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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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NRZ's Operational Paralysis: A Brake on Hippo Valley's Growth Momentum

Hippo Valley Estates Limited, Zimbabwe's dominant sugar producer commanding a 50.2% local market share and 49.8% of exports, finds its expansion ambitions severely hampered by the chronic inefficienci

Jan 08, 2026

South Africa's Falling Maize Prices Offer Relief to Zimbabwe Amid Lean Season Food Security Strains

South Africa's maize prices have declined more than 30% year-on-year, fueled by a robust harvest that has generated substantial surpluses for both local consumption and regional exports.

Jan 07, 2026

First Capital Bank Nears Completion of US$30m Makasa Sun Disposal

First Capital Bank Limited has received exchange control approval for the US$30 million disposal of Makasa Sun (Private) Limited (Formerly The Kingdom Hotel) and is now awaiting the remaining regulato

Jan 06, 2026

Sincerity, Stability and Regional Lessons: Why Context Matters for Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's Finance Minister's emphasis on sincerity in economic policy remains highly relevant as the country pursues currency stabilisation, confidence-building, debt management, and reforms amid lon

Jan 06, 2026

Karo Mining’s Loss Narrows 13% in FY2025 , Platinum Recovery Breathes Life Into Long-Delayed Project

Karo Mining Holdings Plc, the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX)-listed mining investment company developing the Karo Platinum Project in Zimbabwe, narrowed its annual loss in the year ended 30 Sept

Jan 05, 2026

The Fall of Nicolás Maduro: A Sobering Reminder that Power is Finite

The world witnessed one of the most audacious military operations on the 3rd of January 2026 with the the United States' capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in a

Jan 05, 2026

CFI Holdings Stages Strong Turnaround: Swings to ZiG 175M Profit in FY25

CFI Holdings, Zimbabwe's diversified agro-based industrial conglomerate, has staged a remarkable financial recovery in FY 2025, according to its full-year results for the year ended 30 September 2025.

Jan 05, 2026

Star Africa Interim Performance Signals Structural Resilience Shift

Star Africa’s performance under review relates specifically to the six-month interim period ended 30 September 2025, a timeframe that sits at an inflection point for the Group as it recalibrates its o

Dec 31, 2025