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Wheat Triples, Maize Doubles: Cereal Imports Bill Surges as Food Dependency Deepens
Zimbabwe's cereal imports rose sharply in February 2026, according to the latest data from ZimStat. Maize imports surged 48.3% to US$44.93 million from US$30.28 million in January, while wheat imports
Apr 01, 2026
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Faces Growing El Niño Threat as Early Warning Signals Raise Fears Over 2026/27 Agricultural Season
The energy sector also remains exposed.Kariba Dam continues to play a major role in Zimbabwe’s electricity supply system, meaning prolonged drought conditions could once again constrain hydropower gen
May 11, 2026
Zimbabwe
Milk Production Climbs to 40m Litres, Imports Expose Dairy Processing Deficit
Zimbabwe's commercial milk production grew 7% to 40 million litres in the first four months of 2026, up from 38 million litres in the comparable period last year, as the country edges toward what gove
May 21, 2026
Zimbabwe
GMB Clears 100% of USD Obligations: Major Credibility Boost for the Marketing System
The Grain Marketing Board has settled 100% of its previously outstanding obligations in US dollars and 82.73% of its ZiG payment obligations as at 20 May 2026, Cabinet was advised by the Minister of A
May 27, 2026
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s Winter Crop Programme Gains Momentum with 54% Wheat Planting Completed
Zimbabwe's 2026 winter crop programme targets production of 956,350 metric tonnes across a total planted area of 140,500 hectares, comprising wheat at 662,500 metric tonnes over 125,000 hectares, barl
May 27, 2026
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Zambia Re Profits Nearly Triple as Underwriting Improves, Outpacing Zimbabwean Insurers
Zambia Reinsurance, formerly Prima Reinsurance, has recorded a 198% increase in profit after tax to K6.09 million (approximately US$338,000) for the six months ended 30 June 2026, despite reinsurance
Oct 22, 2026Zanaco's 13% Revenue Growth Fails to Lift Profits as Costs Rise, Echoing CBZ's Earnings Pressure
Zambia National Commercial Bank (Zanaco) has recorded a 13% increase in operating income to K3.30 billion (approximately US$183.2 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2026, but the improvement fa
Oct 21, 2026
