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The Rise of China's Influence in the Global Metals Market: How the Loss of Benchmark Status by the LME may impact Zimbabwe
In a major shake-up for the global metals market, the London Metal Exchange (LME) has lost its benchmark status for a part of the nickel market. According to a report by Bloomberg News, the Shanghai M
Jun 05, 2023
Zimbabwe
September Trade Review: Gold Exports Increases but Value Declines Despite Rallying Prices
Gold exports in September 2024 surged to 40.2%, up from 37.9% in August and 34.2% in July while tobacco exports, partly or wholly stemmed, followed closely at 19.3%, marking a notable growth from 13%
Oct 25, 2024
World
Platinum's Q3 Update: Deficit Persists, Extends into 2025 as Prices Continue to Slide
The global platinum supply experienced a 7% year-over-year (YoY) increase to 1,479 koz in Q3 2024, primarily driven by augmented stock releases in South Africa. This uptick in supply was a welcome dev
Nov 27, 2024
Zimbabwe
Zim’s 10-Month Gold Exports Value Surpasses FY23 Total, Hits Record US$1.87 Billion
Gold has recorded a historical high of US$296.85 million in exports value in October according to the latest data released by Zimstat in terms of value. Of all the exports, gold accounted for 42.4% s
Nov 27, 2024
World
Weekly Gold Wrap: Tariffs Spark Global Gold Rush, COMEX Inventories Hit Pandemic Highs
With increasing US tariffs across the world from America to Europe, Asia to Africa, gold has emerged as a critical barometer of market uncertainty. As trade tensions escalate, investors and instituti
Mar 03, 2025
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RTG Targets a Fully Solar Powered Hotel Portfolio by FY2027 After Proving the Economics at Kadoma
Rainbow Tourism Group will place every hotel in its portfolio on solar power by the end of FY2027 after the 300KVA installation at Kadoma Hotel and Conference Centre supplied about 30% of the property
1 day agoBuilding Hotels Without Building Hotels: How RTG Is Turning Existing Assets Into Its Next Growth Engine
Hospitality companies have traditionally expanded through a simple formula, acquire another property, build another hotel or borrow against the balance sheet to create additional room inventory. Howev
1 day agoZimbabwe Quietly Rewrites Its Growth Model: Why Treasury Is Designing The Economy For Resilience Instead Of Recovery
Zimbabwe's Mid Term Budget Review and the 2027 Budget Strategy Paper reveal a policy shift that is larger than the headline numbers on growth, inflation or revenue. Together they show Government movin
Aug 03, 2026
