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Is Zimbabwe headed toward a technical recession?

According to the International Monetary Fund, other economies are also having difficulties (IMF). However, in terms of economic growth, the UK ranks last within the G7 group of advanced industrial

Nov 23, 2022
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Weekly Gold Commentary: Tariffs, Geo-Wars Propel Gold to $3 000 Amid Risk-Off Frenzy

Gold breached the critical $3 000 per ounce resistance level on 14 March 2025 as investors flocked to the safe - haven asset amid escalating trade hostilities and geopolitical volatility.  Spot price

Mar 17, 2025
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Gold Weekly Round-Up: Why Gold in 2025, A Cross-Asset Perspective

As we entered 2025, expectations for the US economy soared to their highest levels in over two years, fuelled by widespread belief that strong growth and significant asset-price increases would persi

May 19, 2025
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Gold Weekly Review: A Bumpy May Finishes Flat

Gold prices ended May 2025 nearly unchanged, dipping just 0.7% to US$3,278 per ounce. Despite this flat finish, prices bounced around during the month due to mixed economic signals. Gold has had a st

Jun 16, 2025
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Could Gold Challenge USD’s Reserve Dominance?

Throughout history, the world has typically adopted the currency of the dominant economic and geopolitical power for global payments. This leading nation often provided “global public goods,” such as

Aug 25, 2025
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Gold Monthly Commentary: Gold Closes In on New Highs

Gold experienced a robust rally at the end of August, reaching US$3,429 per ounce, a 4% increase for the month, bringing its year-to-date gain to an impressive 31%. Despite a weaker US dollar, gold a

Sep 04, 2025
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Copper Plunges to Three-Month Low as US-Iran war  Ignites Stagflation Fears China

Copper has extended its bruising decline to the lowest level in more than three months , as the deepening war in the Middle East drained risk appetite from financial markets and sharpened worries abo

Mar 23, 2026
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IMF Warns of Stagflation Trap in Emerging Markets as Limited Middle East Conflict Tests Policy Limits

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), has uncovered a overlooked risk in its latest global outlook, a stagflationary trap that could grip emerging markets and developing economies far more severely t

Apr 16, 2026

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Zambia's Economy Accelerates to 7.7% , Agriculture Leads Broad-Based Recovery

Zambia's economy expanded by 7.7% during the first quarter of 2026, marking its fastest quarterly growth in several years as a strong agricultural recovery, improving domestic demand and expanding ser

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Zimbabwe’s Winter Wheat Planting Target Surpasses 125,000ha Benchmark, ARDA Achieves 92% Planting Goal

Zimbabwe’s wheat planting programme has reached 128,459 hectares, surpassing the national target of 125,000 hectares by approximately 3,459 hectares or 2.8%. The Agricultural and Rural Development Au

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Proplastics Exports Surge 139% in Five Months, Hits 97% USD Revenue

Proplastics Limited, Zimbabwe's only listed manufacturer of PVC piping and infrastructure systems, has seen a 139% surge in export sales in the first five months of 2026, rising from a 4% contribution

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Proplastics Exports Surge 139% in First Five Months of 2026, Volumes Up 26%

Proplastics Limited, the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed manufacturer of plastic piping systems that underpin water infrastructure, sanitation, irrigation, and construction across Zimbabwe, has record

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Why Dairibord is Becoming the Latest Corporate Delisting from the ZSE

Dairibord Holdings is set to be the latest delisting form the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange according to the latest circular to shareholders. Dairibord Holdings led the ZSE's gainers on Wednesday 24 June 2

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Operational Reactivation: RioZim’s Q1 Gold Output Eclipses Entire 2025 Production

Resuscitating mining giant, RioZim Limited has produced 92 kilograms of gold in the first quarter of 2026 from Renco Mine, an exponential increase from the 6 kilograms produced in the same quarter of

1 day ago

RTG Lifts Q1 2026 Revenue to US$11.4m as Occupancy and Room Yields Rise

Rainbow Tourism Group Limited (RTG), Zimbabwe’s second-largest hotelier, has recorded a 32% increase in revenue to US$11.41 million for the first quarter ended 31 March 2026, from US$8.65 million in t

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Zimbabwe's Economy Expands to US$59.7 Billion as GDP is Rebased to 2025

With GDP reaching approximately US$59.7 billion at current prices, the latest estimates provide an updated benchmark for policymakers, investors, businesses and development partners seeking to underst

Jun 23, 2026