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Zimbabwe
Zim Dollar Sustains Weekly Losses by 4%

On the latest RBZ-governed auction market held on September 26, 2023, the Zimbabwe dollar experienced a weakening, reaching ZWL5252.6558. This depreciation further reinforces the losses from the previ

Sep 27, 2023
Companies
Sweet Production, Sour Sales: Impact of ZiG, Policy Slippages Hippo Valley’s Q1

Hippo Valley, Zimbabwe's largest sugar heavyweight , has reported a satisfactory first quarter ended 30 June 2024, despite facing a perfect storm of challenges. While the company saw a 6% increase in

Aug 19, 2024
Zimbabwe
From Promise to Precipice: Gvt Finally Devalues ZiG

Zimbabwe Economy, Currency Devaluation, ZiG Collapse, Economic Instability, Fiscal Discipline, Monetary Policy, Currency Stability, Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), African Economics, Emerging Markets.

Sep 27, 2024
Zimbabwe
RBZ Raises Policy Rate, Reserve Requirements: Implications for Banks, Businesses, Consumers

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has raised the bank policy rate from 20% in April this year to 35%, according to the latest Monetary Policy Statement released last Friday. Standard and statutory reserve

Sep 30, 2024
World
Global Public Debt to Exceed $100 Trillion by Year-End

The world is facing a daunting public debt crisis, with global debt projected to exceed US$100 trillion, or 93% of global GDP, by the end of this year according to the latest data by the International

Oct 16, 2024
Zimbabwe
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
World
Should Zimbabwe Worry About Trump’s Latest Tariffs?

On the third of April 2025, the United States, led by a re-energised Donald Trump, dropped a trade bombshell on Zimbabwe, an 18% “reciprocal tariff” slapped on its goods, part of a broader strategy t

Apr 04, 2025
Zimbabwe
ZiG Weekly Commentary: Daily Losses Mount, Supply Squeeze Fails Stability

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) has recently hit its lowest point on the formal market since the beginning of the year, with deficits since its inception reaching 50%. As of May 19, 2025, the currency has de

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NMB to Launch Enhanced Mobile Banking Application, Posts Robust Q1 Performance

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,

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ZiG Weekly Commentary: Daily Losses Mount, Supply Squeeze Fails Stability

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) has recently hit its lowest point on the formal market since the beginning of the year, with deficits since its inception reaching 50%. As of May 19, 2025, the currency has de

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Government's Late Payments Weigh on Masimba's Q1 Performance

Construction firm Masimba Holdings, listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), has recorded a 43% decrease in revenue to $8.1 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, from $14.3 million i

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Gold Weekly Round-Up: Why Gold in 2025, A Cross-Asset Perspective

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

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BAT Q1 Results: Hopeful Outlook Despite Sluggish Start

British American Tobacco (BAT) Zimbabwe, a prominent player listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), kicked off fiscal year 2025 with a sluggish performance in the first quarter. The company repor

May 16, 2025

ZECO’s  Occupancy Rate Slumps to 47%  in Q1: Anticipates Recovery Just Like All Laggards

Zeco Holdings, a perennial loss maker has seen yet another sluggish start to FY2025 with occupancy rate declining, despite a shift to real estate in 2022. Despite the sector offering solace to investo

May 16, 2025

Turnall’s Production Declines in Q1 25, Plans Resizing for Efficiency

Turnall Holdings, a Zimbabwe-based manufacturer of fibre cement roofing products, pipes, and concrete tiles has reported a 18% decline in production for the first quarter of 2025, producing 7,357 tonn

May 15, 2025

FBC Holdings Starts 2025 on Firmer Note, Loan Base Surpasses 9 Billion

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

May 15, 2025