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Zimbabwe
John's Curse 2:ZiG Drops to ZiG26, PMR Hits 40, Gold-Backed No More?

Zimbabwe's local currency, Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), has taken a worrying plunge to ZiG26.0692 against the US dollar, continuing its downward spiral. Last week, it traded at ZiG25.3578 on October 4, 2024,

Oct 10, 2024
Zimbabwe
ZiG Enters Double-Digit Inflation at 37.2%, a First Since Launch

Zimbabwe’s month-on-month inflation has entered the double digit for the first time in ZiG’s history since its introduction in April 2024 according to the latest data released by the nation’s statisti

Oct 25, 2024
Zimbabwe
ZiG Transaction Limits Get a Boost, But Will It Be Enough?

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has increased transaction limits for Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) as per its latest circular. This adjustment follows a significant 43% devaluation of the ZWG in the week to

Nov 02, 2024
Zimbabwe
Hobbled by Policy Flux: How State Intervention Stifled Business Growth in 2024

The year 2024 proved to be exceptionally challenging for both developed and developing nations. Zimbabwe experienced its most severe drought in over four decades, exacerbated by the ongoing geopolitic

Nov 28, 2024
Zambia
Zambia’s Inflation Hits 17% as Drought, Energy Crisis Speaks Louder

Zambia's annual inflation rate has soared for the 17th consecutive month, reaching 16.5% in November 2024, up from 15.7% in October. This escalation marks the highest inflation rate since November 20

Nov 29, 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
Opinion
Mad Money Muse Zimbabwe’s Economic Soap Opera, Episode 3 – Cash, Brides, and Army Bridesmaids

Picture this: Wicknell Chivhayo, Zimbabwe’s tender-preneur extraordinaire, struts into the lobola negotiations with a briefcase stuffed with US$100,000 in crisp greenbacks. In a country where most fol

Mar 26, 2025
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s Trade Deficit Plummets to All-Time Worst Since Mid-2024

Zimbabwe’s trade deficit reached a s US$217.7 million in February 2025, a 124.2% increase from the US$97.1 million deficit recorded in January, reflecting a deepening economic crisis driven by declini

Apr 01, 2025

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RBZ Repeal Penalties on Pricing Above Official Rate Under SI 34 of 2025: Analysing ZiG and Exchange Rate Policy Shift

Government has repealed Statutory Instrument 81A of 2024, which penalised businesses for charging goods and services above the official exchange rate set by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ). This p

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Zim's Mineral Exports Soar, Earnings Plummet 27% in Q1 2025

Zimbabwe’s mining sector has achieved a 16% increase in mineral export volumes in the first quarter of 2025 reaching 1 million metric tonnes compared to 883,301 tonnes in Q1 2024, according to the Min

Apr 16, 2025

Zimre Holdings to List Emeritus International on Botswana Stock Exchange After a Mega Profit Jump in 2024

Zimre Holdings Limited (ZHL) plans to list its reinsurance subsidiary, Emeritus International, on the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) in 2025, marking a pivotal step in its pan-African growth strategy.

Apr 16, 2025

Zambia's Solar Bet: Is Off-Grid Viable in SADC?

Zambia’s electrification journey has pivoted sharply toward off-grid solar solutions, driven by necessity and strategic foresight, as droughts have exposed the fragility of its 80% hydropower reliance

Apr 16, 2025

Blanket Mine Sets New Gold Production Record in Q1 2025

Blanket Mine, flagship asset of Caledonia Mining Corporation, delivered a stellar Q1 2025, achieving a record first-quarter gold production of 18,671 ounces, surpassing the previous high of 18,515 oun

Apr 15, 2025

Ariston’s Macadamia Production Rises 3%, Narrows Loss Position

Ariston Holdings Limited, a diversified agricultural company listed on the Zimbabwe stock exchange (ZSE), has reported a 3% increase in macadamia production to 1, 395 tonnes for the year ended 30 Sept

Apr 15, 2025

VFEX Achieves Record Turnover in Q1 2025, Driven by Local Investor Confidence

The Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) posted a remarkable Q1 2025, driven by local investors who powered a record-breaking turnover of $58.5 million and a historic daily high of $40.1 million on Fe

Apr 15, 2025

Caledonia Nets $22.35M from Solar Plant Sale, Bolsters Liquidity for Gold Expansion

aledonia Mining Corporation  has sold  its 12.2 MW solar plant to CrossBoundary Energy Holdings (CBE) for $22.35 million in cash according to the latest circular by the company. This move is to allow

Apr 15, 2025