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Putinic Crisis: Ruble Tumbles as Cost of War, Sanctions Take Toll

The Russian ruble has hit its lowest mark in 15 months on the 10th of July 2023 at 90.6 against the US dollar, trading well below averages prior to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, due to political uncer

Jul 10, 2023
World
China's Sluggish Demand: A Concern for Global Markets?

China’s factory-gate prices recorded their fastest fall in seven and half years in June while consumer inflation was at its slowest since 2021. The producer price index marked its steepest decline sin

Jul 10, 2023
World
From Discord to Accord: Report to Recalibrate EU-Zim Dynamics?

A cohort of European Union (EU) Election Observers arrived in Zimbabwe to oversee the much-anticipated elections scheduled for the 234rd of August this year. This will be the second election under the

Jul 31, 2023
World
Russia's Economy Buckles Under Weight of War, Sanctions

Russia's budget deficit widened by a significant margin in the first seven months of 2023, reaching a record-breaking RUB 2.817 trillion. This marked a substantial swing from the surplus of RUB 557 bi

Aug 11, 2023
Companies
Khayah Cement Rebounds with 38% Volume Growth After Dismal 2022: Insights into the Latest Performance

Cement producer Khayah Cement, formerly known as Lafarge Cement Zimbabwe, has rebounded to production growth following a dismal 2022 performance. In the just-concluded 2023 fiscal year, the group reco

Jun 19, 2024

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Can Caledonia Meet Its Gold Targets by Year-End?

Caledonia Mining Corporation, a leading gold producer, has reported a third-quarter gold production of 18,992 ounces from 21,772 ounces produced in the comparable quarter due to lower grade and reduce

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Delta Posts 11% Revenue Growth, Defying Economic Challenges

DELTA Corporation , the leading beverage manufacture has posted an increase in revenue to $389.1 million for the half year ended September 2024 from US$350.6 last year. This led to a profit after tax

1 day ago

Rising Reserves, Waning Performance: The Dilemma of Zimbabwe's Currency

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) announced that the reserves backing the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), the fourth currency introduced in nearly a decade, have surpassed US$500 million, reaching US$509 millio

Nov 12, 2024

Double Trouble for Delta's Beer: Sorghum Struggles at Home, Abroad

Delta Corporation, a blue-chip entity listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), has encountered significant headwinds in its sorghum beer segment, resulting in diminished sales volumes domestically

Nov 11, 2024

A Billion-Dollar Quarter: CBZ’s Q3 Performance

Largest bank by deposits and assets, Commercial Bank of Zimbabwe Holdings (CBZ) has recorded an exceptional Q3 performance ended September 30, characterized by billion-dollar revenues, according to th

Nov 10, 2024

Pathway to Recovery: BAT’s Q3 Under Glance

British American Tobacco (BAT) Zimbabwe, a producer and marketer of premium cigarette brands, is prioritizing cost reduction as a strategic initiative aimed at returning to profitability. The company

Nov 08, 2024

Glimmer of Hope: Zim’s Oct Gold Surge Revives Year-End Target

Zimbabwe's October gold deliveries surged 22% from September and 12% above October 2023, reaching 4,168 kgs. Small-scale miners produced 3,143 kgs, up from 2,404 kgs in September, while large-scale m

Nov 07, 2024

Smoke and Mirrors? ZiG Strengthens for Third Consecutive Day, Takes in 9% Gains

The Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) currency has exhibited an appreciation on the formal market, recording its third consecutive gain on November 6, 2024. The currency surged 3% from 26.99 to 26.01, translating

Nov 06, 2024