe’s renowned financial services outfit, has achieved a remarkable feat in the first quarter of 2025, with non-performing loans (NPLs) plummeting from 7% in Q1 2024 to 3.66%

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) appreciated for the first time on May 21, 2025, strengthening to 26.8853 from 26.9786 per dollar the previous day, breaking a chain of loss-making streaks since April 25, when