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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
ZiG Faces 47% Erosion in Value Against US Dollar

he local currency has experienced a 47% depreciation against the US dollar since its introduction, as reported by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ). The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) is now trading at a rate o

Dec 09, 2024
World
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

May 19, 2025
Companies
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

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ZiG Weekly Review: Supplier Payment Delays, Budget Underutilisation Threaten ZiG’s Long-Term Stability

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) closed the week ended 8 August 2025 at an exchange rate of 26.7605 against the USD, reflecting a marginal appreciation from 26.7369 the previous day and aligning with the rate

Aug 08, 2025

ZIDA Unveils E-Regulations Portal to Streamline Investment, Boost Transparency

The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) has officially launched the E-Regulations Portal , a digital platform that seeks to provide clear, structured, and publicly accessible information

Aug 08, 2025

Former ABSA Botswana Director Mthimkhulu Joins CBZ Bank as MD

CBZ Bank, Zimbabwe’s largest financial institution by deposits and assets, has appointed Valeta Mthimkhulu as its new Managing Director, marking a significant milestone in the bank’s leadership journe

Aug 08, 2025

US Suspends Visas on Zim Due to Overstays, Migration Stance

The U.S. Embassy in Harare has temporarily suspended all routine immigrant and non-immigrant visa services, sparing most diplomatic and official visas. This decision, driven by Zimbabwe’s 10.57% B-1/

Aug 08, 2025

Manufacturing Sector Leads GDP Contributions in 1HY Performance

Zimbabwe’s manufacturing sector has emerged as a cornerstone of the economy, now contributing 15.3% to GDP, surpassing mining (14.5%), wholesale and retail trade (11.9%), financial services (10.8%), a

Aug 08, 2025

ZiG Weekly Commentary: Temporary Triumph Masks Deeper Economic Fragility

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) has reached an exchange rate of 26.7724 today, continuing a period of relative calm that began in early June 2025. This stability in both the official and parallel markets is

Aug 05, 2025

Kavango Resources to List on VFEX, Targets US$14 Million for Zimbabwe Projects

Kavango Resources plc, a London-listed mineral exploration company, is entering the final stages of its planned secondary listing on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX), with official trading sch

Aug 05, 2025

Weekly Gold Wrap: Demand Soars to Record $132 Billion in Q2'25

The demand for gold grew significantly in the second quarter, reaching a record value of $132 billion, a 45% increase from the previous year according to the World Gold Council. The total amount of g

Aug 05, 2025