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Mining
China's Metal Pricing Influence: Implications for African Miners and Governments in a Changing Landscape
The London Metal Exchange (LME) plans to introduce new metals contracts based on prices from the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE), according to Reuters. This collaborative effort if it consummates cou
Dec 19, 2023
Zimbabwe
TSL Limited's FY 2023 Performance Reflects Resilience Amid Challenging Economic Environment
TSL Limited operates in key sectors such as agriculture, mining, energy, pharmaceuticals, and trade, playing a crucial role in the movement and exchange of commodities. The company's diversified portf
Jan 31, 2024
Companies
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
World
USA Proposes to Cut $555 Million to the African Development Fund: Implications for AfDB, Africa’s Development
The Trump administration has proposed to eliminate $555 million in funding for the African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional financing arm of the African Development Bank (AfDB), marks a signif
May 07, 2025
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s Cement Industry: What Record Cement Imports Tell Us About the Economy
Zimbabwe's monthly Portland cement import bill reached USD 12.02 million in April 2026, the highest single monthly value recorded in the sixty-four months dataset running from January 2021 through Apr
Jun 09, 2026
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Approves US$7 Billion in PPP Projects, But Less Than Half Reach Construction
Zimbabwe has approved 30 Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects with a projected investment value of US$7 billion since 2018, though fewer than half have progressed into construction or operation,
Aug 05, 2026
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s Power Capacity Set to Double by 2035 as Focus Shifts to Grid Reliability
Zimbabwe's electricity generation capacity could roughly double by 2035 as renewable-energy investment accelerates, according to projections presented by BMI, although the country's persistent exposur
Oct 12, 2026
Top Stories
Zambia Re Profits Nearly Triple as Underwriting Improves, Outpacing Zimbabwean Insurers
Zambia Reinsurance, formerly Prima Reinsurance, has recorded a 198% increase in profit after tax to K6.09 million (approximately US$338,000) for the six months ended 30 June 2026, despite reinsurance
Oct 22, 2026Zanaco's 13% Revenue Growth Fails to Lift Profits as Costs Rise, Echoing CBZ's Earnings Pressure
Zambia National Commercial Bank (Zanaco) has recorded a 13% increase in operating income to K3.30 billion (approximately US$183.2 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2026, but the improvement fa
Oct 21, 2026
