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Commodities Perspective Corner: Ukraine Grain Deal with Poland Provides Lifeline but Concerns Remain for African Importers

Ukraine recently struck a deal with Poland to resume grain exports overland after a temporary ban. While this provides a lifeline for Ukraine to export its grain, the fate of its seaborne exports from

Apr 20, 2023
World
Putinic Crisis: Ruble Tumbles as Cost of War, Sanctions Take Toll

The Russian ruble has hit its lowest mark in 15 months on the 10th of July 2023 at 90.6 against the US dollar, trading well below averages prior to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, due to political uncer

Jul 10, 2023
World
US Budget Deficit More than Triples

The US government budget deficit widened by 157% to US$227.8 billion in June 2023, up from a US$ 88.8 billion gap in the same month of the previous year. This figure fell below market expectations of

Jul 14, 2023
Mining
The Rise of Geopolitical Tensions: How a Potential Ban on Russian Aluminium by LME Could Impact African Producers

The potential ban on Russian aluminium by the LME brings to the fore the impact of geopolitical tensions on the global metal market, with smaller producers in Africa likely to feel the brunt of any de

Jul 31, 2023
World
The Economic Cost of Zim's Neutrality Shift

After an extended period of approximately 15 months, during which the Republic of Zimbabwe assumed a shrouded veil of neutrality which the global community might now say deceptive in response to Russi

Aug 07, 2023
World
Russia's Economy Buckles Under Weight of War, Sanctions

Russia's budget deficit widened by a significant margin in the first seven months of 2023, reaching a record-breaking RUB 2.817 trillion. This marked a substantial swing from the surplus of RUB 557 bi

Aug 11, 2023
World
Trump’s Ukraine Arms Halt: Is Democracy at Risk?

On July 2, 2025, the Trump administration has halted critical weapons shipments to Ukraine, citing depleted US military stockpiles. This decision, affecting vital munitions like 155mm artillery shells

Jul 03, 2025
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Putin's Masterclass Finesse: Did Moscow Outmanoeuvre Washington in Alaska?

Targeting to dictate terms to the Russian leader, the outcome on August 15th wasn’t expected, as Putin became the face of the meeting, refusing to end the war and leaving with a one-goal lead. For ove

Aug 20, 2025

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Zambia's Economy Accelerates to 7.7% , Agriculture Leads Broad-Based Recovery

Zambia's economy expanded by 7.7% during the first quarter of 2026, marking its fastest quarterly growth in several years as a strong agricultural recovery, improving domestic demand and expanding ser

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Zimbabwe’s Winter Wheat Planting Target Surpasses 125,000ha Benchmark, ARDA Achieves 92% Planting Goal

Zimbabwe’s wheat planting programme has reached 128,459 hectares, surpassing the national target of 125,000 hectares by approximately 3,459 hectares or 2.8%. The Agricultural and Rural Development Au

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Proplastics Exports Surge 139% in Five Months, Hits 97% USD Revenue

Proplastics Limited, Zimbabwe's only listed manufacturer of PVC piping and infrastructure systems, has seen a 139% surge in export sales in the first five months of 2026, rising from a 4% contribution

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Proplastics Exports Surge 139% in First Five Months of 2026, Volumes Up 26%

Proplastics Limited, the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed manufacturer of plastic piping systems that underpin water infrastructure, sanitation, irrigation, and construction across Zimbabwe, has record

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Why Dairibord is Becoming the Latest Corporate Delisting from the ZSE

Dairibord Holdings is set to be the latest delisting form the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange according to the latest circular to shareholders. Dairibord Holdings led the ZSE's gainers on Wednesday 24 June 2

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Operational Reactivation: RioZim’s Q1 Gold Output Eclipses Entire 2025 Production

Resuscitating mining giant, RioZim Limited has produced 92 kilograms of gold in the first quarter of 2026 from Renco Mine, an exponential increase from the 6 kilograms produced in the same quarter of

1 day ago

RTG Lifts Q1 2026 Revenue to US$11.4m as Occupancy and Room Yields Rise

Rainbow Tourism Group Limited (RTG), Zimbabwe’s second-largest hotelier, has recorded a 32% increase in revenue to US$11.41 million for the first quarter ended 31 March 2026, from US$8.65 million in t

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Zimbabwe's Economy Expands to US$59.7 Billion as GDP is Rebased to 2025

With GDP reaching approximately US$59.7 billion at current prices, the latest estimates provide an updated benchmark for policymakers, investors, businesses and development partners seeking to underst

Jun 23, 2026