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Zimbabwe's Platinum Output Drops 13% in Q1 2025: Insights into Latest Global Platinum Outlook
Zimbabwe’s platinum production experienced a significant decline in the first quarter of 2025 with the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) reporting a 13% drop to 115,000 ounces, attributed to lo
May 20, 2025
Companies
Khayah Cement to Go Private as Creditors Back Delisting, Fossil Mining Exit Looms
Khayah Cement creditors have approved a plan to delist the company from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange, a move that sets the stage for majority shareholder Fossil Mining to potentially exit its investmen
May 21, 2025
Companies
Nampak Sustains 1HY Profitability Despite Soft Volumes: Targets Regional Markets for Growth
Nampak Zimbabwe, the country’s largest packaging firm, reported a challenging first half of 2025, with revenue declining by 17% to US$38 million from US$45.78 million in the prior year, as detailed in
Jun 02, 2025
Companies
Nampak’s Q3 Struggles, Financial Analysis: Can Festive Demand Spark FY25 Recovery?
ampak Zimbabwe Limited, the country’s largest packaging firm, reported a challenging third quarter ending 30 June 2025, driven by heightened competition amid growth in informalization and persistent p
Aug 13, 2025
Zimbabwe
President Mnangagwa Introduces $150 'Presidential Bonus Scheme' for Civil Servants, Further Benefits Planned
he Government of Zimbabwe has introduced a series of measures aimed at improving the welfare of its civil servants, a group that has long grappled with economic hardship. Among these is a presidential
Oct 17, 2025
Companies
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
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At the Foot of Table Mountain: South Africa’s Digital State and the Power of Data in the Age of AI
Tourism economics operate on scale. South Africa welcomes more than 10 million international visitors annually. Incremental growth in higher-spend segments translates directly into foreign exchange ac
1 day agoSouth Africa's digital 24-Hour Visa Application Platform Set to Revolutionalise Tourism
In a bold move to supercharge South Africa's post-pandemic tourism rebound, President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled a game-changing policy during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) today: a fully digit
Feb 12, 2026Zimbabwe's Maize Paradox: Production Gains Soar Yet Imports Remain Third-Largest Commodity
Zimbabwe's maize sector continues to reflect the country's turbulent yet resilient agricultural history, oscillating between periods of surplus, severe disruption, and tentative recovery. While the na
Feb 11, 2026
