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Understanding the Risks: An Overview of the South African Market for Investors and Businesses

The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) insists that the use of fossil fuels is the best option to address the forecast of a 13% increase in demand, despite the fact that they have po

May 30, 2023
World
South African Rand Falls on Global Growth Worries Due to Interest Rate Hikes

The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) insists that the use of fossil fuels is the best option to address the forecast of a 13% increase in demand, despite the fact that they have po

Jun 23, 2023
World
Gold Prices Hit 5-Month Low

Gold prices started the week on a downward trend remaining below the US$1900 per ounce mark and approaching their lowest levels in the past five months as investors brace themselves for the annual gat

Aug 21, 2023
World
Dollar Index Retreats as Market Awaits Inflation Data

The dollar has dipped to 105 from 104 last week with the highest being achieved in July at 99.9 as investors adopted a cautious approach while awaiting important U.S. inflation data. The upcoming rele

Sep 11, 2023
Zimbabwe
RBZ Holds Benchmark Rate at 20% for Third Consecutive Period

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, the nation's central banking authority, has elected to maintain the benchmark interest rate at its current level for the third consecutive period, as evidenced by the lat

Jun 27, 2024
Zimbabwe
RBZ’s Latest MPS Review: Steady Policies, Minor Shifts

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

Aug 30, 2024

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Riding the Dollar Wave: TSL's US$ Revenue Climbs 83% in Q3

TSL Limited has achieved a commendable performance in the third quarter ended 31 July 2024, with group revenue rising by 13% year-over-year. This growth was largely driven by increased volumes in the

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Zimbabwe's Power Crisis Deepens: Hwange Units 7, 8 Go Offline

Zimbabwe's electricity prospects have taken a hit as Hwange Units 7 and 8 undergo Class C maintenance, a statutory requirement that will take 600 megawatts off the national grid. This is a substantia

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Proplastics Export Sales Fall to 1%

Proplastics, a leading manufacturer of PVC piping and fittings, has reported a significant decline in export sales, from 15% of total sales in 2023 to a mere 1% in the first half of 2024 primarily due

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Zimbabwe Ranked Worst Investment Country in Africa

South Africa's Rand Merchant Bank conducted research on 31 African countries, producing a ranking chart for the best and worst places for investment among these nations. President Mnangagwa, upon ass

Sep 16, 2024

ZimAlloys Roars Back: Ferrochrome Production Resumes After 10 Years

Zimbabwe Alloys Limited (ZimAlloys) has resumed production years after shutting down its furnaces according to the compan’s Managing Director, Deric Dube. A registered company in Zimbabwe, ZimAlloys s

Sep 16, 2024

ZiG Battles On: Edges 14 Mark per Dollar

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) experienced a notable decline on September 13, 2024, trading closer to ZWG14 per US dollar, marking one of its worst performances to date. This follows a weekly loss, with the

Sep 13, 2024

Local Telecom Providers on Brink: Will They Survive Starlink's Arrival?

On 10 September 2024, Zimbabwe's telecommunications regulator, the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ), announced the licensing of Starlink within the country. In

Sep 12, 2024

Pomona Commercial Centre Project Reaches Significant Milestone: 65% Complete

Mashonaland Holdings Limited, a leading property development company’s flagship Pomona Commercial Centre project is now 65% complete according to the company’s financial results for the six months to

Sep 12, 2024