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World
Lithium's Wild Ride: Zimbabwe Lithium Ambitions Disrupted by Volatile Global Markets
As the world grapples with geo-economic fragmentation due to the Middle East's crisis and the Russia-Ukraine War, the future of lithium remains uncertain. Despite the global push for a carbon-free eco
May 29, 2024
World
$80 Million Partnership: Unpacking CBZ, Afreximbank’s Landmark Financing Agreement
BZ Bank and African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) have signed two financing facilities worth a total of US$80 million to support Zimbabwean exporters. The first facility is a US$60 million line of
Jun 17, 2024
Zimbabwe
Zim's Licensing Burden: Over 25 Licenses, Permits Required to Operate One Supermarket
Operating a single supermarket in Zimbabwe requires over 25 licenses and permits, making it challenging for businesses to operate. This is despite the mantra, Zimbabwe is open for business. These li
Sep 24, 2024
Zimbabwe
RBZ Raises Policy Rate, Reserve Requirements: Implications for Banks, Businesses, Consumers
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has raised the bank policy rate from 20% in April this year to 35%, according to the latest Monetary Policy Statement released last Friday. Standard and statutory reserve
Sep 30, 2024
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Limits Forex Withdrawals Abroad to US$2k: What it Means, Implications
The Reserve Bank has taken decisive action to curb capital flight and stabilize the formal economy by reducing the amount of foreign currency individuals can take out of the country from US$10,000 to
Sep 30, 2024