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Zimbabwe
ZiG Appreciates for the First Time in a While but Premium Rate Expands

After a dismal start to the month, the ZiG has appreciated for the first time in a while, according to the latest data released by the Central Bank. The currency strengthened to 27.99 on November 4 f

Nov 04, 2024
Zimbabwe
ZiG Extends Rally: Gains 7% against US$, Biggest Appreciation Since Launch

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) has sustained its upward momentum, appreciating by 4% to 26.90 on October 5, 2024, building on the previous day's 2.4% gain. This cumulative 7% surge over the past two days ma

Nov 05, 2024
Zimbabwe
ZSE Suspends Trading of Meikles Limited Shares

The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Limited (ZSE) has suspended trading of Meikles Limited shares with immediate effect until further notice. This decision was announced in a circular posted today, and it ai

Nov 25, 2024
Companies
Old Mutual’s Top 10 ETFs Delist from ZSE

Old Mutual’s Top Ten Exchange Traded Funds (OM TT ETF) will be delisted from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) effective 17 January 2025 after unit holders applied for a voluntary termination due to t

Jan 16, 2025
World
ZiG Deflation Hits -0.1% in March as USD Inflation Holds Steady at 15%: Contrasts Southern Africa’s Varied Trends

Inflation dynamics in Southern Africa as of March 2025 reveal a region of contrasts, with Zimbabwe’s dual-currency system standing out as a focal point of economic complexity. Zimbabwe’s ZiG month-on

Mar 28, 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%

May 22, 2025

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

May 22, 2025

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.

May 22, 2025

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