Zimbabwe's trade deficit narrowed by 66% to US$46.9 million in November 2024 from m US$698.1 million in October , attributed  to better exports of gold and tobacco according to the latest Zimstat data

Zimbabwe has achieved an export value of US$905.2 million in November 2024, marking a significant 29.7% increase from US$698.1 million in October 2024, according to the latest data released by the sta

The mining sector has become a cornerstone of numerous African economies, particularly as the continent, despite being the poorest globally, possesses vast untapped resources. Africa contributes less

The Ministry of Finance in Zimbabwe has unveiled the National Venture Capital Company of Zimbabwe (NVCCZ), an ambitious initiative aimed at catalysing economic expansion through the provision of equit

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its global economic growth forecast upward to 3.3% for 2025, driven primarily by an upward revision in the US economy, which offset downgrades in othe

For countries like Zimbabwe, the discussions in Davos have direct implications including the push for free trade areas and digital economies which could benefit it significantly, offering new avenues

Zimbabwe's maize imports surged to a historic US$ 563 million in 2024, up from US$ 149.5 million in the previous year, marking a remarkable increase of over 200%. This places maize imports second only

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

Zimbabwe's foreign currency inflows surged to a record high of US$13.3 billion in FY2024, representing a 21% year-over-year (YoY) growth from US$11 billion in FY2023. The robust performance was prima

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

Zimbabwe's gold deliveries declined by 17.7% month-on-month in February 2024, falling to 2.56 tonnes from 3.1 tonnes in January. This marks the lowest monthly output in over six months since June 2024

Padenga Holdings Ltd. has solidified its transformation from crocodile skin producer to mining contender by acquiring full ownership of Dallaglio Investments, its gold mining subsidiary, through a 253

The European Union (EU) is set to host a business forum in Zimbabwe from 20 to 22 May 2025, focusing on key sectors driving Zimbabwe’s economic growth, including agriculture, renewable energy, and min

For Zimbabwean businesses and policymakers, this figure raises a pressing question: is it enough to pull South Africa—and the region—out of its economic quagmire? As Zimbabwe’s largest trading partner

Fuel prices play a pivotal role in shaping economic growth or decline, acting as a lifeline for trade and mobility. Globally, the average price of gasoline stands at 1.26 USD per liter, but significan

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

Zeco Holdings, a perennial loss maker, has capped full year 2024 with a widened loss despite revenue growth, reporting a deficit of ZWG 549,281, up sharply from ZWG 254,334 in 2023. Yet, the company

Zimbabwe’s gold production in March 2025 achieved a historic milestone, with artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM) recording their highest monthly output ever. The month also marked the highest combi

Gold export earnings have resumed an upward trajectory in March 2025, climbing to $246.87 million, a 14% increase from February’s $216.86 million, marking the first rise since November 2024 when a rec

Zimbabwe’s gold deliveries in April 2025 reached 3.86 tonnes, a robust 38.3% increase from March’s 2.79 tonnes, according to Fidelity Gold Refiners. Small-scale miners led the charge with  2.93 tonne