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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

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RBZ Repeal Penalties on Pricing Above Official Rate Under SI 34 of 2025: Analysing ZiG and Exchange Rate Policy Shift

Government has repealed Statutory Instrument 81A of 2024, which penalised businesses for charging goods and services above the official exchange rate set by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ). This p

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Zim's Mineral Exports Soar, Earnings Plummet 27% in Q1 2025

Zimbabwe’s mining sector has achieved a 16% increase in mineral export volumes in the first quarter of 2025 reaching 1 million metric tonnes compared to 883,301 tonnes in Q1 2024, according to the Min

Apr 16, 2025

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

Zambia's Solar Bet: Is Off-Grid Viable in SADC?

Zambia’s electrification journey has pivoted sharply toward off-grid solar solutions, driven by necessity and strategic foresight, as droughts have exposed the fragility of its 80% hydropower reliance

Apr 16, 2025

Blanket Mine Sets New Gold Production Record in Q1 2025

Blanket Mine, flagship asset of Caledonia Mining Corporation, delivered a stellar Q1 2025, achieving a record first-quarter gold production of 18,671 ounces, surpassing the previous high of 18,515 oun

Apr 15, 2025

Ariston’s Macadamia Production Rises 3%, Narrows Loss Position

Ariston Holdings Limited, a diversified agricultural company listed on the Zimbabwe stock exchange (ZSE), has reported a 3% increase in macadamia production to 1, 395 tonnes for the year ended 30 Sept

Apr 15, 2025

VFEX Achieves Record Turnover in Q1 2025, Driven by Local Investor Confidence

The Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) posted a remarkable Q1 2025, driven by local investors who powered a record-breaking turnover of $58.5 million and a historic daily high of $40.1 million on Fe

Apr 15, 2025

Caledonia Nets $22.35M from Solar Plant Sale, Bolsters Liquidity for Gold Expansion

aledonia Mining Corporation  has sold  its 12.2 MW solar plant to CrossBoundary Energy Holdings (CBE) for $22.35 million in cash according to the latest circular by the company. This move is to allow

Apr 15, 2025