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Commodities Perspective Corner: Ukraine Grain Deal with Poland Provides Lifeline but Concerns Remain for African Importers

Ukraine recently struck a deal with Poland to resume grain exports overland after a temporary ban. While this provides a lifeline for Ukraine to export its grain, the fate of its seaborne exports from

Apr 20, 2023
World
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
US Budget Deficit More than Triples

The US government budget deficit widened by 157% to US$227.8 billion in June 2023, up from a US$ 88.8 billion gap in the same month of the previous year. This figure fell below market expectations of

Jul 14, 2023
Mining
The Rise of Geopolitical Tensions: How a Potential Ban on Russian Aluminium by LME Could Impact African Producers

The potential ban on Russian aluminium by the LME brings to the fore the impact of geopolitical tensions on the global metal market, with smaller producers in Africa likely to feel the brunt of any de

Jul 31, 2023
World
The Economic Cost of Zim's Neutrality Shift

After an extended period of approximately 15 months, during which the Republic of Zimbabwe assumed a shrouded veil of neutrality which the global community might now say deceptive in response to Russi

Aug 07, 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
World
Trump’s Ukraine Arms Halt: Is Democracy at Risk?

On July 2, 2025, the Trump administration has halted critical weapons shipments to Ukraine, citing depleted US military stockpiles. This decision, affecting vital munitions like 155mm artillery shells

Jul 03, 2025
World
Putin's Masterclass Finesse: Did Moscow Outmanoeuvre Washington in Alaska?

Targeting to dictate terms to the Russian leader, the outcome on August 15th wasn’t expected, as Putin became the face of the meeting, refusing to end the war and leaving with a one-goal lead. For ove

Aug 20, 2025

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Airtel Zambia Delivers 44% Operating Margin, Returns 90% of Earnings as Dividend

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Zimbabwe's Internet Traffic Jumps 57% in Q1 2026

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ZCCM-Investments Holdings Swings from $1.5 Bn Profit to $110 Mn Loss: The Real Story Behind the Numbers

ZCCM Investment Holdings, Zambia's only listed diversified mining and energy investment company, reported a net loss of ZMW 2.79 billion, equivalent to USD 110.7 million, for the year ended 31 Decembe

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New Cement Player Enters Zimbabwe : Shuntai
Sets September 2026 Launch After $200M
Project Build

Shuntai Investments, a Chinese-owned emerging cement producer, plans to begin operations at its integrated Chegutu plant in September 2026 after investing about US$120 million in cement production and

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