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Biden talks green energy as Eskom CEO quits amidst blackouts surge

Biden also said the money would be spent helping "develop cutting-edge energy solutions like clean hydrogen, a deal worth $2 billion to build solar energy projects in Angola, $600 million high-speed c

Dec 16, 2022
World
SA Treasury Makes Strides to Address Electricity Crisis

The South African National Treasury's recent projection of an increase in economic growth has sparked optimism among the country's economists. This is a good sign for Zimbabwe because South Africa is

Feb 23, 2023
World
Mr Price Posts 6% Fall in Annual Profit Amidst Inflationary Pressure and Power Cuts

The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) insists that the use of fossil fuels is the best option to address the forecast of a 13% increase in demand, despite the fact that they have po

Jun 22, 2023
South Africa
Surreal Incompetence: Rand Commits to Losses

The South African rand has taken a hit, depreciating by 2% week on week to trade at 18.8 against the US dollar. The country's power deficits have been the main driver behind the currency's poor perfo

Jul 07, 2023
South Africa
Rand Slumps Amid Power Cuts, Controversial Foreign Policies

The South African rand has undergone a substantial decline, breaking the 19 mark and reaching its lowest level in almost three months, at US$19.2. This decline in the South African rand occurs concurr

Sep 06, 2023

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Can Caledonia Meet Its Gold Targets by Year-End?

Caledonia Mining Corporation, a leading gold producer, has reported a third-quarter gold production of 18,992 ounces from 21,772 ounces produced in the comparable quarter due to lower grade and reduce

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Delta Posts 11% Revenue Growth, Defying Economic Challenges

DELTA Corporation , the leading beverage manufacture has posted an increase in revenue to $389.1 million for the half year ended September 2024 from US$350.6 last year. This led to a profit after tax

1 day ago

Rising Reserves, Waning Performance: The Dilemma of Zimbabwe's Currency

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) announced that the reserves backing the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), the fourth currency introduced in nearly a decade, have surpassed US$500 million, reaching US$509 millio

Nov 12, 2024

Double Trouble for Delta's Beer: Sorghum Struggles at Home, Abroad

Delta Corporation, a blue-chip entity listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), has encountered significant headwinds in its sorghum beer segment, resulting in diminished sales volumes domestically

Nov 11, 2024

A Billion-Dollar Quarter: CBZ’s Q3 Performance

Largest bank by deposits and assets, Commercial Bank of Zimbabwe Holdings (CBZ) has recorded an exceptional Q3 performance ended September 30, characterized by billion-dollar revenues, according to th

Nov 10, 2024

Pathway to Recovery: BAT’s Q3 Under Glance

British American Tobacco (BAT) Zimbabwe, a producer and marketer of premium cigarette brands, is prioritizing cost reduction as a strategic initiative aimed at returning to profitability. The company

Nov 08, 2024

Glimmer of Hope: Zim’s Oct Gold Surge Revives Year-End Target

Zimbabwe's October gold deliveries surged 22% from September and 12% above October 2023, reaching 4,168 kgs. Small-scale miners produced 3,143 kgs, up from 2,404 kgs in September, while large-scale m

Nov 07, 2024

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