The US dollar index saw a nosedive on Friday, falling below 100 and hitting its lowest levels in over a year. The decline comes amid indications that US inflation is on a downward trend, sparking hop

African Distillers (AFDIS), a prominent manufacturer of wine and spirits, experienced a 13% downturn in wine volumes during the quarter ended 30 June 2023, with spirits registering a meagre uptick of

Sugar producer, Hippo Valley Estates witnessed a 10.6% decrease in production to 57,427 during the first quarter ended 30 June 2023. This decline was attributed to delayed deliveries by farmers due to

Zimbabwe's trade deficit expanded to a three-digit figure in July 2023, marking a significant increase compared to the two-digit deficit recorded in June 2023. The total value of exports in July 2023

Starafrica Corporation, a prominent participant in the sugar industry, has recently disclosed its performance, which mirrors the multitude of hurdles it encountered during the period ended September 3

Zimbabwe's trade deficit for April widened to $256.9 million, a 37.9% increase from the $186.3 million deficit recorded in March 2024. This marked the fourth consecutive month of Zimbabwe trading in t

Zimbabwe's trade deficit surged in June 2024, reaching over $200 million. The latest data from Zimstat shows the deficit rose by 39.6% to $218.9 million, up from $156.8 million in May 2024. A trade d

Delta Corporation, a leading beverages manufacturer with over 80% market share, has seen its performance heavily affected by the sugar tax introduced by Finance and Economic Development Minister Mthul

the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has announced its mid-term monetary policy statement, with no major shifts. The main bank rate remains unchanged, along with the interest rate corridor and statutor

he issue of smuggling presents a significant challenge to the formal economy in Zimbabwe, undermining local businesses and distorting market dynamics. Porous borders facilitate the influx of inexpens

Harare- Zimbabwe's trade deficit narrowed in October 2024, despite remaining in the red. According to data from Zimstat, total exports reached US$698 million, representing a 16% year-on-year decline f

Zimbabwe’s industrial sugar sales have experienced a substantial growth trajectory, increasing by 21% to 183,729 tonnes for the half-year period ended 30 September 2024, as reported by Hippo Valley, t

The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) has revealed a significant 45% uptick in electricity imports, with the country bringing in 611.1 gigawatt-hours (GWh) during the third quarter of 2024

Zimbabwe is likely to face a dark festive season due to persistent power outages. The continued nationwide blackouts and inadequate power generation, which fails to meet demand, support this predicti

Triangle Limited, a leading sugar manufacturer in Zimbabwe, has embarked on a strategic phased retrenchment initiative aimed at alleviating rising operational expenditures and reinstating profitabilit

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

Zimbabwe has seen a significant increase in daily electricity generation, with the national grid producing 1,395 megawatts (MW) today, its highest output in over six months according to Zimbabwe Power

Cables supplier and manufacturer, CAFCA Limited, has reported a robust 23% year-on-year growth in overall volumes for the first quarter of the 2025 financial year, according to its latest trading upda

Zimbabwe's cotton output has fallen by a staggering 96% in just 13 years, according to the latest data from the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI). Output plummeted from 360,000 metric tonnes

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