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FBC Holdings' Income Exceeds ZWG2 Billion Despite Currency Carnage

FBC Holdings’ total income has surpassed ZWG2 billion in the half-year to June 2024 despite experiencing a currency carnage in the first quarter. The group reported ZWG2.1 billion during the period u

Sep 19, 2024
Zimbabwe
Can Zim's Gold Output Hit 35 Tonnes, Earnings Cross $2 Billion for the First Time?

he gold sector has achieved remarkable advancements in gold sales, having already surpassed last year's figures. November’s gold deliveries experienced a significant uptick, reaching 3,766 kg more tha

Dec 10, 2024
Zimbabwe
ZiG Weekly Review: ZiG Maintains Steady Course with Slight Declines Under 1%

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) has exhibited a consistent downward trajectory, recording a decline for three consecutive weeks, settling at 26.4565 during the week ended 14 February 2024. However, these are

Feb 17, 2025
Zimbabwe
ZiG Weekly Review: Gradual Erosion Continues, What’s the Key to Sustainable Stability?

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

Mar 21, 2025
Companies
NMB Bank Harnesses DFI Partnerships to Drive 27% Loan Surge in Export-Critical Sectors

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

Apr 08, 2025
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s March Imports Top US$809 Million, Offset Gold Gains

Zimbabwe’s trade deficit widened to US$228 million in March 2025, a 4.7% increase from February’s US$217.9 million, as soaring imports overwhelmed modest export growth. Despite new highs in exports o

Apr 25, 2025
Companies
CBZ's Q1 Performance: A Robust Start Amid Economic Uncertainty

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

Apr 29, 2025

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Mealie Brand Introduces Cost-Saving Manufacturing Process

Zimplow Holdings, Zimbabwe's leading supplier of agricultural, mining, and automotive equipment, has introduced a new re-engineering manufacturing process at its Mealie Brand unit, according to the la

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Zimbabwe Records Highest Electricity Output, New Projects Online Bring Renewed Hope

Zimbabwe has achieved a historic milestone in its energy sector, recording its highest electricity generation output to date at 1,619 MW, according to the latest data from the Zimbabwe Power Company (

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ZiG Firms for the First Time on Formal Market, Ends Bearish Streak Since April

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

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First Capital's Non-Performing Loans Down to 3.7%: Testament to Enhanced Risk Management

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%

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AXIA’s DGA Segment Sustains Sluggish Performance in Q3 FY2025

Axia Corporation Limited's Distribution Group Africa (DGA) segment has sustained a sluggish performance in the third quarter of FY2025, ended March 31, 2025, compared to the same period last year, whi

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Simbisa Brands Completes 100% Paper-Based Packaging Initiative

imbisa Brands Limited, Zimbabwe's leading quick-service restaurant group, has fully transitioned to 100% paper-based packaging across its 722 outlets according to the company Q3 2025 trading update.

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African Sun’s Topline Slumps in Q1 as Occupancy Falls to 39%: A Comparison with RTG

African Sun Limited (ASUN) the largest hotelier group, faced significant challenges in the first quarter of 2025 with hotel occupancy rate plummeting by 17% to 39% from 47% in Q1 2024, accompanied by

May 21, 2025

AfDB Approves $304 Million Loan to Stabilise Botswana's Economy

Botswana, often celebrated as a model of economic stability and prudent governance in Africa, is confronting a severe economic crisis precipitated by a sharp decline in global diamond prices. The Af

May 21, 2025