During the last week of May, we continued to monitor the movement of the ZiG currency against other currencies in both the government-regulated formal exchange rate and the market-determined parallel

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

The mining industry have seen a significant growth with an average of 9% per annum, mainly spared by lithium sector projects and production of iron and steel. According to GlobalData, Zimbabwe is the

The global platinum supply experienced a 7% year-over-year (YoY) increase to 1,479 koz in Q3 2024, primarily driven by augmented stock releases in South Africa. This uptick in supply was a welcome dev

The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) has projected that automotive platinum demand will soar to an eight-year high in 2025, reflecting a transformative shift in the automotive industry toward

Zimbabwe's tobacco export earnings reached an unprecedented $1.3 billion in 2024, marking the second consecutive year the industry has surpassed the $1 billion milestone. This achievement builds on t

Lake Kariba water levels  has gradually risen to 6.17% as of 3rd February 2025 from 3.09% in early January , attributed to intensified rainfall activity on and around the lake according to the Zambezi

In 2025, gold's outlook is projected to remain strong due to continued central bank accumulation, robust demand from gold ETF investors, and increasing geopolitical uncertainties. Central banks are e

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

Zimbabwe's macadamia nut industry has experienced growth, with exports surging by 53% from 5.24 million kilograms in 2023 to 8.02 million kilograms in 2024. This increase in export volume has generat

he gold market has experienced a remarkable rally since the beginning of the year, with prices repeatedly hitting new all-time highs. While this surge has been a boon for investors, it has cast a shad

With increasing US tariffs across the world from America to Europe, Asia to Africa, gold has emerged as a critical barometer of market uncertainty. As trade tensions escalate, investors and instituti

Meikles Limited showcased a notable recovery in its third quarter ended 30 November 2024, reversing the underperformance seen in the first half of FY2025. This turnaround was driven primarily by impr

As of March 12, 2025, reports indicate that Tesla shares have dropped sharply, with a notable single-day decline of over 13% on March 10, wiping out more than $700 billion in market value from its mid

The platinum market is grappling with its most severe supply-demand imbalance since 2013, with deficits projected at 995 koz in 2024 and 848 koz in 2025, driven by structural supply constraints and v

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

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

Proplastics Limited, a Zimbabwe Stock Exchange listed plastics manufacturer and distributor, has reported a 11% jump in production for the first quarter of 2025, according to its latest trading update

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.

The demand for gold grew significantly in the second quarter, reaching a record value of $132 billion, a 45% increase from the previous year according to the World Gold Council. The total amount of g