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Is Zimbabwe headed toward a technical recession?

According to the International Monetary Fund, other economies are also having difficulties (IMF). However, in terms of economic growth, the UK ranks last within the G7 group of advanced industrial

Nov 23, 2022
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Weekly Gold Commentary: Tariffs, Geo-Wars Propel Gold to $3 000 Amid Risk-Off Frenzy

Gold breached the critical $3 000 per ounce resistance level on 14 March 2025 as investors flocked to the safe - haven asset amid escalating trade hostilities and geopolitical volatility.  Spot price

Mar 17, 2025
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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
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Gold Weekly Review: A Bumpy May Finishes Flat

Gold prices ended May 2025 nearly unchanged, dipping just 0.7% to US$3,278 per ounce. Despite this flat finish, prices bounced around during the month due to mixed economic signals. Gold has had a st

Jun 16, 2025
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Could Gold Challenge USD’s Reserve Dominance?

Throughout history, the world has typically adopted the currency of the dominant economic and geopolitical power for global payments. This leading nation often provided “global public goods,” such as

Aug 25, 2025
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Gold Monthly Commentary: Gold Closes In on New Highs

Gold experienced a robust rally at the end of August, reaching US$3,429 per ounce, a 4% increase for the month, bringing its year-to-date gain to an impressive 31%. Despite a weaker US dollar, gold a

Sep 04, 2025

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Mthuli’s 2026 Budget : Drops Tax Hammer on Miners, Hands Citizens the Keys to Gold

Finance, Economic Development and Investor Promotion Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube has tabled the most aggressive mining tax reforms since dollarisation, aimed at lifting the sector’s effective con

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Hidden Potential: Zimbabwe’s 100-Tonne Gold Horizon Within Reach

Zimbabwe's gold sector continues its meteoric ascent, a testament to resilient operators navigating macroeconomic headwinds and structural reforms amid a global bull market for the yellow metal. In Oc

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CAFCA Bets Big on Solar Plant as Profits Crash 68%

CAFCA Limited, in a proactive bid to secure energy independence amid Zimbabwe's persistent power challenges, the nation's sole listed cable manufacturer is advancing the installation of a 1.18MW solar

Dec 01, 2025

Ramaphosa Rejects Trump’s G20 Exclusion: “South Africa Remains a Full Member”

he U.S. President Donald Trump has announced yesterday, the 26th of November 2025 that South Africa would be barred from attending the 2026 G20 Summit, set to be hosted in Miami, Florida. Speaking fr

Nov 27, 2025

ZiG Appreciates 5 Straight Sessions Amid Dollar Meltdown

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) opened the week of 24 November 2025 stronger at 26.2965 per US dollar, marking a notable firming from 26.3218 recorded on Friday 21 November and a significant appreciation from

Nov 27, 2025

CAFCA Bleeds as Cheap Imports Flood Market: Volumes Down 8%, Profit -68%

Zimbabwe's only listed cables manufacturer, CAFCA has faced a challenging fiscal year ended 30 September 2025, marked by an 8% year-on-year decline in volumes that reflects the vulnerabilities of loca

Nov 27, 2025

OK Zimbabwe Market Update: Revenue Remains Below Break-Even, 3 More Stores to Close

Retail giant OK Zimbabwe Limited has released a crucial market update, providing shareholders and stakeholders with a transparent view of its ongoing battle to return to financial health. Following ca

Nov 21, 2025

Econet Joins Delta in US$1 Billion Club Race, H1 Revenue Surpasses US$500m on Voice Traffic, Data Dominance

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe delivered a robust financial performance for the half-year ended 30 September 2025, posting group revenue of ZiG 13.5 billion, representing a 39% year-on-year increase from Zi

Nov 19, 2025